Problems with IExplorer Update 6.0 Installation

OS: Windows ME
I have tried to install the IE update 6.0.1 - twice. I presently have IE
5.5. Downloading the update from online and in following the steps provided
by MS, my computer does not allow the installation of IE 6.0.1.

Also, now, each time I boot my computer, a window opens on the desktop that
reads: "Problem with Shortcut: The shortcut resume Windows Update
Installation.ink refers to a location that is unavailable. The location
could be on a hard drive on this computer, on a network, or on a different
computer on your home network. Check to make sure that the disk is properly
inserted, or that you are connceted to the internet or home network, and then
try again."


I tried to remove this notification thru the Start Up Config utility
(2 WUinstallation.ink are present, one of which remains unchecked, the
other re-inserts itself even after being unchecked and the computer
re-booted).

I am not on a home network and did not use a disk for installation.

Is it best to stay with the IE 5.5? I have had no problems with accessing
sites on the internet as of yet. I was concerned with security patches and
staying current when i attempted to update the broswer. Now I see IE7 is
available...what do you suggest? My plans are to upgrade to MS new OS in a
year or so...

Thank you in advance for your assistance in these matters.

--
best, jana

Jana
This sounds familiar!
Did you reinstall ME over itself after having previously installed IE6??
If so, then a solution is at hand - if not, then read on....
quote
This may solve your problem and will hurt nothing if it doesn't (but I trust
it will):

Go to My Computer - Tools - Folder Options - View:
- Select "Show hidden files and folders", click Apply - OK

Create a folder named "Old uninstall".

Go to folder C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Uninstall Information.

Now Edit - Select All - Cut all files.

Open "Old uninstall" folder and paste the files.

You will now be able to install all the troublesome components.

If everything works as expected, you can delete the "Old Uninstall" folder
and the files you moved.

Good luck,

Zee
\quote

HTH - post back if you *did* reinstall ME over itself, and I'll give you
instructions!


--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2006, Windows)

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"jana" wrote in message
...
OS: Windows ME
I have tried to install the IE update 6.0.1 - twice. I presently have IE
5.5. Downloading the update from online and in following the steps
provided
by MS, my computer does not allow the installation of IE 6.0.1.

Also, now, each time I boot my computer, a window opens on the desktop
that
reads: "Problem with Shortcut: The shortcut resume Windows Update
Installation.ink refers to a location that is unavailable. The location
could be on a hard drive on this computer, on a network, or on a different
computer on your home network. Check to make sure that the disk is
properly
inserted, or that you are connceted to the internet or home network, and
then
try again."


I tried to remove this notification thru the Start Up Config utility
(2 WUinstallation.ink are present, one of which remains unchecked, the
other re-inserts itself even after being unchecked and the computer
re-booted).

I am not on a home network and did not use a disk for installation.

Is it best to stay with the IE 5.5? I have had no problems with accessing
sites on the internet as of yet. I was concerned with security patches and
staying current when i attempted to update the broswer. Now I see IE7 is
available...what do you suggest? My plans are to upgrade to MS new OS in
a
year or so...

Thank you in advance for your assistance in these matters.

--
best, jana

Hello, Noel.
I saw this solution thread (from Zee) when I was searching for an answer,
but did not want to try my previous famous method of "cover eyes - push many
buttons."

I'll try it and get back to the newsgroup with the results.
--
best, jana


"Noel Paton" wrote:

Jana
This sounds familiar!
Did you reinstall ME over itself after having previously installed IE6??
If so, then a solution is at hand - if not, then read on....
quote
This may solve your problem and will hurt nothing if it doesn't (but I trust
it will):

Go to My Computer - Tools - Folder Options - View:
- Select "Show hidden files and folders", click Apply - OK

Create a folder named "Old uninstall".

Go to folder C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Uninstall Information.

Now Edit - Select All - Cut all files.

Open "Old uninstall" folder and paste the files.

You will now be able to install all the troublesome components.

If everything works as expected, you can delete the "Old Uninstall" folder
and the files you moved.

