How to reinstall or repair Internet Explorer in Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP
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Introduction
This article describes how to reinstall or repair Windows Internet Explorer in Windows 7, in Windows Vista, and in Windows XP. You may have to do this if you have problems because of damaged files or missing registration information when you use Internet Explorer.
This article refers to older versions of Windows. For more information about how to install, reinstall, or uninstall Windows, visit the following Microsoft website:
This article refers to older versions of Windows. For more information about how to install, reinstall, or uninstall Windows, visit the following Microsoft website:
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To fix this problem, you can try the methods for the version of Internet Explorer that you're using.Methods to follow for Internet Explorer 9, for Internet Explorer 8, and for Internet Explorer 7
If you are using Internet Explorer 9, Internet Explorer 8, or Internet Explorer 7, any of the following methods may resolve your problem. Try the methods that best apply to your situation.Method 1: Reset the Internet Explorer settings
In these versions of Internet Explorer, you can repair damaged files or missing registration information. To reset the Internet Explorer settings manually, follow these steps:- Start Internet Explorer.
- On the Tools menu, click Internet Options.
- On the Advanced tab, click Reset under Reset Internet Explorer settings.
- In the Reset Internet Explorer Settings dialog box, click Reset to confirm.
Video: How to reset settings in Internet Explorer 9
Method 2: Reinstall Internet Explorer
For Internet Explorer 7To download and reinstall Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP, visit the following Microsoft Download Center website:
- For 32-bit Windows XP, visit the following Microsoft Download Center website:
- For 64-bit Windows XP, visit the following Microsoft Download Center website:
For Internet Explorer 8
To download and reinstall Internet Explorer 8, visit the following Microsoft Download Center website: This website automatically checks your system and provides you the download files. If you have received the following message by clicking the download link: "You're already running Internet Explorer 8. Check out these free add-ons to get more out of your web," select one of the following files to manually download the file from the Microsoft Download Center website.
- For 32-bit Windows XP, visit the following Microsoft Download Center website:
- For 64-bit Windows XP, visit the following Microsoft Download Center website:
- For 32-bit Windows Vista, visit the following Microsoft Download Center website:
- For 64-bit Windows Vista, visit the following Microsoft Download Center website:
To download and reinstall Internet Explorer 9, visit the following Microsoft website:
Method 3: Install Windows XP Service Pack 3
Methods to follow for Internet Explorer 6
If you are using Internet Explorer 6, any of the following methods may resolve your problem. Try the methods that best apply to your situation.Recommendation We recommend that you install the latest version of Internet Explorer. Installing the latest version of Internet Explorer can resolve several issues that were experienced in earlier versions of Internet Explorer. The latest version also includes the latest security, performance, and feature enhancements. If you do not want to upgrade your Internet Explorer installation, or if you cannot do this for some reason, use the methods that are listed here.Click for details to start at Method 1 to reinstall Internet Explorer 6.
Method 1: Install Windows XP Service Pack 2 or Windows XP Service Pack 3
Method 2: Repair Internet Explorer 6 by using the System File Checker in Windows XP
Troubleshooting for advanced computer users
This section is intended for advanced computer users. If you are not comfortable with advanced troubleshooting, you might want to ask someone to help you. You can also contact Microsoft Support. For information about how to do this, visit the following Microsoft website: Contact Microsoft
If the methods that are listed in this article do not resolve the issue, you may be able to resolve the issue by performing an in-place upgrade (reinstallation) of Windows XP. For more information how to complete an in-place upgrade, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
After you perform an in-place upgrade, click here to visit the Microsoft website to install the latest software updates that are available for Windows XP.
315341 How to perform an in-place upgrade (reinstallation) of Windows XP
After you perform an in-place upgrade, click here to visit the Microsoft website to install the latest software updates that are available for Windows XP.
References
For Windows Vista
For information about how to obtain Windows Vista SP1, visit the following Microsoft websites.For beginning-to-intermediate computer users:
For IT Professionals:
For Windows XP:
For more information about Windows XP Service Pack 3, visit the following Microsoft website: For more information about how to help protect your personal computer, visit the following Microsoft website: For more information about how to obtain Windows XP Service Pack 2, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
322389 How to obtain the latest Windows XP service pack
For more information about how to install Windows XP Service Pack 2, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
875364 Detailed installation walkthrough for Windows XP Service Pack 2
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Article ID: 318378 - Last Review: May 7, 2013 - Revision: 52.0
Applies to
- Windows Internet Explorer 9
- Windows Internet Explorer 8
- Windows Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP
- Windows Internet Explorer 7 in Windows Vista
- Windows 7 Enterprise
- Windows 7 Home Basic
- Windows 7 Home Premium
- Windows 7 Professional
- Windows 7 Starter
- Windows 7 Ultimate
- Windows Vista Business
- Windows Vista Enterprise
- Windows Vista Home Basic
- Windows Vista Home Premium
- Windows Vista Starter
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0, when used with:
- Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
- Microsoft Windows XP Professional
- Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Update Rollup 2
- Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition
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