"richard" <rmk@wonderland.net> wrote in message
news:e5rkxVJsIHA.1240@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>I know that IE 6 is still on my computer because it comes up when I click on
>Windows Update, BUT
> after installing sp3 the shortcut vanished and I cannot find IE when I look
> via Explorer.
> Under Program Files Internet Explorer is listed with a few subfolders, but
> none of those contain the file to execute the program--they are mostly files
> for connecting to the internet.
>
> Where is the program hidden, or do I have to go through a connection wizard to
> get IE back where it belongs?
>
> Since it fires up when I click on Windows Update, I suspect the exe file must
> be around somewhere. Didn't see it under Windows (in Explorer) either.
>
> Thanks for any ideas.


Do a search for iexplore.exe. It should be located here,

C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe

When you find it, right click on the file and select Send to -> Desktop (create
shortcut). You can now drag or copy the shortcut onto your Start menu.

Good luck

Nepatsfan