The complete operation method of IE8 browser uninstallation (1)

The full operation method of IE8 browser uninstallation:

After IE8 came out, many IE-based browsers enabled IE8 kernel, which caused the old version of IE to no longer be favored. However, many brothers who have used IE8 are not very flustered by IE8. They have adapted to the simplicity of the old version and want to delete the IE8 browser. However, the normal method is not completely uninstalled, so how can I completely delete IE8? The author gives you a detailed answer.

Getting Ready

To uninstall IE8, first make sure you have the IE8 and operating system versions. It's worth noting that when Internet Explorer 8 (IE8) is removed, older versions of Internet Explorer and custom settings (such as add-ons, favorites, and home pages) are restored.

IE8 Uninstallation Method

To uninstall IE8 under WINXP and higher versions of win2003, follow these steps:

1. Close all applications

2 . Start - Control Panel - Add Remove Programs, in the list of currently installed programs, click Windows Internet Explorer 8, and then click Remove.

3. Follow the instructions to uninstall Internet Explorer 8. After rebooting, you can.

Alternate uninstallation steps under winxp and win2003

To uninstall Internet Explorer 8, follow these steps:

1. Carefully select and copy the following command:

%windir%\\ie8\\spuninst\\spuninst.exe

2. Click Start, and then click Run.

3. In the Open box, type Cmd.exe, and then press ENTER.

4. Right-click inside the Cmd.exe window and click Paste to paste the command you copied in step 1.

5. Press Enter to uninstall Internet Explorer 8.

6. After the program uninstallation is complete, restart your computer.

Deleting IE8 under Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008

To uninstall Internet Explorer 8, follow these steps:

1. Close all programs.

2. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.

3. Click Uninstall a Program under the Programs category

4. In the task pane, click View Installed Updates.

5. In the list of installed updates, double-click Windows Internet Explorer 8.

Note: If Windows Internet Explorer 8 does not appear in the list of installed updates, try an alternate step for Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008.

6. In the Uninstall Updates dialog box, click Yes.

Note: If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, type your password or click

Continue.

7. Follow the instructions to uninstall Internet Explorer 8.

8. After the program uninstallation is complete, restart your computer.

Alternate Steps for Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008

To uninstall Internet Explorer 8, follow these steps:

1. Carefully select and copy the following command:

FORFILES /P %WINDIR%\\servicing\\Packages /M Microsoft-Windows-InternetExplorer-8*.mum /c "cmd /c echo Uninstalling package @fname && start /w pkgmgr /up: @fname /norestart"

2. Click Start and type Cmd.exe in the Start Search box.

3. In the list of programs, right-click Cmd.exe and then click Run as administrator.

Note: If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, type your password or click Continue.

4. Right-click inside the Administrator: Command Prompt window and click Paste to paste the command you copied in step 1.

5. Press Enter to uninstall Internet Explorer 8.