Subj : Re: Can I *NOT* install Outlook Express?
To   : STEVEN HORN
From : DAVID R. NORTON
Date : Sun Nov 11 2001 08:49 pm

STEVEN HORN wrote in news:1005560135.86.0@fastq.com:
>  DRN> Of course, I've learned the hard way to install MSIE 6.0 first as
>  DRN> it will  install OE 6.0.  Then I can remove OE.  I suspect
>  DRN> whatever the next version  of MSIE is, it'll install OE again and
>  DRN> I'll have to remove it again! 
> 
> My understanding is that MSIE 6.0 needs Outlook Express to be installed
> to function properly.  But that does not mean you have to use it so
> install your favorite mail reader and remove the icons.

There's a lot more to uninstalling OE than removing icons, it's quite a 
job.  Details are on the MS website, OE can be removed completely and leave 
IE fully functional.
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