Good luck,

Zee
\quote

HTH - post back if you *did* reinstall ME over itself, and I'll give you
instructions!


--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2006, Windows)

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
http://www.crashfixpc.com/millsrpch.htm

http://tinyurl.com/6oztj

Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's
"jana" wrote in message
...
OS: Windows ME
I have tried to install the IE update 6.0.1 - twice. I presently have IE
5.5. Downloading the update from online and in following the steps
provided
by MS, my computer does not allow the installation of IE 6.0.1.

Also, now, each time I boot my computer, a window opens on the desktop
that
reads: "Problem with Shortcut: The shortcut resume Windows Update
Installation.ink refers to a location that is unavailable. The location
could be on a hard drive on this computer, on a network, or on a different
computer on your home network. Check to make sure that the disk is
properly
inserted, or that you are connceted to the internet or home network, and
then
try again."


I tried to remove this notification thru the Start Up Config utility
(2 WUinstallation.ink are present, one of which remains unchecked, the
other re-inserts itself even after being unchecked and the computer
re-booted).

I am not on a home network and did not use a disk for installation.

Is it best to stay with the IE 5.5? I have had no problems with accessing
sites on the internet as of yet. I was concerned with security patches and
staying current when i attempted to update the broswer. Now I see IE7 is
available...what do you suggest? My plans are to upgrade to MS new OS in
a
year or so...

Thank you in advance for your assistance in these matters.

--
best, jana

chuckle
Good Luck!


--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2006, Windows)

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
http://www.crashfixpc.com/millsrpch.htm

http://tinyurl.com/6oztj

Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's
"jana" wrote in message
...
Hello, Noel.
I saw this solution thread (from Zee) when I was searching for an answer,
but did not want to try my previous famous method of "cover eyes - push
many
buttons."

I'll try it and get back to the newsgroup with the results.
--
best, jana


"Noel Paton" wrote:

Jana
This sounds familiar!
Did you reinstall ME over itself after having previously installed IE6??
If so, then a solution is at hand - if not, then read on....
quote
This may solve your problem and will hurt nothing if it doesn't (but I
trust
it will):

Go to My Computer - Tools - Folder Options - View:
- Select "Show hidden files and folders", click Apply - OK

Create a folder named "Old uninstall".

Go to folder C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Uninstall Information.

Now Edit - Select All - Cut all files.

Open "Old uninstall" folder and paste the files.

You will now be able to install all the troublesome components.

If everything works as expected, you can delete the "Old Uninstall"
folder
and the files you moved.

Good luck,

Zee
\quote

HTH - post back if you *did* reinstall ME over itself, and I'll give you
instructions!


--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2006, Windows)

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
http://www.crashfixpc.com/millsrpch.htm

http://tinyurl.com/6oztj

Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's
"jana" wrote in message
...
OS: Windows ME
I have tried to install the IE update 6.0.1 - twice. I presently have
IE
5.5. Downloading the update from online and in following the steps
provided
by MS, my computer does not allow the installation of IE 6.0.1.

Also, now, each time I boot my computer, a window opens on the desktop
that
reads: "Problem with Shortcut: The shortcut resume Windows Update
Installation.ink refers to a location that is unavailable. The
location
could be on a hard drive on this computer, on a network, or on a
different
computer on your home network. Check to make sure that the disk is
properly
inserted, or that you are connceted to the internet or home network,
and
then
try again."


I tried to remove this notification thru the Start Up Config utility
(2 WUinstallation.ink are present, one of which remains unchecked, the
other re-inserts itself even after being unchecked and the computer
re-booted).

I am not on a home network and did not use a disk for installation.

Is it best to stay with the IE 5.5? I have had no problems with
accessing
sites on the internet as of yet. I was concerned with security patches
and
staying current when i attempted to update the broswer. Now I see IE7
is
available...what do you suggest? My plans are to upgrade to MS new OS
in
a
year or so...

Thank you in advance for your assistance in these matters.

