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Reloading IE6
I was unable to access the Internet properly today on a laptop runing Win 98
and IE6. Kept getting error message 403 Access denied. I had loaned the computer and checked to see if anyone had put on access restrictions but could not see any. I appeared to be able to access some sites relating to my previous ISP who's logo is on the top of IE window but no others. Thinking this might be a timed restriction which had come into force (It was about a year ago I swapped ISPs) I tried to remove and reload a clean version IE6 I can't find how to uninstall and reinstall IE6, can anyone point me in the right direction please? -- David |
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First of all, your problems are more likely due to adware/spyware than to
anything your ISP left behind. All they did was "brand" IE with their logo and some additional configurations. There isn't any time bomb left behind. I suggest you see my articles on Security and Clean Boot (Clean Boot for diagnostic purposes.) Links in my signature. BE sure to finish the procedures I suggest with a visit to http://amha.org/a/quickfix.htm and do all the things suggested there, also. There will be some overlap. If you still want to mess with IE, don't bother uninstalling IE6, just try a Repair first, and if that doesn't help, try an "overinstall". In Add/Remove Programs (Control Panel), the item is called "Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 (SP1) and Internet Tools". Double-click the Item and choose Repair. If the item doesn't appear there, try running MSINFO32 from the StartRun box and look in the Tools menu for IE Repair. If Repair doesn't work, and/or you simply want to do an overinstall, check through the following three options until you figure out which one(s) apply, then once you've got the installation files and are ready to actually do the installation, see below item 3. 1. Look for a folder named "C:\WINDOWS\Windows Update Setup Files". If it exists, run IE6SETUP.EXE. If it doesn't exist: 2. If you already have an IE6 SP1 install CD, first copy the contents to a new folder on your hard drive (preferably "C:\WINDOWS\Windows Update Setup Files") and then run IE6SETUP.EXE from that folder. 3. If you don't already have a copy of the installation files, then I suggest you get yourself a full set for safe keeping, since who knows how long MS will keep providing them. Do this by going to this site and downloading the installer "stub". http://tinyurl.com/6zjbm (It's an MS site, but the URL is really long, so I've provided this TinyURL.) When prompted, Run the download. Don't bother to Save it, as that will be automatically done. After accepting the licensing agreement, choose "Minimal..." setup, click Next, then click the Advanced button at lower right. In the new dialogue, choose Download Only and follow through with the obvious choices. Then go back to number 1., above. When you're finished with IE installation, I suggest you burn a couple of copies of the storage folder (Windows Update Setup Files) to CDs for safe keeping. This is the last version of IE that will ever run on Windows 9x systems. OK, now that you've got the installation files and have started IE6SETUP.EXE, accept the licensing agreement, then chose "Minimal..." option, then click Next. Now, put a check mark into every item that is bolded. Then continue. Personally, I put check marks in every item down to, but not including, the Multi-language options. Some items may not be available due to newer versions already being installed. WMP, for instance. -- Gary S. Terhune MS MVP -- Shell/User "David" wrote in message ... I was unable to access the Internet properly today on a laptop runing Win 98 and IE6. Kept getting error message 403 Access denied. I had loaned the computer and checked to see if anyone had put on access restrictions but could not see any. I appeared to be able to access some sites relating to my previous ISP who's logo is on the top of IE window but no others. Thinking this might be a timed restriction which had come into force (It was about a year ago I swapped ISPs) I tried to remove and reload a clean version IE6 I can't find how to uninstall and reinstall IE6, can anyone point me in the right direction please? -- David |
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Gary,
Thank you for your fullsome and understandable reply. For some reason the fault cleared without much input from me, but I was made aware of how vulnerable I was to this older software not being available so I will download a copy as you suggest. I will also try and find a downloadable version of Windows 98 with all the upates if one exists. I do have the original disks for the computer. -- David "Gary S. Terhune" wrote: First of all, your problems are more likely due to adware/spyware than to anything your ISP left behind. All they did was "brand" IE with their logo and some additional configurations. There isn't any time bomb left behind. I suggest you see my articles on Security and Clean Boot (Clean Boot for diagnostic purposes.) Links in my signature. BE sure to finish the procedures I suggest with a visit to http://amha.org/a/quickfix.htm and do all the things suggested there, also. There will be some overlap. If you still want to mess with IE, don't bother uninstalling IE6, just try a Repair first, and if that doesn't help, try an "overinstall". In Add/Remove Programs (Control Panel), the item is called "Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 (SP1) and Internet Tools". Double-click the Item and choose Repair. If the item doesn't appear there, try running MSINFO32 from the StartRun box and look in the Tools menu for IE Repair. If Repair doesn't work, and/or you simply want to do an overinstall, check through the following three options until you figure out which one(s) apply, then once you've got the installation files and are ready to actually do the installation, see below item 3. 1. Look for a folder named "C:\WINDOWS\Windows Update Setup Files". If it exists, run IE6SETUP.EXE. If it doesn't exist: 2. If you already have an IE6 SP1 install CD, first copy the contents to a new folder on your hard drive (preferably "C:\WINDOWS\Windows Update Setup Files") and then run IE6SETUP.EXE from that folder. 