PLEASE HELP - Vista Explorer Problems

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Smoolean

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Hello everyone,

I was attempting to have Internet Explorer 7 run alongside my Internet Explorer 8 (as I code webpages and need to see how layouts look in both). I came across this IE7 Standalone installer and gave it a try.

http://tredosoft.com/IE7_standalone?page=1

Well, it didn't work, and it made IE8 not work either, so I uninstalled it. IE8 still didn't work.

Plus, in explorer (such as My Computer) whenever I click a folder, it brings up a new explorer window. It doesn't matter what folder options I select, it still does this.

Also, I can no longer view the Control Panel, but I can view the Control Panel Classic View, just not the Vista "Control Panel Home."

I realize it was foolish of me to install this IE7 Standalone, but I thought it would only install in it's own folder and not adjust any system files. Eeek, I wish I could go back in time...

I didn't have System Restore on, so that's not an option. I know, I'm an idiot...

I also don't have a Vista Boot disk, as this computer came with Vista installed on it to begin with.

Does anyone have any ideas of ways I can possibly repair explorer or IE files? Any tips, ideas, or any advice at all is greatly, greatly appreciated.


Thank you so very much,
Brad
 
MrChad

MrChad

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Try running System File Checker (sfc /scannow) to repair any damaged or replaced system files. Have you tried redownloading and reinstalling IE 8?
 
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Smoolean

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MrChad, thanks for the quick response! Your feedback is spot on. Last night, as my last attempt at fixing this issue before heading off to sleep I ran Windows Update and redownloaded / reinstalled IE8... and it fixed everything!

Also, regarding the Virtual Machines that MS offers- I've actually downloaded Virtual PC and the IE6 XP HD Image, and it works like a charm! My original plan was to go ahead and download the Virtual Image for IE7 XP3- but I have a slow connection and downloading the first HD Image took nearly all day. That's why I became desperate and tried to get away with a 20MB IE7 Standalone fix.

But slow connection or not- I'm going that route today. It's a guaranteed solution, and won't result in an unstable machine. Thanks again!
 
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