--
best, jana

OS: MS ME
Hello, Noel & friends:
Nope. It did not work, the window "Problem with Shortcut" still opens on
my Desktop at startup.
Maybe I need to reboot a few more times and make sure it is completely
removed from my recycle bin - - giving the cmputer a moment or two to reset
itself.

Funny, I did not reinstall ME at any point. My OS of ME was factory
installed by the manufacturer of the computer(Dell).

Any other suggestions - or should we leave well enough alone?

thanks
--
best, jana


"jana" wrote:

Hello, Noel.
I saw this solution thread (from Zee) when I was searching for an answer,
but did not want to try my previous famous method of "cover eyes - push many
buttons."

I'll try it and get back to the newsgroup with the results.
--
best, jana


"Noel Paton" wrote:

Jana
This sounds familiar!
Did you reinstall ME over itself after having previously installed IE6??
If so, then a solution is at hand - if not, then read on....
quote
This may solve your problem and will hurt nothing if it doesn't (but I trust
it will):

Go to My Computer - Tools - Folder Options - View:
- Select "Show hidden files and folders", click Apply - OK

Create a folder named "Old uninstall".

Go to folder C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Uninstall Information.

Now Edit - Select All - Cut all files.

Open "Old uninstall" folder and paste the files.

You will now be able to install all the troublesome components.

If everything works as expected, you can delete the "Old Uninstall" folder
and the files you moved.

Good luck,

Zee
\quote

HTH - post back if you *did* reinstall ME over itself, and I'll give you
instructions!


--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2006, Windows)

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
http://www.crashfixpc.com/millsrpch.htm

http://tinyurl.com/6oztj

Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's
"jana" wrote in message
...
OS: Windows ME
I have tried to install the IE update 6.0.1 - twice. I presently have IE
5.5. Downloading the update from online and in following the steps
provided
by MS, my computer does not allow the installation of IE 6.0.1.

Also, now, each time I boot my computer, a window opens on the desktop
that
reads: "Problem with Shortcut: The shortcut resume Windows Update
Installation.ink refers to a location that is unavailable. The location
could be on a hard drive on this computer, on a network, or on a different
computer on your home network. Check to make sure that the disk is
properly
inserted, or that you are connceted to the internet or home network, and
then
try again."


I tried to remove this notification thru the Start Up Config utility
(2 WUinstallation.ink are present, one of which remains unchecked, the
other re-inserts itself even after being unchecked and the computer
re-booted).

I am not on a home network and did not use a disk for installation.

Is it best to stay with the IE 5.5? I have had no problems with accessing
sites on the internet as of yet. I was concerned with security patches and
staying current when i attempted to update the broswer. Now I see IE7 is
available...what do you suggest? My plans are to upgrade to MS new OS in
a
year or so...

Thank you in advance for your assistance in these matters.

--
best, jana

Ah, it's a Dell!
At this point, I suspect that the only real option is going to be to
reinstall IE from scratch - but before we resort to that, please email me a
MHT save of a Belarc Advisor report of your system. I'll take a look and
advise further (do NOT post it here - it will contain some confidential
details!)
www.belarc.com



--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2006, Windows)

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
http://www.crashfixpc.com/millsrpch.htm

http://tinyurl.com/6oztj

Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's
"jana" wrote in message
...
OS: MS ME
Hello, Noel & friends:
Nope. It did not work, the window "Problem with Shortcut" still opens on
my Desktop at startup.
Maybe I need to reboot a few more times and make sure it is completely
removed from my recycle bin - - giving the cmputer a moment or two to
reset
itself.

Funny, I did not reinstall ME at any point. My OS of ME was factory
installed by the manufacturer of the computer(Dell).

Any other suggestions - or should we leave well enough alone?

thanks
--
best, jana


"jana" wrote:

Hello, Noel.
I saw this solution thread (from Zee) when I was searching for an answer,
but did not want to try my previous famous method of "cover eyes - push
many
buttons."

I'll try it and get back to the newsgroup with the results.
--
best, jana


"Noel Paton" wrote:

Jana
This sounds familiar!
Did you reinstall ME over itself after having previously installed
IE6??
If so, then a solution is at hand - if not, then read on....
quote
This may solve your problem and will hurt nothing if it doesn't (but I
trust
it will):

Go to My Computer - Tools - Folder Options - View:
- Select "Show hidden files and folders", click Apply - OK

Create a folder named "Old uninstall".