3. If you don't already have a copy of the installation files, then I suggest you get yourself a full set for safe keeping, since who knows how long MS will keep providing them. Do this by going to this site and downloading the installer "stub". http://tinyurl.com/6zjbm (It's an MS site, but the URL is really long, so I've provided this TinyURL.) When prompted, Run the download. Don't bother to Save it, as that will be automatically done. After accepting the licensing agreement, choose "Minimal..." setup, click Next, then click the Advanced button at lower right. In the new dialogue, choose Download Only and follow through with the obvious choices. Then go back to number 1., above. When you're finished with IE installation, I suggest you burn a couple of copies of the storage folder (Windows Update Setup Files) to CDs for safe keeping. This is the last version of IE that will ever run on Windows 9x systems. OK, now that you've got the installation files and have started IE6SETUP.EXE, accept the licensing agreement, then chose "Minimal..." option, then click Next. Now, put a check mark into every item that is bolded. Then continue. Personally, I put check marks in every item down to, but not including, the Multi-language options. Some items may not be available due to newer versions already being installed. WMP, for instance. -- Gary S. Terhune MS MVP -- Shell/User "David" wrote in message ... I was unable to access the Internet properly today on a laptop runing Win 98 and IE6. Kept getting error message 403 Access denied. I had loaned the computer and checked to see if anyone had put on access restrictions but could not see any. I appeared to be able to access some sites relating to my previous ISP who's logo is on the top of IE window but no others. Thinking this might be a timed restriction which had come into force (It was about a year ago I swapped ISPs) I tried to remove and reload a clean version IE6 I can't find how to uninstall and reinstall IE6, can anyone point me in the right direction please? -- David |
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A downloadable copy of Win98 does not exist. You should make a copy or two
of the disk you have, writing the Product Key right on the disk. As for Updates, there is the free Security Updates CD that came out sometime late in the 9x season (2002?) that will catch you up to date to a certain extent, and which includes IE 5.5, I believe. I have several copies and can connect you with an ISO you can burn to CD. Otherwise, others out there have cobbled together compilations of the Updates, but installing them is a bit of a chore. I, myself, have posted full lists of the Updates, and you can get them yourself using Windows Updates Catalog. At Windows Updates, go to Preferences, then enable "Show Catalog". I don't know how much longer Windows Updates will be available to Win98 users, but for the moment, after doing a fresh install of 9x, you need to first install IE 6 SP1 (or possibly versions as early as IE 5.5) before you can access Windows Updates. -- Gary S. Terhune MS MVP -- Shell/User http://grystmill.com/articles/cleanboot.htm http://grystmill.com/articles/security.htm "David" wrote in message ... Gary, Thank you for your fullsome and understandable reply. For some reason the fault cleared without much input from me, but I was made aware of how vulnerable I was to this older software not being available so I will download a copy as you suggest. I will also try and find a downloadable version of Windows 98 with all the upates if one exists. I do have the original disks for the computer. -- David "Gary S. Terhune" wrote: First of all, your problems are more likely due to adware/spyware than to anything your ISP left behind. All they did was "brand" IE with their logo and some additional configurations. There isn't any time bomb left behind. I suggest you see my articles on Security and Clean Boot (Clean Boot for diagnostic purposes.) Links in my signature. BE sure to finish the procedures I suggest with a visit to http://amha.org/a/quickfix.htm and do all the things suggested there, also. There will be some overlap. If you still want to mess with IE, don't bother uninstalling IE6, just try a Repair first, and if that doesn't help, try an "overinstall". In Add/Remove Programs (Control Panel), the item is called "Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 (SP1) and Internet Tools". Double-click the Item and choose Repair. If the item doesn't appear there, try running MSINFO32 from the StartRun box and look in the Tools menu for IE Repair. If Repair doesn't work, and/or you simply want to do an overinstall, check through the following three options until you figure out which one(s) apply, then once you've got the installation files and are ready to actually do the installation, see below item 3. 1. Look for a folder named "C:\WINDOWS\Windows Update Setup Files". If it exists, run IE6SETUP.EXE. If it doesn't exist: 2. If you already have an IE6 SP1 install CD, first copy the contents to a new folder on your hard drive (preferably "C:\WINDOWS\Windows Update Setup Files") and then run IE6SETUP.EXE from that folder. 3. If you don't already have a copy of the installation files, then I suggest you get yourself a full set for safe keeping, since who knows how long MS will keep providing them. Do this by going to this site and downloading the installer "stub". http://tinyurl.com/6zjbm (It's an MS site, but the URL is really long, so I've provided this TinyURL.) When prompted, Run the download. Don't bother to Save it, as that will be automatically done. After accepting the licensing agreement, choose "Minimal..." setup, click Next, then click the Advanced button at lower right. In the new dialogue, choose Download Only and follow through with the obvious choices. Then go back to number 1., above. When you're finished with IE installation, I suggest you burn a couple of copies of the storage folder (Windows Update Setup Files) to CDs for safe keeping. This is the last version of IE that will ever run on Windows 9x systems. OK, now that you've got the installation files and have started IE6SETUP.EXE, accept the licensing agreement, then chose "Minimal..." option, then click Next. Now, put a check mark into every item that is bolded. Then continue. Personally, I put check marks in every item down to, but not including, the Multi-language options. Some items may not be available due to newer versions already being installed. WMP, for instance. -- Gary S. Terhune MS MVP -- Shell/User "David" wrote in message ... I was unable to access the Internet properly today on a laptop runing Win 98 and IE6. Kept getting error message 403 Access denied. I had loaned the computer and checked to see if anyone had put on access restrictions but could not see any. I appeared to be able to access some sites relating to my previous ISP who's logo is on the top of IE window but no others. Thinking this might be a timed restriction which had come into force (It was about a year ago I swapped ISPs) I tried to remove and reload a clean version IE6 I can't find how to uninstall and reinstall IE6, can anyone point me in the right direction please? -- David |
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