How do I Remove Internet Explorer From Computer?

[Flysofree]

It's not listed as a program on the Add/Remove Program List. The screen has become full size and I am only using Firefox. Would like to remove IE and reinstall. When I try to install, I get the message that there is a version on the computer so it can't be installed. How do I uninstall it? Thanks

[DeltaLover]

google is your friend:

http://www.wikihow.com/Uninstall-Internet-Explorer-Completely

https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=remove+internet+explorer+completely

Getting rid of IE is certainly a step forward, although It would be even better if you go ahead and remove Window$ all together installing something way better which also happens to be completely free... Try one of the following links:

http://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop/install-ubuntu-desktop

http://community.linuxmint.com/tutorial/view/744

http://www.kubuntu.org/news/kubuntu-14.04

For something a bit more advanced you can also try:

https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Installation_guide

[DJofSD]

It's not listed as a program on the Add/Remove Program List. The screen has become full size and I am only using Firefox. Would like to remove IE and reinstall. When I try to install, I get the message that there is a version on the computer so it can't be installed. How do I uninstall it? Thanks
I'm curious: why are you doing that?

[Flysofree]

I'm curious: why are you doing that?

Like a dummy or for some reason ..I hit full screen. It did that but I could not get the normal size back..I hit the "ESC" button..no help finally it came to a place where the little x was in the right upper corner with tools ect and I was able to close it out...but each time I re-open Internet Ex. back to the full screen..Wish I had never hit full screen. Firefox is more user friendly, but am scared to be without IE forever.

[headhawg]

You don't need to uninstall IE. Use it only when you have to, and the other times use FF (or Chrome). You can use the F11 key in IE to switch between full screen and normal mode, I think.

[wilderness]

"but each time I re-open Internet Ex. back to the full screen"

You've resized the screen manually, rather with the FULL size icon.

Five steps.
1) Open one version of IE and resize to your liking and then minimize IE on tool bar.
2) Open a second dispaly of IE and and resize to your liking.
3) close the first IE on toolbar.
4) then close the 2d IE on tool bar.
5) Reopen IE and it will be to the size your adjusted to.

[Flysofree]

You don't need to uninstall IE. Use it only when you have to, and the other times use FF (or Chrome). You can use the F11 key in IE to switch between full screen and normal mode, I think.
F11 has saved the day!!! Thanks.

[Longshot6977]

F11 has saved the day!!! Thanks.
So you were going to uninstall it because you couldn't figure out how to resize it?! Thank God for the F11 key. IE always seems to get a bad rap due to a user error. But do what Headhawg said and use it as needed along with Chrome. IE does have some usefulness as well as compatibility with many sites. I primarily use Chrome, but still have IE installed if needed.

[stoneisland]

So you were going to uninstall it because you couldn't figure out how to resize it?! Thank God for the F11 key. IE always seems to get a bad rap due to a user error. But do what Headhawg said and use it as needed along with Chrome. IE does have some usefulness as well as compatibility with many sites. I primarily use Chrome, but still have IE installed if needed.
Classic PEBCAK

[gillenr]

I am on Vista sp2 & to uninstall ie9, you have to uninstall the update that installed it.

[headhawg]

I am on Vista sp2 & to uninstall ie9, you have to uninstall the update that installed it.Actually it's much harder to uninstall IE than that. What you did is uninstall IE9, but you probably still have IE7 or 8 installed which is what came with Vista originally.

[wilderness]

Actually it's much harder to uninstall IE than that. What you did is uninstall IE9, but you probably still have IE7 or 8 installed which is what came with Vista originally.

Ditto.

It was my understanding that in earlier versions of Windoze, there was NOT any way to uninstall IE entirely.

Your are able to delete all the shortcuts leading to the software (as well as the icon from your desktop), which is what I've done.

Given the advent of so many other FREE browsers (and more secure) and the long-term vulnerabilities associated with IE, there's simply NOT any reason to use the crap.

[DJofSD]

Ditto.

It was my understanding that in earlier versions of Windoze, there was NOT any way to uninstall IE entirely.

Your are able to delete all the shortcuts leading to the software (as well as the icon from your desktop), which is what I've done.

Given the advent of so many other FREE browsers (and more secure) and the long-term vulnerabilities associated with IE, there's simply NOT any reason to use the crap.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_v._Microsoft_Corp.

The plaintiffs alleged that Microsoft abused monopoly power on Intel-based personal computers in its handling of operating system and web browser sales. The issue central to the case was whether Microsoft was allowed to bundle its flagship Internet Explorer (IE) web browser software with its Microsoft Windows operating system. Bundling them together is alleged to have been responsible for Microsoft's victory in the browser wars as every Windows user had a copy of Internet Explorer. It was further alleged that this restricted the market for competing web browsers (such as Netscape Navigator or Opera) that were slow to download over a modem or had to be purchased at a store. Underlying these disputes were questions over whether Microsoft altered or manipulated its application programming interfaces (APIs) to favor Internet Explorer over third party web browsers, Microsoft's conduct in forming restrictive licensing agreements with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and Microsoft's intent in its course of conduct.

The article does not explain that, in part, the bundling aspect of the dispute meant being able to completely uninstall IE.

[Longshot6977]

Uninstalling IE is very difficult. There are always remnants in the registry that seem to just stay there and cause small problems. There are a few computer sites that describe how to get rid of it, but not really completely. Better off to just leave it on the PC and use another browser in conjunction with it.