How to Uninstall Internet Explorer Version 8
You can quickly uninstall Internet Explorer 8 (IE 8) if you no longer want it on your computer. Unless you are running Windows 7, the previous version of Internet Explorer that ran on your computer will automatically be restored when you uninstall IE 8. However, Windows 7 users will need to install another Web browser before uninstalling IE 8 to avoid being left without a browser.
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Instructions
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Windows 7 and Vista
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Close any open programs.
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Click “Start,” and select “Control Panel.”
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Click “Programs” and “Uninstall a Program.”
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Click “Turn Windows Features on or off” if you are using Windows 7, and then uncheck the box next to Internet Explorer 8. Click “Yes” to complete the uninstallation.
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Click “View installed updates” if you are using Windows Vista, and then double-click “Windows Internet Explorer 8.” Click “Yes,” and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the removal.
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Restart your computer.
Windows XP
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Close any open programs.
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Click “Start” and “Control Panel.”
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Click “Add or Remove Programs,” and click “Windows Internet Explorer 8.”
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Click “Remove,” and follow the onscreen instructions to complete removal of IE 8.
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Restart your computer.
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Tips & Warnings
To see which version of Internet Explorer you are running after you uninstall IE 8, check the version number after your computer restarts. Open a browser window, and click “About Internet Explorer” under the “Help” menu. If IE 8 was not successfully removed, check the Microsoft Support website for more options or to contact support.
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