Repairing Internet Explorer

If Internet Explorer has a problem that is not listed in this document, repair Internet Explorer.

CAUTION:

After using these steps you might have to reenter information in trusted Web pages, such as passwords or personal information.

NOTE:

If you cannot repair Internet Explorer using the following steps, get the latest version of Internet Explorer from Microsoft (download or order a CD). For more information, go to http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/default.mspx (in English).

Select one of the following sections that matches the version of Windows on your computer:

Repairing Internet Explorer in Windows 7 or Vista

Internet Explorer is integrated into Windows 7 and Vista. Use the System File Checker to repair Internet Explorer:

1. Click Start , click All Programs , click Accessories , and then right-click Command Prompt.
2. Select Run as administrator .
   Figure 5: Opening Command Prompt

   
3. Click OK if a User Account Control message opens.
4. At the command line prompt, type the following: SFC /SCANNOW
   
   Figure 6: System File Checker

   
   A window opens giving you the status of the files it found and fixed.

Repairing Internet Explorer in XP

To repair or reinstall Internet Explorer for computers that have Windows XP SP2 installed, reinstall SP2 to reinstall Internet Explorer automatically.

To repair SP1 or earlier XP computers, click Start , and then click Run . Type SFC /SCANNOW into the Open field, click OK , and wait until finished.

NOTE:

If your computer has Media Center 2005, a message might display stating Insert Your Windows XP Profession CD2 Now . Click Cancel to continue. This message might display several times and does not affect the repair of standard files that came with your computer.

For more information, see Microsoft article 318378 (in English).

Repairing Internet Explorer in 98 and Me

1. Click Start , click Settings , and then click Control Panel .
2. Double-click the Add or Remove Programs icon.
3. Click the Install or Uninstall tab.
4. Select Internet Explorer and Internet Tools , and then click Add or Remove .
5. A menu with three options displays. Select Repair Internet Explorer and follow the prompts until it restarts.
6. If a new version of Internet Explorer is available for download from Microsoft, upgrade to a newer version of Internet Explorer.
   
   
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