Updated Versions of Internet Explorer Not Listed in Add/Remove Programs (277624)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 for Windows 2000 SP 1
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 for Windows 2000 SP 2
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 for Windows 2000 SP 1
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 for Windows 2000 SP 2
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 for Windows 2000
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6 for Windows 2000
This article was previously published under Q277624

SYMPTOMS

Updated versions of Internet Explorer are not listed in the Add/Remove Programs tool in Control Panel after you install a Microsoft Windows 2000 service pack.

WORKAROUND

If you need to uninstall Internet Explorer, uninstall the Windows 2000 service pack, uninstall Internet Explorer by using the Add/Remove Programs tool in Control Panel, and then reapply the Windows 2000 service pack.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/26/2003
Keywords:kbenv kbprb KB277624
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