Sep052011

Why does Internet Explorer keep disappearing from my Windows XP computer?

jackie asks:

I have Windows XP Professional. I had Internet Explorer when I got my laptop and it just disappeared. I have downloaded it again from Microsoft’s website about 10 times. My computer goes through the process of installing, restarts and IE8 is no where to be found.

I don’t know how to get it installed so it will stay. I thought I might have a virus and ran all scans, nothing shows up. I’m at a loss of how to get IE8 back. Can you give me any ideas?

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Jeffery Fabish

September 5, 2011

If you go to start -> run and type “C:Program FilesInternet Exploreriexplore.exe” without quotes and press enter, does Internet Explorer launch? Can you make sure that the icon isn’t hidden in start -> all programs?

Please read this thread and find the post labeled as the answer, try those steps.

JBOTTERON1

Thanks Jeffrey, When i tried to run the command it could not be found. But the message said try to search for it and i did find it and was able to put a shortcut on my desktop. Thanks for giving me an idea of where to start.

Jackie

September 6, 2011

Jeffery Fabish

Just to confirm, the issue is fixed correct?

September 6, 2011

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Mulder

September 5, 2011

Last time I checked, applications and files do not spontaneously disappear after installing. It’s there somewhere; you just have to search for it and then move it to where you like, or put a shortcut on your Desktop.

JBOTTERON1

Thanks I did finally find it and was able to create a shortcut on my desktop. I’m not very good with computers, I’m glad I found this website that i could get help from.

Thanks Jackie

September 6, 2011