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Re: Downloading IE without a browser
« Reply #15 on: December 16, 2006, 10:21:07 AM »
Considering all the trouble windows goes through to make sure you can't rid IE off of your system in the first place, I doubt he has no browser.  It's easily possible he overlooked it if the shortcut wasn't on desktop ;)

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Re: Downloading IE without a browser
« Reply #16 on: December 16, 2006, 10:26:04 AM »
You're right, it is virtually impossible to remove IE from Windows.
However, it is possible (in theory), but causes a lot of problems.
I think he may have looked further than just his desktop for a browser.
If he hasn't got it/can't find it, the easiest solution is probably to just put Firefox on a flash drive and install it.
Alternatively, either of fffreak's suggestions should work.

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Re: Downloading IE without a browser
« Reply #17 on: December 16, 2006, 12:47:26 PM »
Meanwhile he has gone missing...maybe he found his browser ....
" Anyone who goes to a psychiatrist should have his head examined. "

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Re: Downloading IE without a browser
« Reply #18 on: December 17, 2006, 04:42:30 AM »
Quite possibly . . . we'd better leave a light on so he can find us . . .

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Re: Downloading IE without a browser
« Reply #19 on: December 17, 2006, 12:11:52 PM »
Thanks for the entertainment folks.

Anyone bring the cola and popcorn?

Is there a way to go to add/remove
windows componants?

Again I am ROTFLMAO...When I think
To me selfs...If he's got that Wind-ers,
then he orta have the.......................
'In -The -Net Explorerer.'

Uncle Billy would be horrified if he knew this.
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Sorry,The USA has ruined the language The United Kingdom loaned us. We do our best not to type gibberish. I Hope you can forgive us.

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Re: Downloading IE without a browser
« Reply #20 on: December 17, 2006, 12:17:40 PM »
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Quite possibly . . . we'd better leave a light on so he can find us . . .

....with the light on.......




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« Last Edit: December 17, 2006, 12:19:02 PM by street1 »
Sorry,The USA has ruined the language The United Kingdom loaned us. We do our best not to type gibberish. I Hope you can forgive us.

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Re: Downloading IE without a browser
« Reply #21 on: December 17, 2006, 07:06:08 PM »
I'm turning off the light. Just another drive by poster.  ::)
« Last Edit: December 17, 2006, 07:07:04 PM by GX1_Man »

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Re: Downloading IE without a browser
« Reply #22 on: December 18, 2006, 10:08:50 AM »
I thin it's for the best.
Otherwise the electricity bill may overwhelm us, and we'd have to actually pay for this :o

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Re: Downloading IE without a browser
« Reply #23 on: December 18, 2006, 10:00:21 PM »
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Don't even bother with IE. Get firefox ;) Much better.
Assuming you're using Windows classic:
Start>programs>MS-DOS prompt> type the following:
C:\windows\explorer.exe http://www.mozilla.com
then Dload firefox.
Assuming XP, goto Accessories>prompt instead of just "MS-DOS prompt".
Assuming linux, Use a package downloader.
MacOS, I know nothing.

An interesting way to open Explorer but even that won't work...

This does indeed work, just now tried it.
except used start, run, cmd.
« Last Edit: December 20, 2006, 10:10:00 AM by fffreak »
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