re install IE?

[jimijames]

Hi, when I start IE, it takes over a minute for anything to appear on the screen, even though I can hear the hard drive working as soon as I click the IE icon. I've done a defrag, but it has not helped.
So I want to re install IE from my XP disk ( I think it's on there?).
If I do this, will I lose all my settings and fave list etc?

Thanks.

[BipolarBill]

A better idea is to scan and repair with Spybot:

http://security.kolla.de/

[jimijames]

I have scanned with spybot, it made no difference. How do I repair?

[dajogejr]

From the control panel, add/remove programs.
If you choose IE6, you will have the option to repair it. See if this works...

[jimijames]

There is no option to repair.


I'm using XP btw.

[dajogejr]

Those sneaky dogs...

Try to remove it in Control Panel using Add/Remove Windows components..

Do you have all the critical updates?

Oh...might want to try to re-service pack XP with SP1, just for the hey of it, as well.

I don't see IE on the XP disk..but, it might be hidden deep down...

Also, if you follow this path:

C:\Documents and Settings\%username%\ and copy the favorites folder elsewhere...it's safe and won't get deleted...

[Ol'Tunzafun]

From the Start menu, select Run.
In the Open field, type sfc /scannow (Note: There is a space between sfc and /scannow)
Select the OK button.
Follow the prompts throughout the System File Checker process.
Reboot the computer when System File Checker completes.