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corrupt IE explorer

by nyladartt May 17, 2004 9:31AM PDT

When installing Spybot search and destroy, the ie dll's files disappeared...went bye bye---
any ideas as to how to get IE back --haven't yet tried
"last known good" but the machine has been rebooted several times. Forgotten how to get to the last known good after so many reboots. Any ideas?

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Re:corrupt IE explorer

by jconner May 17, 2004 9:51AM PDT

last good configuration is part of the safe boot process, usually one of the options.

Depending on the version of IE you have, you should be able to do an uninstall, then re-install using add/remove software.

Also check for c:/windows/program files/internet explorer/setup/setup.exe

It might get you a version you can update from the Internet. But be carefull, it could repeat again.

Not likely Spybot caused this, more likely why you were installing it. Also get ad-aware and others mentioned throughout these forums.

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Re:corrupt IE explorer, Two methods.

by r. proffitt Forum moderator May 17, 2004 10:08AM PDT

1. Windows 2000 has the SFC /SCANNOW command. Have your 2000 CD handy.
2. Download IE60.EXE and install IE 6.0 from
http://browsers.evolt.org/?ie/32bit/6.0

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