ok out of the two methods the first one isn't working for me so I'm trying to do the second. here are the instructions:
While you are logged on as an administrator, click Start, and then click Run.
In the Open box, type regedit, and then click OK.
Locate the appropriate registry subkey, right-click the IsInstalled (REG_DWORD) value, and then click Modify.
To reinstall only the Internet Explorer 6 browser component on Windows XP, use the following registry key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Active Setup\Installed Components\{89820200-ECBD-11cf-8B85-00AA005B4383}
the only key I have that comes close ends in -40 not -83. is this the right one?
Change the value data from 1 to 0, and then click OK.
Quit Registry Editor, and then install Internet Explorer 6.
I'd rather not reformat but I will if I have to. How can one lil overclock fvck up the whole system.