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jbclem wrote:
> I'm trying to remove Internet Explorer 8 completely from WinXP so I can
> install IE6 and get Outlook Express back.  But IE8 isn't listed in
> Add/Remove Programs, and in the IE8 folder under Program Files there is no
> uninstall file.  I removed the IE8 folder completely, but I still can't
> install IE6 because the installer finds some reference to IE8.
>
> Can someone help me with this...I'm not sure where else to look for IE8
> references.
>
> John

I don't understand why you would have to remove IE8 to get Outlook Express 
back.  But regardless, if I were in your position (and assuming you have no 
system backup to fall back to), I'd search for an IE8 CD (possibly on eBay), 
or perhaps you can find the complete IE8 setup file somewhere (and it will 
be large), and just reinstall that.  I would expect it to also give you an 
updated Outlook Express in the process, too. 

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