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Windows Forum / Internet Explorer / General Topics / July 2007IE7 Won't Reinstall
I uninstalled IE7 because when ever it opened it would just freeze up, now I'm trying to reinstall it so I can access some IE7 only sites. And I've gotten so far as it tells me to restart so it will work, but once I do that, it's no where to be found. The only mirror I've tried is the Google Optimized one. And that didn't work either. >I uninstalled IE7 because when ever it opened it would just freeze up, now > I'm trying to reinstall it so I can access some IE7 only sites. And I've [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > Optimized > one. And that didn't work either. The installation of Windows Internet Explorer 7 never finishes http://support.microsoft.com/kb/926716 It also might be a security program blocking the Registry changes it needs to make. A few of the programs now doing this are: Ad-aware's Ad-Watch McAfee VirusScan and/or Antispyware Norton AV Spyware Blaster Spybot> Tools> IE Tweaks Spybot- Teatimer Spysweeper Zone Alarm (free) 6.5 Reported to be fixed in later versions. In the case of Zone Alarm 6.5 it actually has to be uninstalled. Make sure the Windows Firewall is turned on until you reinstall Zone Alarm. Boot into Safe Mode with Networking and try the install.  SignatureFrank Saunders, MS-MVP OE/WM http://www.fjsmjs.com > >I uninstalled IE7 because when ever it opened it would just freeze up, now > > I'm trying to reinstall it so I can access some IE7 only sites. And I've [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > > Boot into Safe Mode with Networking and try the install. I've tried to booting in safe mode w/ networking and I tried to install it once again, but it just says it's done and then tells me to restart, but still no IE7 You may have a horked (dirty; bad; flawed) install of IE7. I suggest that you.., 1. Uninstall IE7 (which automatically returns you to IE6) per http://www.ie-vista.com/kbase2.html 2. Uninstall all toolbars and third-party Windows Themes (including Window Blinds). 3. Reinstall IE7 per http://www.ie-vista.com/known_issues.html#pre-install, and using http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/default.mspx as the installation source, not Automatic/Windows Update. Also see: IEBlog : IE7 (Un)Installation and Anti-Malware Applications http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/10/11/IE7-Installation-and-Anti_2D00_Malwa re-Applications.aspx What's New in Internet Explorer 7 http://msdn.microsoft.com/workshop/essentials/whatsnew/whatsnew_70_sdk.asp?frame=true Signature~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User) AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.org >>> I uninstalled IE7 because when ever it opened it would just freeze up, >>> now [quoted text clipped - 33 lines] > once again, but it just says it's done and then tells me to restart, but > still no IE7 > You may have a horked (dirty; bad; flawed) install of IE7. I suggest that > you.., [quoted text clipped - 54 lines] > > once again, but it just says it's done and then tells me to restart, but > > still no IE7 I am confused about how I would go abouts uninstalling IE7 if it's already completely blown of the face of my computer... also when I uninstalled it like that a couple months ago it didn't revert back to IE6. But for step two I use to have windows blinds, but now I just use the Media Center theme, would have to uninstall that? Because that wasn't a default theme on my computer. >> You may have a horked (dirty; bad; flawed) install of IE7. I suggest >> that [quoted text clipped - 63 lines] > completely blown of the face of my computer... also when I uninstalled it > like that a couple months ago it didn't revert back to IE6. Is Windows Internet Explorer 7 listed in Add/Remove Programs? > But for step two I use to have windows blinds, but now I just use the > Media > Center theme, would have to uninstall that? Because that wasn't a default > theme on my computer. Media Center theme is for Windows Media Player, not Windows itself. How to perform a repair installation of Windows XP if Internet Explorer 7 is installed: http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=917964 Signature~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User) AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.org > >> You may have a horked (dirty; bad; flawed) install of IE7. I suggest > >> that [quoted text clipped - 76 lines] > installed: > http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=917964 Alright, I've check the Add/Remove programs list, and I was looking for Internet Explorer when I should have been looking for Windows Internet Explorer. So your answer is yes that it is still on the computer, so I uninstalled it and it reverted to IE6, and then reinstalled IE7. But the new problem is right when the IE7 Window pops up it freezes and I have to quit via Task Manager. > Alright, I've check the Add/Remove programs list, and I was looking for > Internet Explorer when I should have been looking for Windows Internet [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > But the new problem is right when the IE7 Window pops up it freezes and I > have to quit via Task Manager. I know of two causes for the vast majority of such problems: 1. Incompatible add-ons: What if you right click the IE icon on the desktop and choose Start Without Add-ons? Or go to Start | All Programs | Accessories | System Tools | Internet Explorer (No Add-ons). 2. Malware already installed on the computer: Help with malware All MS-MVP Sites. http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/darnit.html http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315 So How Did I Get Infected Anyway? For quite a few people it's by installing Messenger Plus, whose ads for malware don't identify the malware as such and try to convince you that you owe it to the author. See also: http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=27971 Don't ever do a "default" install of anything. Always choose Custom and see what else is being carried along. Don't install any extras you're not sure of. SignatureFrank Saunders, MS-MVP OE/WM http://www.fjsmjs.com > > Alright, I've check the Add/Remove programs list, and I was looking for > > Internet Explorer when I should have been looking for Windows Internet [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] > what else is being carried along. Don't install any extras you're not sure > of. Thanks a lot, all I need was AdAware and Spybot S&D and got rid of dem pesky malware! |
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