uninstalling IE 6.0

Drzhang · 05-09-2008, 12:29 AM

I'm on a dying Compaq running XP home edition, (service pack 2) 2002

I cannot seem to eradicate IE from this computer. I started with version 7.0, but after uninstalling that, I just got stuck with 6.0.
How does one get an "IE free" computer!?!

chauffeur2 · 05-09-2008, 12:34 AM

G'Day Drzhang, Welcome to TSF!

IE6 is an integral part of Windows® XP, without it you would not have Internet access.
However, you can install FireFox™ and run it instead of IE, by going into "Set Program access and Defaults" and make FF your default, but allow access to IE.

Hope this answers your query.

Kind Regards,

Drzhang · 05-09-2008, 12:27 PM

Howdy chauffeur2.

Really? So no matter what I have to keep IE on this computer?
I'm currently running Firefox; can't I get Internet access with FF alone?

If "no" is the answer, might you know how I can delete the "IE Wallpaper" inside the desktop tab of -Display Properties-?
I added it mistakenly and can't undo it!

Thanks for the help!

mommabear · 05-09-2008, 05:02 PM

Yes, you have to keep IE. As stated, much of it is integrated into Windows. And occasionally, some websites simply will not display correctly in other browsers, so you might have to use it once in awhile. But you can use other browsers like Firefox (my recommendation too). Just set it as your default browser. That will stop IE from opening when you access the Internet. Firefox will open instead.

**Go The Power** · 05-10-2008, 02:45 AM

Quote:

If "no" is the answer, might you know how I can delete the "IE Wallpaper" inside the desktop tab of -Display Properties-?

Can you please post a screen shot fo this

Drzhang · 05-11-2008, 05:43 AM

Not hugely familiar with PCs...

How do I take a screen shot?

**Go The Power** · 05-11-2008, 05:48 AM

Here is a very good article explaining how:

http://www.techsupportforum.com/cont...icles/151.html

Drzhang · 05-11-2008, 06:17 AM

Thanks, I'll check that out. It's a background photo for the desktop (which I'm trying to delete) if that makes it any clearer.

05-09-2008, 12:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
Drzhang Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 4 OS: XP home edition, version 2002, service pack 2	uninstalling IE 6.0 I'm on a dying Compaq running XP home edition, (service pack 2) 2002 I cannot seem to eradicate IE from this computer. I started with version 7.0, but after uninstalling that, I just got stuck with 6.0. How does one get an "IE free" computer!?!

05-09-2008, 12:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
chauffeur2 Manager, TSF Articles Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 9,503 OS: Xp Sp3 with all updates + Vista™ Ultimate SP1. My System	Re: uninstalling IE 6.0 G'Day Drzhang, Welcome to TSF! IE6 is an integral part of Windows® XP, without it you would not have Internet access. However, you can install FireFox™ and run it instead of IE, by going into "Set Program access and Defaults" and make FF your default, but allow access to IE. Hope this answers your query. Kind Regards, __________________ Dave T. Submit New Articles If it works, Don't fix it! Especially if Bill Gates had anything to do with it!!

05-09-2008, 12:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
Drzhang Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 4 OS: XP home edition, version 2002, service pack 2	Re: uninstalling IE 6.0 Howdy chauffeur2. Really? So no matter what I have to keep IE on this computer? I'm currently running Firefox; can't I get Internet access with FF alone? If "no" is the answer, might you know how I can delete the "IE Wallpaper" inside the desktop tab of -Display Properties-? I added it mistakenly and can't undo it! Thanks for the help!

05-09-2008, 05:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
mommabear Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 210 OS: XP Home Sp2	Re: uninstalling IE 6.0 Yes, you have to keep IE. As stated, much of it is integrated into Windows. And occasionally, some websites simply will not display correctly in other browsers, so you might have to use it once in awhile. But you can use other browsers like Firefox (my recommendation too). Just set it as your default browser. That will stop IE from opening when you access the Internet. Firefox will open instead.

05-11-2008, 05:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
Drzhang Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 4 OS: XP home edition, version 2002, service pack 2	Re: uninstalling IE 6.0 Not hugely familiar with PCs... How do I take a screen shot?

05-11-2008, 05:48 AM	#7 (permalink)
Go The Power Moderator, Microsoft Support Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Australia Posts: 10,272 OS: Windows XP Home SP2 Blog Entries: 1	Re: uninstalling IE 6.0 Here is a very good article explaining how: http://www.techsupportforum.com/cont...icles/151.html __________________

05-11-2008, 06:17 AM	#8 (permalink)
Drzhang Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 4 OS: XP home edition, version 2002, service pack 2	Re: uninstalling IE 6.0 Thanks, I'll check that out. It's a background photo for the desktop (which I'm trying to delete) if that makes it any clearer.