Trying to get IE6, problem with Windows Update

[dmag]

Hi,

I'm trying to get Internet Explorer 6 and I downloaded the setup file, but when launched it gave me an error that said, "A previous installation has pending work requiring a reboot."

I'm a newbie and went searching for any previous IE6 install file, but found none.

Then, both IE5 and MSN Explorer began to crash (hard freezes), requiring reboot.

I'm running XP Home on a Dell 2400.

If you have any ideas on how to deal with this and finally get IE6 in, I'd appreciate seeing them. By the way, I need IE6 because a site I use requires it. Otherwise, I use Firefox.

Thanks.

 

[MrChad]

I was under the impression that Windows XP came with IE 6.

 

[Robor]

Have you tried getting IE6 through Windows Update?

Welcome to the AnandTech forums!

 

[dmag]

Originally posted by: Robor
Have you tried getting IE6 through Windows Update?

Welcome to the AnandTech forums!

Thanks.

Yes, no matter how I try to get it the same 480K file is downloaded (setup file) and I wind up getting the same message. Frustrating.

 

[imported_LoKe]

I suggest just switching to Firefox or something.

 

[Taz480]

Originally posted by: MrChad


I was under the impression that Windows XP came with IE 6.

Hmm....Ya, it does....thats wierd.
Try "Install Windows Components" from Add/Remove??

 

[Robor]

Originally posted by: dmag

Originally posted by: Robor
Have you tried getting IE6 through Windows Update?

Welcome to the AnandTech forums!

Thanks.

Yes, no matter how I try to get it the same 480K file is downloaded (setup file) and I wind up getting the same message. Frustrating.

Hmmm... How about this... http://www.updatexp.com/download-ie6.html