how can i uninstall windows internet explorer 8?

Question

how can i uninstall windows internet explorer 8 from windows xp while i cannot see 'Remove' in control panel (Add or Remove)?

Answer 1

You cannot completely remove Internet Explorer from Windows without fiddling with the registry etc.



The reason for this is that Internet Explorer is an integral piece of your operating system. It is required for such tasks as connecting to Windows Update. So removing it is not advised.



Instead, leave it on your system and try an alternative browser. It will do no harm to your computer to have more than one browser installer at once.



I recommend Mozilla Firefox: http://www.mozilla-europe.org/en/firefox/



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If you cannot see the 'remove' button, try using Revo Uninstaller: http://www.download.com/Revo-Uninstaller/3000-2096_4-10687648.html

Answer 2

How to Uninstall Windows Internet Explorer 8 (IE8) in Vista



Fed up with Internet Explorer 8 which is unstable at best? IE8 Beta 1 may occasionally crashes or not responding when browsing websites, and users have to close the browser with request to send the error report to Microsoft. The bugs or crashes happen more frequently especially if users using third-party add-ons such as Google Toolbar. This is generally expected as this is the first beta of IE 8.



Beside, user interface of IE8 is generally similar to IE7, reducing the enticing for users who face problems when using IE8 to stay using it. If you decided to rollback and revert back to original IE7 or IE6, it’s possible to uninstall IE8 to do so.



IE8 can be uninstall by using Add or Remove Programs module in Windows XP, but in Windows Vista, Windows Internet Explorer 8 is not considered to be a ‘program’. Instead, IE8 is categorizing as an ‘update’. Thus, users will not be able to find Windows Internet Explorer 8 in “Programs and Features” of Windows Vista.



Uninstall IE8



To uninstall Internet Explorer 8, go to Control Panel, and click on Uninstall Programs link or Programs and Features icon. Then on Tasks pane on the left, click on View installed updates link. Locate and select Windows Internet Explorer 8 in the list of installed updates, and then click on Uninstall button. Click on Yes when asked that are you sure want to uninstall the update. [e-mail]

Answer 3

Control Panel, select Add/ Remove programes, scroll down to Explorer 8, click remove, then follow what is asked..

I am assuming that you downloaded it from the web, to upgrade from IE7.

Answer 4

Assuming you have XP, you click on initiate, Settings, administration Panel, upload/eliminate courses and scroll down till you come across information superhighway Explorer 8. click to eliminate it. Then close the administration Panel, and restart the laptop so this variation will take result. it is going to revert back to IE7 or IE6, or besides the fact which you have earlier. And IE8 won't smash your laptop, even with the undeniable fact that this is tough to get used to. I have been given so disgusted with information superhighway Explorer that I went to Firefox and am I happy! it truly works superbly with my new Vista laptop and in certainty, worked only besides with the previous XP laptop. this is an exceptionally solid, properly completed, piece of application and is unfastened! they carry directly to date, so which you in no way would desire to situation approximately yet another IE8.