Go to folder C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Uninstall Information.

Now Edit - Select All - Cut all files.

Open "Old uninstall" folder and paste the files.

You will now be able to install all the troublesome components.

If everything works as expected, you can delete the "Old Uninstall"
folder
and the files you moved.

Good luck,

Zee
\quote

HTH - post back if you *did* reinstall ME over itself, and I'll give
you
instructions!


--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2006, Windows)

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
http://www.crashfixpc.com/millsrpch.htm

http://tinyurl.com/6oztj

Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to
NG's
"jana" wrote in message
...
OS: Windows ME
I have tried to install the IE update 6.0.1 - twice. I presently
have IE
5.5. Downloading the update from online and in following the steps
provided
by MS, my computer does not allow the installation of IE 6.0.1.

Also, now, each time I boot my computer, a window opens on the
desktop
that
reads: "Problem with Shortcut: The shortcut resume Windows Update
Installation.ink refers to a location that is unavailable. The
location
could be on a hard drive on this computer, on a network, or on a
different
computer on your home network. Check to make sure that the disk is
properly
inserted, or that you are connceted to the internet or home network,
and
then
try again."


I tried to remove this notification thru the Start Up Config utility
(2 WUinstallation.ink are present, one of which remains unchecked,
the
other re-inserts itself even after being unchecked and the computer
re-booted).

I am not on a home network and did not use a disk for installation.

Is it best to stay with the IE 5.5? I have had no problems with
accessing
sites on the internet as of yet. I was concerned with security
patches and
staying current when i attempted to update the broswer. Now I see IE7
is
available...what do you suggest? My plans are to upgrade to MS new
OS in
a
year or so...

Thank you in advance for your assistance in these matters.

--
best, jana

What version of IE is reported in Help About Internet Explorer?

Do you have on the desktop a shortcut to "Windows Update Istallation"?

Zee




"jana" wrote in message
...
OS: MS ME
Hello, Noel & friends:
Nope. It did not work, the window "Problem with Shortcut" still opens on
my Desktop at startup.
Maybe I need to reboot a few more times and make sure it is completely
removed from my recycle bin - - giving the cmputer a moment or two to
reset
itself.

Funny, I did not reinstall ME at any point. My OS of ME was factory
installed by the manufacturer of the computer(Dell).

Any other suggestions - or should we leave well enough alone?

thanks
--
best, jana


"jana" wrote:

Hello, Noel.
I saw this solution thread (from Zee) when I was searching for an answer,
but did not want to try my previous famous method of "cover eyes - push
many
buttons."

I'll try it and get back to the newsgroup with the results.
--
best, jana


"Noel Paton" wrote:

Jana
This sounds familiar!
Did you reinstall ME over itself after having previously installed
IE6??
If so, then a solution is at hand - if not, then read on....
quote
This may solve your problem and will hurt nothing if it doesn't (but I
trust
it will):

Go to My Computer - Tools - Folder Options - View:
- Select "Show hidden files and folders", click Apply - OK

Create a folder named "Old uninstall".

Go to folder C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Uninstall Information.

Now Edit - Select All - Cut all files.

Open "Old uninstall" folder and paste the files.

You will now be able to install all the troublesome components.

If everything works as expected, you can delete the "Old Uninstall"
folder
and the files you moved.

Good luck,

Zee
\quote

HTH - post back if you *did* reinstall ME over itself, and I'll give
you
instructions!


--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2006, Windows)

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
http://www.crashfixpc.com/millsrpch.htm

http://tinyurl.com/6oztj

Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to
NG's
"jana" wrote in message
...
OS: Windows ME
I have tried to install the IE update 6.0.1 - twice. I presently
have IE
5.5. Downloading the update from online and in following the steps
provided
by MS, my computer does not allow the installation of IE 6.0.1.

