Re: reinstalling IE 6 SP2

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Andrianov wrote:

I want to reinstall IE, but can't find this distributive. Microsoft offers
only IE 6 SP1. Where can I download the distr for IE 6 SP2 from? Because
WinXP eng doesn't allow to install an older version over a new one.

See http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=318378
"How to Reinstall or Repair Internet Explorer and Outlook Express in Windows
XP".
You will need to uninstall WinXP SP2 from Control Panel -> Add/Remove
Programs and then reinstall Service Pack 2.
http://support.microsoft.com/KB/875350
"How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 2 from your computer".
That's the method to reinstall IE/OE in WinXP SP2.

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Vincenzo Di Russo
Microsoft® MVP - Most Valuable Professional
Windows - Internet Explorer since 2003
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