How to remove & reinstall Internet Explorer?

I would like to remove Internet Explorer,as I am having problems,but it doesn't appear in Add/Remove programs.
Could anyone offer any advice re.removal and reinstalling.
I am using XP which came preinstalled.

 

I have never had to do that but I do have a couple of info sources that I have somehow saved. I offer them without any insight as to their worth:

How to reinstall or repair Internet Explorer in Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP

Repair or Reinstall Internet Explorer6 and Outlook Express 6

Edit: I just noticed your status as being beginner so perhaps if you would elaborate on the problem you have with IE, someone here may be able to help you without you having to take any radical steps.

 

Internet Explorer

I keep getting the following message.Internet Explorer has encountered a problem and needs to close etc.
There seems to be a few problems:
1. Mod Name acrop dfl dll
Ver 7.0
2.App Name iexplore.exe
Mod Ver. mscvr71dll

I also have a damaged program file which I don,t know how to fix.
Thanks for your interest.

 

OK, stick around and perhaps someone may know what program you have that is dependant on the dll's mentioned and that may also have an association with IE functions.

FWIW, I have neither of those dll's on my system so either you have something installed that requires them or it's possible that you may have some malware that you cleaned up but not totally. Just guessing until someone smarter shows up.

I doubt re-installing IE will fix your problem - once you find what is calling for these dll's when you open IE, you'll have your answer.

Edit: As an added thought, try trimming some programs form your Start Up group and see if the trouble disappears. You can run MSCONFIG and uncheck some of the items in the Start-Up tab or else use some 3rd part proggy such as StartCop or whatever.

 

Internet Explorer

Thanks,I believe the damaged file depends on : Download\iuctl.inf System\iu engine.dll and system32\iuctl . but other than that I am at a loss.

 

Further insight on that problem here:

http://www.google.com/search?q=iuctl

From what I see in those Google hits, your problem may be related to MS Updater so perhaps disable Auto-Updating to see if that makes the error message go away. If so, then follow the directions after gleaning through those Google search hits.

 

Internet Explorer

Thanks ,Will persevere until I beat it!!

 

OK, good luck with your quest - check back in here in case someone has further insight.

All the best.

 

Internet Explorer{how to remove}

Version 5.1 Build 2600xpsp_sp2_gdr.05031-1519 service pack 2

 

Can you do a file search for this mysterious dfl.dll and right click on it to check the properties to see if it leads to which program it belongs to?

 

Internet Explorer{how to remove}

I did a search for acrop dtl dll and found the following in HDD[c].
AcroPDF.dll App Ext. ACROPDF700_707.RTP RTP File
I also found msvcr71 dll in the Runtime Library..It seems to be associated with Corel Paint shop pro. Corel photo album and Microsoft shared Picture it.
Another entry was FL msvcr71_dll_3 X863.....
Hope this helps .Many thanks .

 

Internet Explorer{how to remove}

I followed your advice and disabled all but when I tried to download a PDF the IE message came up again.

The damaged file is No 9F1C11AA-197B-4942-BA54-47A8489BB47F
"This file depends on: Download\iuctl.inf iu Engine dll System\32 iuctl.dll[damaged] "

 

Internet Explorer{how to remove}

Yes I can access Windows updates OK .

 

Pete is trying to get you to run sfc to replace missing or damaged system files. Please don't let my intrusion into this thread distract you from that suggested goal or process.

Since you seem to indicate that you have a problem opening pdf's in explorer and the files accompanied by errors also seem to point to acrobat reader, maybe you should consider uninstalling any acrobat versions you have via the add/remove software icon in the control panel and after making sure you have deleted any folder residue that may be left over, download the latest acrobat reader and install that clean and fresh:
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html (I would make sure to uncheck the "yahoo toolbar" and the "photoshop album starter addition" components that are automatically prechecked as part of the download link), unless I was interested in these. As a side note the file ACROPDF700_707.RTP as near as I can tell google searching this, is related to some update that you have done at some time invovling the acrobat. Doesn't seem to be important here, but I am including it to be as thorough as possible in addressing your posts. This may be of interest to you also:
http://www.adobe.com/support/techdocs/331025.html

Make sure your up to date on your IE updates. All updates for that matter. Open IE options and on the general tab>click on the settings button>View objects button and look for any damaged or unneeded item. Delete these. If you need them again they will either be installed or offered to be installed again when needed.

*Note it may very well be that the damaged 9F1C11AA-197B-4942-BA54-47A8489BB47F yada-yada cab will be here. If not look in your Downloaded Program Files folder. You can right click all of the objects and click on the properties to find out. It is my understanding that this cab and any files referenced or used by it can be ignored, if updated. It is from the older mv4 update site. Ms now redirects to another site using updated methods, folders and files for updating. Hence why you may not be having any problems using ms updates because you are not trying to use the older mv4 link. There's probably a better more permanent method of taking care of this but most references just ignore it as it is harmless. I'll have to look further into this. Maybe using your system tool "disk clean" and including the "downloaded programs folder" as part of the cleanup.

After doing as PeteC suggests (if you have your xp cd or lacking that your i386 folder on the harddrive as many OEMs may have), should you choose to do as I suggested, see if the new acrobat reader takes care of your problem.

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As a side note please make sure the file your indicating as causing explorer to crash is actually AcroPDF.dll. The name has changed a few times as your posts progressed. Acrop dfl dpf ??? The correct file name is important.

I also have a few thoughts on the file "mscvr71.dll" but the above is enough to work on for now, I think.

=======Hmmm..Curiousity...=======
You don't have software such as this do you?
http://www.programurl.com/photoshop-speedup.htm

Probably just a coinsidence but I thought it worth asking as long shot?