05-08-2008, 03:04 AM
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Re: ie 6 has gone missing after update to sp3
Nepatsfan wrote:
> "richard" <rmk@wonderland.net> wrote in message
> news:eg1dfjJsIHA.5576@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> Nepatsfan wrote:
>>> "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,
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>>> C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
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>>> 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
>> Thanks. Found it via Search in an odd place. Don't know why MS took the access
>> off my computer.
>> It was in Windows\ServicePackFiles\386 and in
>> Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Downloads etc.
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>> It is not in Program Files\Internet Explorer--though I believe it was there
>> before I installed sp3.
>>
>> Thanks
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> Something isn't right here. You should have a copy of iexplore.exe in the
> Programs Files\Internet Explorer folder. If you're running IE6, Service Pack 3
> is supposed to install an updated version of IE6, not remove it.
>
> You might want to check what version of IE is running when you launch Windows
> Update. Click on the Tools menu at the top of the window. Under Tools, click on
> About Internet Explorer. It should say version 6.0.2900.5512.
>
> I don't know enough about IE to say what impact it would have on your system if
> there weren't a copy of iexplore.exe in the correct folder. It's possible that
> simply placing a copy of the file in the correct folder would suffice.
>
> That said, you might want to file this web site away for future reference in
> case you run into any problems.
>
> Repair Internet Explorer 6
> http://www.theeldergeek.com/repair_ie6.htm
>
> Good luck
>
> Nepatsfan
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Yes, that is the version of IE that I have.
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