I can’t uninstall Internet Explorer 8

I can’t uninstall Internet Explorer 8

If you are already running Windows XP Service Pack 3 then you should uninstall Windows XP Service Pack 3 first before you can uninstall Windows Internet Explorer 7 or 8.

This issue happens if you installed Windows Internet Explorer 7 or 8 first before you installed Windows XP Service Pack 3.

To uninstall Windows XP Service Pack 3, please follow the steps below:

1. Click on Start> Run.

2. In the text box, type in appwiz. Cpl. You can also open Control Panel and then choose Add or Remove Programs.

3. A new windows should appear. Click or check on the option "Show Updates".

4. Click on Windows Service Pack 3 and then Click on Remove.

5. Click Finish to complete the removal process.

6. Restart your computer.

You should be able to see the Remove option on Windows Internet Explorer 7 or 8 now and you should be able to remove it and then restart your computer to complete the changes.

After the removal of Windows Internet Explorer 7 or 8. You need to install Windows Service Pack 3 again. Just make sure that you have Windows Automatic Updates turned on.

To check if Windows Service Pack 3 is installed, please follow the steps below:

1. Right-click on My Computer.

2. Click on Properties.

3. If you see Service Pack 3 on the Properties windows after your Windows XP performed the Automatic Update, that means Windows XP Service Pack 3 is installed again.