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How do I remove IE8 and return to IE7?

by Oscar Sodani
May 4, 2009
If you suddenly find your computer running Internet Explorer 8 (IE8) and wish you could return to IE7, Microsoft HAS supplied an uninstall program to help.

Steps to Remove IE8 on Windows XP

  • Click on the Start button and choose Run.
  • Next, type the following line into the Run box, exactly as shown:
    %windir%\ie8\spuninst\spuninst.exe
  • Press Enter and follow the prompts.
  • When it is done uninstalling, REBOOT your computer.
If you are having problems with removing IE8, post your question in our Computer Help forum and someone will help you.