How do I delete and reinstall Microsoft Internet Explorer?

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What if I have XP Service pack 2? What version of Internet Explorer does a person download then? I mean wouldn't the "regular" IE have only Service Pack 1? In that case , I wouldn't want it would I?
I hope this makes sense.
thanks

Just download the latest from the Microsoft site. I'll be fully up to date.

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Here's a question that I hope someone can answer....
I need to re-install IE due to Spyware.
Spybot can't remove the spyware because it keeps saying the problem file is "currently in use." Even when IE is closed. It's still running, of course. So therefore, I need to re-install in hopes this will remove the problems with my current IE. But.......
How to get the re-install if you can't use IE to get on the internet???
This is making me batty. Please help!
Thanks,
Felicia

If you can't get to the internet on this computer, then you'll most likely need to either use another computer to download and burn to CD, or use your installation CDs to re-install.

I attemtped to delete IE by deleting the icons and using the control panel Add/Remove programs.
I now realize that was a big mistake.
What should I do now??

Depends on your operating system. If Windows XP, run the System File Checker. http://ask-leo.com/what_is_the_system_file_checker_and_how_do_i_run_it.html

Hi

I am not able to remove IE 6, and I can't re-install over it because it says I have a newer verson running...AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!
I didn't see an answer for this particular question.

Hi,
my IE is provided by my old ISP & i think that i need my IE provided by my new ISP.how do i sort this out? can i still get onto the internet to get a new one if i just install this one? my new ISP told me to sort this. help please

You can just download and install the new version.

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