Also, now, each time I boot my computer, a window opens on the
desktop
that
reads: "Problem with Shortcut: The shortcut resume Windows Update
Installation.ink refers to a location that is unavailable. The
location
could be on a hard drive on this computer, on a network, or on a
different
computer on your home network. Check to make sure that the disk is
properly
inserted, or that you are connceted to the internet or home network,
and
then
try again."


I tried to remove this notification thru the Start Up Config utility
(2 WUinstallation.ink are present, one of which remains unchecked,
the
other re-inserts itself even after being unchecked and the computer
re-booted).

I am not on a home network and did not use a disk for installation.

Is it best to stay with the IE 5.5? I have had no problems with
accessing
sites on the internet as of yet. I was concerned with security
patches and
staying current when i attempted to update the broswer. Now I see IE7
is
available...what do you suggest? My plans are to upgrade to MS new
OS in
a
year or so...

Thank you in advance for your assistance in these matters.

--
best, jana

Jana
I have some major problems here!!! - so cut me a little slack please (oops!
advice is usually pretty good, so follow it!)

I'll get back to you ASAP, but it could well be a while! (motherboard
broken, I think!!)
Sorry, but...

Noel

"jana" wrote in message
...
OS: MS ME
Hello, Noel & friends:
Nope. It did not work, the window "Problem with Shortcut" still opens on
my Desktop at startup.
Maybe I need to reboot a few more times and make sure it is completely
removed from my recycle bin - - giving the cmputer a moment or two to
reset
itself.

Funny, I did not reinstall ME at any point. My OS of ME was factory
installed by the manufacturer of the computer(Dell).

Any other suggestions - or should we leave well enough alone?

thanks
--
best, jana


"jana" wrote:

Hello, Noel.
I saw this solution thread (from Zee) when I was searching for an answer,
but did not want to try my previous famous method of "cover eyes - push
many
buttons."

I'll try it and get back to the newsgroup with the results.
--
best, jana


"Noel Paton" wrote:

Jana
This sounds familiar!
Did you reinstall ME over itself after having previously installed
IE6??
If so, then a solution is at hand - if not, then read on....
quote
This may solve your problem and will hurt nothing if it doesn't (but I
trust
it will):

Go to My Computer - Tools - Folder Options - View:
- Select "Show hidden files and folders", click Apply - OK

Create a folder named "Old uninstall".

Go to folder C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Uninstall Information.

Now Edit - Select All - Cut all files.

Open "Old uninstall" folder and paste the files.

You will now be able to install all the troublesome components.

If everything works as expected, you can delete the "Old Uninstall"
folder
and the files you moved.

Good luck,

Zee
\quote

HTH - post back if you *did* reinstall ME over itself, and I'll give
you
instructions!


--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2006, Windows)

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
http://www.crashfixpc.com/millsrpch.htm

http://tinyurl.com/6oztj

Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to
NG's
"jana" wrote in message
...
OS: Windows ME
I have tried to install the IE update 6.0.1 - twice. I presently
have IE
5.5. Downloading the update from online and in following the steps
provided
by MS, my computer does not allow the installation of IE 6.0.1.

Also, now, each time I boot my computer, a window opens on the
desktop
that
reads: "Problem with Shortcut: The shortcut resume Windows Update
Installation.ink refers to a location that is unavailable. The
location
could be on a hard drive on this computer, on a network, or on a
different
computer on your home network. Check to make sure that the disk is
properly
inserted, or that you are connceted to the internet or home network,
and
then
try again."


I tried to remove this notification thru the Start Up Config utility
(2 WUinstallation.ink are present, one of which remains unchecked,
the
other re-inserts itself even after being unchecked and the computer
re-booted).

I am not on a home network and did not use a disk for installation.

Is it best to stay with the IE 5.5? I have had no problems with
accessing
sites on the internet as of yet. I was concerned with security
patches and
staying current when i attempted to update the broswer. Now I see IE7
is
available...what do you suggest? My plans are to upgrade to MS new
OS in
a
year or so...

Thank you in advance for your assistance in these matters.

--
best, jana