Vista - IE8 problems

HELP

The other day I recieved a automatic update, so as normal I accepted it
since then IE8 does not even load ...

Things I've tried:
Tried to uninstall IE8, but can't find it in "Remove programs"
Tried to system restore, but won't allow past the download date
Tried Re-installing it, but keeps giving me a error message "you have a newer version already installed on system"
Tried so so so many things....

Can anyone please HELP

To Uninstall IE8

1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
2. Click Uninstall a Program under the Programs category
3. In the Tasks pane, click View installed updates.
4. In the list of installed updates, double-click Windows Internet Explorer 8.
5. In the Uninstall an update dialog box, click Yes. Note If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, type the password, or click Continue.
6. Follow the instructions to uninstall Internet Explorer 8.

When the uninstall program is finished, restart your computer.

To Uninstall IE8

1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
2. Click Uninstall a Program under the Programs category
3. In the Tasks pane, click View installed updates.
4. In the list of installed updates, double-click Windows Internet Explorer 8.
5. In the Uninstall an update dialog box, click Yes.
6. Note If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, type the password, or click Continue.
7. Follow the instructions to uninstall Internet Explorer 8.
8. When the uninstall program is finished, restart your computer.

Check if it works....

What was the automatic update?
Have you tried starting IE without add-ons (Start - All Programs - Accessories - System Tools - Internet Explorer)?

Thanks for speedy reply.....

Jerni - This is my problem... 'Windows Internet Explorer 8' does not show in my 'Uninstall an update'...so I can't find it to remove

Submarine - I tried the 'no add on' but again no response....


HELP

Attachment 13941Hi,
Go to Windows Update(Start->All Prog.-> Wind.Update), right at the bottom left you'll find "Installed Updates" and you can uninstall IE8 there.

No sorry...

it isn't in there...yet if I try and install it, it says I already have a better version installed

When you say you tried to system restore - did you actually do a system restore ?

If so , sytem restore again to undo that one - after that, you may see IE8 in the installed updates list and can uninstall it from there.

Sorry..System restore won't allow me to restore before the 02/07/09.
but the updates happened on the 01/07/09