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I have somthing wrong with Ie 6 and now i want to uninstall it .can anyone tell me how to do it?

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As pointed to Microsoft support and asked about the OS, the key point is that Internet Explorer 6 is treated as a Windows component and the uninstall method depends on the Windows version. The official steps are the right starting point, but common pitfalls and workarounds are worth calling out.

Windows 98 / Me / NT4 / 2000 — normal uninstall is via Control Panel -> Add/Remove Programs -> select "Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 and Internet Tools" -> Add/Remove. If that entry is missing (deleted uninstall info or after a service pack), run Setup.exe from the Internet Explorer\Setup folder or on Windows 2000 run the w2kexcp.exe /u command from the IE Uninstall folder; note that reinstalling certain service packs can remove the ability to uninstall. (See Microsoft KB on updated IE entries in Add/Remove Programs.) (support.microsoft.com)

Windows XP — open Add or Remove Programs (appwiz.cpl), check Show updates and look for the Windows Internet Explorer entry to Remove; if IE is not listed or Repair is needed, run the Internet Explorer repair tool or the documented rundll32 command to invoke maintenance: 

rundll32 setupwbv.dll,IE6Maintenance "C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Setup\SETUP.EXE" /g "C:\WINDOWS\IE Uninstall Log.Txt"

Microsoft also documents full repair/reinstall procedures for XP. (support.microsoft.com)

If uninstall still fails, look for a hidden uninstall folder (eg. \Windows\ie7\spuninst or $NtUninstall...$\Spuninst) and run the supplied spuninst/batch to roll back, or use the Recovery Console per Microsoft instructions; as a last resort a repair-install of Windows restores the original IE files. Back up Favorites first (Import/Export) before any rollback or reinstall. (support.microsoft.com)

Cautions: always have administrator rights, export Favorites/bookmarks beforehand, keep the original IE install package or an alternate browser ready to download installers, and use System File Checker (sfc /scannow) or the repair guidance above before attempting a full reinstall.

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Really ? I think it's 3 PM here right now 8)

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We need to know what operating system you're running. Also, whats wrong with IE6?

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Its MS's web browers and it isnt linux native :P

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Thank you , all problems have been solved

Member Avatar for Dani

Glad to hear and my oh my ... why am I on here at 3 am !? I should be asleep!! :shock:

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why am I on here at 3 am !?

Because you're a commited nerd; like me.

Member Avatar for laoli

Thank you for your help , really .

But be sure to go to bed earlier , I heard that lack of sleep is the biggest enemy of beauties 8)

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