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Is there a way to completely remove Internet Explorer from Windows XP for good?
bomba923 said:Well, is there at least a way to remove the system process IExplorer.exe ?
No matter how times I click "End Process"...it keeps coming back!
(btw, is the "Ieradicate" program any good?)
Well, actually it's on a friend's computer and (it seems) a lot of the adware he has requires IE to run...Omega_6 said:May I ask why you want to remove internet explorer anyways? If you don't like it you don't have to use it, but based on the potential risks involved, is it worth removing?
bomba923 said:Well, actually it's on a friend's computer and (it seems) a lot of the adware he has requires IE to run...
You wouldn't shoot yourself if you had a cold, would you?bomba923 said:Well, actually it's on a friend's computer and (it seems) a lot of the adware he has requires IE to run...
To uninstall Internet Explorer from XP, go to the Control Panel and open the "Add or Remove Programs" option. From there, find Internet Explorer in the list of installed programs and select "Uninstall". Follow the prompts to complete the uninstallation process.
Uninstalling Internet Explorer from XP should not affect other programs or your computer, as long as you have an alternative web browser installed. However, it is always recommended to create a system restore point before making any major changes to your computer.
Yes, you can reinstall Internet Explorer on XP after uninstalling it. You can either download the installation file from the Microsoft website or use the "Add or Remove Programs" option in the Control Panel to reinstall it.
Some people may want to uninstall Internet Explorer from XP for various reasons, such as using a different web browser, reducing clutter on their computer, or to troubleshoot issues with Internet Explorer.
No, it is not possible to completely remove Internet Explorer from XP. Since Internet Explorer is integrated into the operating system, some components will always remain on your computer even after uninstallation. However, you can disable Internet Explorer so that it is no longer visible or accessible.