Community Newsletter: Q&A: 1/11/07 How do I revert back to IE 6 after installing IE 7?
- 1/11/07 4:56 PM
IE7 downgrade
by neilq101. - 1/12/07 8:48 AM In reply to: removal of ie7 by Who s a pretty girl thenI have been using IE7, Firefox 2 AND Opera 9 for several months now, and I would rank them 1st-Opera, 2nd-IE7 and Firefox in third. IE has a much better RSS reader, I personally find the interface easy to use, especially the drop-down favourites menu, unified Back/Forwards menu, and Quick Tabs function, for me it seems more responsive and stable than Firefox, and the whole thing just looks much cooler than Firefox imho; needless to say I have had no problems. Opera, meanwhile, is far more flexible, powerful, stable and fast than the other two, and can do most of the things that Firefox needs extensions for; it can be a little confusing to non-technical people due to it's configurability. So I personally advise only going back to IE6 if you have to, as it is a lot less secure, and giving Opera a try as it is clearly better and should work with most things
SOFTWARE INCOMPATIBILITY
by BRENDAL - 1/12/07 11:38 AM In reply to: IE7 downgrade by neilq101.I may have missed it on other posts but i did not notice any references to anyone's having been notified by their software providers that the IE7 is incompatible with their programs and to revert to the IE6 until further notice.
Did anyone else have this challenge?
Have to Keep On With IE 6
by Hforman - 1/13/07 6:13 PM In reply to: SOFTWARE INCOMPATIBILITY by BRENDALI was on IE 6 at both work and at home. I kept putting off the Windows Update of IE 7. Finally, at one place I "accidentally" let it install (really). I hated it. At work I had already tried it there before this. I was already using Firefox at both places so I just uninstalled IE 7 and I'm glad I did.
We are just going to a new State system at work and the original specs were IE 6. Turns out, a piece of it was released and it does NOT support IE 7 and won't. (Glad I went back). The system is using some version of IBM Rational ClearQuest Web.
Why I want to revert to IE6
by LewisPA - 1/12/07 11:49 AM In reply to: removal of ie7 by Who s a pretty girl thenTwo reasons:
1 - Quite often I click a link and the program just goes away. I can only get to the page by manually typing the link target in the address bar.
2 - I have links set up on my Links toolbar and I have custom icons attached to them. When i click some of them, the custom icon goes away and i get the generic IE icon.
I tried to revert by deleting IE7 and I got a message saying that I couldn't go back because the version changed. I didn't think of System Restore and it's too late now. Too many other changes since then.
XP Pro SP2 will not boot after unistalling IE7
by james4796 - 5/17/07 7:02 PM In reply to: removal of ie7 by Who s a pretty girl thenHi all!
Huge problem, hope someone can help. I installed IE7, big mistake, and then uninstalled through Control Panel. No problems, rebooted after uninstall and game over. My computer will no longer boot...
I'll get to the Windows XP screen where windows is loading, my desktop background will appear without the icons and without the taskbar and then a looped error message will appear the first of which reads:
"Explorer.exe - Unable to locate component. This application has failed to start because iertutil.dll was not found. Reinstalling the application may fix this problem."
and then I receive this next error message in a 3 second loop:
"bcmwltry.exe - Unable to locate componenet. This application has failed to start because iertutil.dll was not found. Reinstalling the application may fix this problem."
It never gets past this point. I've tried booting in Safe Mode with the same results. I've tried Safe Mode with Networking with same results. I've tried booting from the XP cd from my ROM drive but it never initialized. I've tried repairing windows from the original XP cd but it never completed.
I really don't want to have to reformat my hard drive, lots of stuff on there I'd really like to keep. Any ideas on how to get it back up and running? I contacted MS support, lot of good those guys did me, they just gave me a bunch of useless links to support articles that had nothing to do with my problem. I figured more out on my own by browsing through the knowledge base articles...
Anyways, thanks to anyone who can give me a helping hand. Much appreciated.
