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Old 12-08-2006, 04:52 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Trouble Downloading IE7

I have been using Mozilla and want to go back to IE. I downloaded IE7 but I got a message saying that it was unable to install the latest Windows IE updates. I restarted the computer but it doest help. what do I do? How do I open IE7 when there is no shortcut to open it?
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Old 12-09-2006, 09:18 AM   #2 (permalink)
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http://cybercoyote.org/software/IE7.shtml
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remove mozilla firefox from add or remove programs and it will revert to ie7
if u dont get an icon try installing it again or look for a repair option in add or remove programs found in the control panel
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remove mozilla firefox from add or remove programs and it will revert to ie7
You do not have to remove Firefox in order for IE to become your default browser, just go to Tools / Internet Options / Programs and set it as default
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