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I've been having probs w/IE6. Was informed of this by using aol tech support. When I try to install or run the new DL of Ie 6, I get a message that states:
The previous installation has pending work requiring a reboot. You need to restart yopu PC to complete that installation before running IE setup. Setup will now close.
When I do the restart, I still get the same message. I have gone to help sites for help, can't find the problem. I have win 98.
You may email me with info and answers, Thank You so much, Santiq

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Short summary and targeted steps for the IE6 install error on Win98 (reported by ). The installer message means a previous setup left file operations queued that must run at boot before a new install can proceed. On Windows 9x those pending actions are stored in the Wininit.ini file; on NT-based systems they appear in the Session Manager registry value. That is why repeated normal reboots sometimes do not clear the condition — the installer refuses to run while those pending operations remain. (itprotoday.com)

Practical Win98 steps (safe, in order):

  • Turn off and cold-boot (remove floppies/CDs). Try IE setup again.
  • If it still fails, search the Windows folder for wininit.ini. Rename it (for example to wininit.nin) so the installer cannot read the pending list. Reboot and rerun IE setup. If you prefer the KB method, use DOS-mode wininit.exe as described in Microsoft guidance. Back up the file before renaming. (help.reckon.com)

If the above does not help, or for NT/2000/XP systems, check and clear pending rename entries in the registry (only if comfortable and after exporting a backup):

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager
Value: PendingFileRenameOperations

Also inspect HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce, RunOnceEx and RunServicesOnce for leftover commands. Remove only entries you recognize; always export the key first. (itprotoday.com)

Notes and fallbacks: ’s pointer to searching the KB was useful; ’s mention of a removetool (IEradicator) is a valid fallback if manual cleanup is hard — such tools can remove IE files so you can reinstall, but use them cautiously and only from trusted sources. If display-driver errors or BSoDs began after attempted fixes, stop and back up data; those symptoms suggest driver or file-corruption and a clean reinstall or replacement hardware may be the safest route. (litepc.com)

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Thankx for the info. I shall click the link and proceed, I'll let you know the results. :)

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OK- see if any of the suggestions help, and keep us posted. :)

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I'm having other probs now, a display issue, does not give the option of 256 bit color, only 16. I've been using "help". The last time I had trouble, I was successful using "help", though, I still had the IE6 problem. I came on here and got your suggestion. I get a display adapter messge and when I shut down (sometimes) I get the fatal blue screen of death. I'm patiently waiting to purchase a new PC in a few weeks. In the meantime, I'm trying to keep this "one on the road." Again, Thank You for your help.

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Try IEradicator2001a to wipe IE6, then overwrite W98 with setup.

I did this and went back to IE 5.0. You should then be able to update to IE 6 SP1. Be sure to update windows on the MS site after doing this to get the latest updates.

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