How to:Uninstall Internet Explorer 7

Solution:

Use one the following methods:

1. Use 'Add or Remove Programs' to uninstall Internet Explorer 7.

2. Use Spuninst.exe to uninstall Internet Explorer 7

Method 1: Use 'Add or Remove Programs' to uninstall Internet Explorer 7

Step 1: Use 'Add or Remove Programs' to uninstall Internet Explorer 7
a. Click 'Start' and then click 'Run'.
b. In the 'Open' box, type 'appwiz.cpl' and then click 'OK'.
c. In the list of programs, click 'Windows Internet Explorer 7' and then click 'Remove'.
d. Follow the wizard instructions to uninstall Internet Explorer 7.
After you uninstall Internet Explorer 7, double-click the Internet Explorer icon to verify that Internet Explorer 6 is restored.

If you cannot uninstall Internet Explorer 7 by using this method, try Method 2.

Method 2: Use Spuninst.exe to uninstall Internet Explorer 7

Step 1: Make hidden files and hidden folders visible
a. Click 'Start' and then click 'My Documents'.
b. On the 'Tools' menu, click 'Folder Options'.
c. Click the 'View' tab.
d. In the 'Advanced settings' list, under 'Hidden files and folders', click 'Show hidden files and folders'
and then click 'OK'.

Step 2: Run Spuninst.exe to uninstall Internet Explorer 7
a. Click 'Start' and then click 'Run'.
b. In the 'Open' box, type '%windir%\ie7\spuninst\spuninst.exe' and then click 'OK'.
c. Follow the wizard instructions to uninstall Internet Explorer 7.
After you uninstall Internet Explorer 7, double-click the Internet Explorer icon to verify that Internet
Explorer 6 is restored.