Re: registry affected after removal of spyware

From: Jordan (drjster_at_myrealbox.whoiam.com)
Date: 02/21/04 

Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2004 20:33:27 -0500

Jordan wrote:
> Quack wrote:
>> I recently removed several spyware programs form my computer. Now IE6
>> (I have Win XP) cannot open any URLs, regarless if they are typed in
>> the address bar, the run box, or clicked on as a hyperlink. Every
>> other aspect of my network and internet works, including other
>> browsers. I have even tried to re-download IE6 with theses other
>> browsers, hoping to uninstall and reinstall Internet Explorer, but
>> the non microsoft browsers cannot open some of the windowsupdate web
>> pages. After wasting a couple hours with a campus it staffer, he
>> concluded there must be a problem in the registry... Any help would
>> be greatly appreciated.
>>
>
> Check out:
>
> How to Reinstall or Repair Internet Explorer and Outlook Express in
> Windows XP
> http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=318378

or

http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/IEFAQ.htm#Reinstall

Reinstall or Repair IE / OE in Windows XP

Try IEFix: http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/IEFIX.htm

Or, try the manual procedure below:

First, try reinstalling from the INF files.
Click Start/Run/Type "rundll32.exe setupapi,InstallHinfSection
DefaultInstall 132 %windir%\inf\ie.inf"
This fixes most problems. If not, see below:

Reinstall or Repair Internet Explorer and Outlook Express in Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=318378
[As stated, set the registry key "IsInstalled" to 0. If not, you may be
unable to reinstall IE/OE]
Unable to Install Internet Explorer 6 on Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=304872
General Advisory: Double-check if you have changed the correct registry key.
Because, there are several similar keys in that location. Visit MVP Kelly
Theriot's page: http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
and download the fix named "Enable reinstallation of internet explorer".
This fix changes the IsInstalled flag automatically.
Restart Windows and start Internet Explorer setup again. 

-- 
Jordan

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