JT
IE 7
by Brettoj59 - 1/12/07 11:36 AM In reply to: 1/11/07 How do I revert back to IE 6 after installing IE 7? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
This was really the biggest disappointment I have ever encountered with Internet Explorer. IE 7 was A real piece of junk. I too went back to IE 6 using the OEM version that came with my PC. Place it in the CD slot and restart. Downloads great after the restart.
no problems
by jody - 1/12/07 12:54 PM In reply to: 1/11/07 How do I revert back to IE 6 after installing IE 7? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I have uninstalled and reinstalled IE7 a couple of times with no problems. Using "Add/Remove Programs," it automatically puts IE6 back if you didn't remove it when updating to IE7. I didn't like the beta version of IE7, but I do like the final version and use it with no problems at all. I changed it to show the old IE6 Menu setup which I'm more comfortable with. IE7 mostly allows you to stop the features you don't care for. My IE7 looks like IE6, but has some new features that I like very much.
making IE 7 look like IE6
by terri13th - 1/12/07 4:28 PM In reply to: no problems by jodyHow did you get IE7 to look like the old set up in IE6? I've heard several talk of customizing its appearance, but don't know how...in particular I miss my old 'file' w/all it's options, up in the upper left hand corner. I HATE the way 'print' option is currently set to work in my IE7...it just immediately begins printing w/o giving you the chance to select pages or perhaps you may want to change the default print quality setting for some things you may print off internet. Please advise me on how I can make IE7 look and act more like IE6.
Re IE6 & IE7
by koolme21 - 1/12/07 1:23 PM In reply to: 1/11/07 How do I revert back to IE 6 after installing IE 7? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
If it was me i use niether. I use Mozilla & Firefox.
IE is a pig of a program, full of errors & security holes & has a habit of taking windows down if anything major goes wrong.
I just finaly removed Norton 2007 & now using Nod32. Its good secure small & quietly works in background as it should
IE7
by bud888 - 1/12/07 2:07 PM In reply to: 1/11/07 How do I revert back to IE 6 after installing IE 7? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I had IE 7 installed also on my computer and was not very satisfied with it in the first installation so I had to un-install it, what I did is I just re-store my registry since I remember that date I installed it and that took care of the problem.
1. Clcik Start and go to Help and Support
2. That will take you to the next page and Click System restore
3. Select Restore my computer to earlier time
4. Select the date, hope you remember the date you installed it, check the right column window, whatever happened to that date
5. Let windows do the rest, hope it helps.
Suggestion...
by jgreyone - 1/12/07 2:17 PM In reply to: 1/11/07 How do I revert back to IE 6 after installing IE 7? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I would agree with Andre up to a point. My suggestion would be that you delete IE7 as Andre instructs, but when you are ready to reload a browser, go to Google and find the download site for Firefox 2.0, load it on your computer, and after a few days, you will forget that IE6 or IE7 ever existed. Firefox is a far more user-friendly program with more features and fewer hassles. jgreyone
IE7 - you have seen the future and Microsoft will take over
by Mellosonic - Christopher - 1/12/07 2:42 PM In reply to: 1/11/07 How do I revert back to IE 6 after installing IE 7? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Hi all - Happy 2007,
I'm running a basic laptop with a 1.2 ghz via c3 processor. I am a computer tech and I have 15yrs of experience w/ microsoft PC's...I added 1 gig of ram to handle all the processes that come with Win XP...When I downloaded the beta of IE7 it basically killed my system - Microsoft added many display and system functions in the download and then added more crap via the automatic downloads. It slowed my laptop down 75%.
I quickly grabbed a USB hard drive and saved all my important files, then I promptly dumped the laptop memory (formatted hardrive) and reinstalled XP with sp2 (service pack 2)...I immediately went to the control panel and open the system dialog box (start - control panel - system). I clicked on the "Automatic Updates" Tab (in one of the top 2 rows) and turned off automatic updates for good....
The 1st question I get is, what about security updates?
I look at it this way - if a software company can change my system files without my permission then I need protection from them (including microsoft).
I have created my own security suite using the following freeware and open source programs....the following programs are full versions, completely free...and they work!
1. Spybot Search and Destroy - Spyware and Malicious software removal - http://spybot.safer-networking.de/ : if updated and used regularly this software will clean out adware, trojans, etc.
2. CCcleaner - Crap Cleaner - http://www.ccleaner.com/ :cleans out junk files
3. Clamwin Antivirus - Open Source Antivirus Program - http://www.clamwin.com/ : best free antivirus - does not take over system like norton/symantec
4. Free Window Registry Repair - Registry cleaner - http://www.regsofts.com/ best free registry cleaner around
5. Zone Alarm (free version) - internet activity blocker - http://www.download.com/3001-10435_4-10550364.html
http:// www.zonealarm.com - free version - :keeps unwanted web access from software programs and attackers at bay.
