How Do You Uninstall & Reinstall Internet Explorer 7?

Windows Internet Explorer uninstalls using several different methods.

Internet Explorer 7 is a past edition of Microsoft's widely used Web browser. Issued for use with Windows XP and Server 2003, Internet Explorer 7 may be uninstalled using the supplied software or Windows' internal program removal tool. Reinstallation can also be accomplished in a few steps. After uninstalling, don't worry about the lack of a browser. Internet Explorer 7 leaves a version of Internet Explorer 6 on the computer for later use.

Instructions

Using Add/Remove Wizard

1. Click the "Start" button in the Windows task bar on the lower right-hand corner of the screen and then click "Run."

2. Type "appwiz.cpl," then press "Enter." Windows will populate a list of programs for deletion.

3. Key down the list, then highlight "Internet Explorer 7." A remove button will appear. Click this button.

4. Click the "OK" button in the dialog box that pops up at the end of the removal process to finish uninstallation.

Removal of Internet Explorer With Spuninst.exe

1. Click the "Start" menu, then highlight and click "My Documents." In the "Tools" menu, choose "Folder Options," then "View."

2. Click "Advanced Settings" area and click "Show hidden files and folders."

3. Enter the "Run" module again through the "Start" menu. Paste "%windir%\ie7\spuninst\spuninst.exe" in the box marked "Open." This will start the Internet Explorer 7 removal program.

Reinstall Internet Explorer 7

1. Visit the Microsoft download page for Internet Explorer 7. The page supplies information about the program, along with a download link.

2. Fill in the computer information to download the correct version of Internet Explorer 7 and then click the "Download" button.

3. Click on the "Open" button after the program downloads to launch the installation agent immediately, or "Save" to copy the program to the desktop for later use.

Tips & Warnings

• Please note that it's necessary to uninstall Windows XP Service Pack 3 before performing removal of Internet Explorer 7.

References

• Microsoft Support: How to Uninstall Internet Explorer 7
• Microsoft Support: Download Details: Windows Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP

Resources

• Microsoft Support: You Cannot Uninstall Internet Explorer 7 After You Install Windows XP SP 3