Windows 7 comes with Internet Explorer 8, or IE8, preinstalled on the operating system. Because Internet Explorer integrates into many of the Windows 7 operating system components, the program files remain on your computer even if you uninstall the browser. This is fortunate, as it makes installing IE8 on Windows 7 as simple as re-enabling it in Windows Features. You can use this method to both uninstall and reinstall IE8 on your Windows 7 computer.
Instructions
1. Click the Windows "Start" button, and select "Control Panel." The Control Panel window appears.
2. Click on the "Programs" heading.
3. Click "Turn Windows Features On or Off." Input your Windows 7 administrator password if prompted. The Windows Features dialog box appears.
4. Scroll through the list of Windows 7 features and locate "Internet Explorer 8." Place a check mark next to it and click "OK." A progress bar appears; allow the computer to install IE8.
5. Restart the computer for the changes to take effect.
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