6. Startup Mechanic - Stop unwanted programs from starting up when you start up your system - http://www.startupmechanic.com/ :also let's you know when programs are trying to install themselves in the startup folder and let's you block them.
With these programs I have been able to keep my laptop secure and running great and they are all free, I tested all of them for viruses, trojans and adware and found none - zone alarm is still questionable as it does a redirect thing occasionally but this can be shut down if needed - otherwise all of them work great. The trick is that you have to use them all on a regular basis - at least once a week. Especially Spybot, CCleaner and Registry Fix, should be run daily or at least weekly.
This has worked for me and hopefully will work for you. In the meantime it's time to look to Linux for an Operating System that will work with my current PC's and I suggest that new linux users try out "Dream Linux" http://www.dreamlinux.com.br/english/index.html or "PC Linux" http://www.pclinuxos.com . You will find both Operating Systems easy to use and install PLUS they are FREE...
To find out about the Linux Scene check out http://distrowatch.com/
I will not be upgrading to MS Vista - I can't afford it and I don't need the headaches. I drive a Pontiac Minivan - it's dependable,
it's got room for my stuff, it looks ok, the insurance is cheap, the gas mileage is decent and it does the job for what I need. Just because Mercedes Benz sells a minvan doesn't mean I want one, nor do I need one, nor can I afford one...I guess we'll all watch Windows as it disappears into the Vista.... Chris J. Brown - www.mellosonic.com
Back at you....
by khaostech - 1/12/07 4:28 PM In reply to: IE7 - you have seen the future and Microsoft will take over by Mellosonic - ChristopherHi Christopher and a Happy new year to you too...
That's quite a story you have there, interesting too. I have tried a few of your recommended programs but somehow don't feel safe enough with only them. I've heard they are pretty much bare bones, but I do have and use Ad aware and Spy bot though, they don't run in real time, and therefore catch the spy ware after the deed...
Do you have any thoughts on the new Windows Live onecare security suite that's available as a free 90 day trial.
I just downloaded it to a PC after dumping Norton, and so far it looks good, with no problems...not too expensive and covers 3 PC's.
I have a free upgrade to Vista Premium coming, so I'm looking forward to it, as from what I see, It looks really good...cheers & good luck..
Thanks Christopher!
by SusSche - 1/12/07 11:56 PM In reply to: IE7 - you have seen the future and Microsoft will take over by Mellosonic - ChristopherThanks Christopher for explaining how to modify the automatic windows update. When I went through the help and support (Dell) they didn't show an option to turn automatic updates off. Are they all in cahoots? I get a warning from Norton every time I start the computer telling me that I should have the updates set to automatic, not notify.
I already use quite a few of the freeware programs you suggest and will look into the others. I did revert back to IE6 and hope to get a friend to help me set up Firefox.
I am in that awkward middle ground where I know enough that I don't want to give MS complete control, but don't know enough to do a lot of things manually. For instance, I feel relatively secure having Norton Utilities clean up my registry (ignorance is bliss and hopefully not too dangerous) but I am afraid that I might get in trouble if I tried to manually edit the registry myself.
Even if I never get a virus, worm or trojan, my computer is bloated and sluggish because I have so many security programs running in the background to protect me from them. Ironic, isn't it?
BTW, I still love my '89 Toyota. 
Thanks,too,Christopher..
by terrancedv50 - 1/13/07 11:43 PM In reply to: IE7 - you have seen the future and Microsoft will take over by Mellosonic - ChristopherI can only reiterate - quite a story there, Christopher.
I installed Spybot way back when.
Also, Ad-Aware anti-spyware (free);
Now AVG 7.5 anti-spyware on the recommendation of another forum member.
He warned that AVG would only give you a month's "freebie" - then back to "basics" whatever they are!
Seriously, all the stuff (the free versions) work OK - and don't play havoc with your PC or interact badly with the aforementioned three "tools" to combat spyware i use.
If AVG basics are just that in a couple of weeks-I may give one of your recommendations a shot.
Many thanks
davidjd
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