Sfc /scannow
which will scan and restore protected system files (which IE is).
If this does not work, check out How to Reinstall or Repair Internet Explorer and Outlook Express in Windows XP
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- Published on Apr 20, 2004.
- Last Modified on Apr 20, 2004.
- Last Modified by Wayne Maples.
- Rated 3.1 out of 5 based on 22 votes.
Windows XP comes with Internet Explorer 6. Microsoft has made IE part of the
core operating system. If you think IE is screwed up, and want to repair it, you
must use the sfc command:
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