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Re: Where can I find 32 bit Internet Explorer for XP Professional

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"korkman" <korkman@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>
> Hi
>
> That just reloads the 32-bit IE that doesn't work correctly.


Elaborate on your symptoms please and explain how you "removed" IE 32-bit
from your system. Often when posters say this what they think they did
is not what actually happened.


> When I do the HELP, it doesn't show a version, product ID, etc, they are
> blank.


That could imply something entirely different, such as broken scripting support.

What happens if you Run... iexplore.exe -nohome
and click on the Stop button? Hint: watch the Status bar, Title bar and Address bar
as well as the display area of the window.

For more clues about what that did, open the TIF Viewer, sorted by Last Accessed.
E.g. in IE: Tools, Options, Settings, View Files (Alt-T,O,Alt-S,V)
and then View, Arrange Icons by > Last Accessed

Tip: you could get an even better picture of what is happening during those tests
by running ProcMon, especially if you have a second normal trace to compare
it to.


BTW I don't have your OS so I don't know exactly how IE should be configured on it.
Cross-posting to 64bit.general. OP pasted for convenience of new readers.


HTH

Robert Aldwinckle
---


> Thanks
> larry
> "Viktor Krammer" wrote:
>
>> Hello Larry,
>>
>> The 32-bit IE is located here
>>
>> C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
>>
>> Best regards,
>>
>> Viktor Krammer

<paste>
"korkman" <korkman@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:F7642C2B-C16C-412A-8968-8D3625BE2DF2@microsoft.com...
>I had to remove the 32 bit IE that came with my computer. I have tried to
> download 32 bit versions of IE and they all give a message that it will not
> run on a 64 bit, anyone know where the 32 bit that runs on a 64 bit xp
> thanks
> larry
</paste>
 
Re: Where can I find 32 bit Internet Explorer for XP Professional

Re: Where can I find 32 bit Internet Explorer for XP Professional

Hi, Larry (the OP).

>I had to remove the 32 bit IE that came with my computer.

As Robert said, IE is NOT removable from any version of Windows - at least,
not by us mere mortals. IE7 is an integral part of Vista. IE6 won't run on
Vista, but it is an integral part of WinXP and can be upgraded to IE7 by a
download from Microsoft here:
Internet Explorer 7 downloads
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/ie/getitnow.mspx

That site apparently detects my 64-bit hardware because it tells ME:
<paste>
Based on your operating system, the version of Internet Explorer 7 below is
best for your computer.

Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP Professional x64 Edition and Windows
Server 2003 x64 Edition
</paste>

I've been running 64-bit CPUs for nearly 4 years and Vista Ultimate x64 for
well over a year, and I ran both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of WinXP before
that. The 32-bit version of IE7 runs on all of them. In fact, even Vista
x64 defaults to the 32-bit version and it takes an extra (easy) step to
Start the 64-bit version.

To see which version of IE7 is running, click Help | About Internet
Explorer. If you are running the 64-bit version, it will say "64-bit
Edition" in the Version line. If it doesn't say 64-bit, then you are
running the 32-bit version. (Don't get confused by the next line, which
says Cipher Strength: 256-bit.)

From WHERE did you download your copy of IE7? Maybe you got a bad download
need to download it again.

Final tip: Whenever you need help, please include at least a basic
description of your hardware and operating system.

RC
--
R. C. White, CPA
San Marcos, TX
rc@grandecom.net
Microsoft Windows MVP
(Running Windows Live Mail 2008 in Vista Ultimate x64 SP1)

"Robert Aldwinckle" <robald@techemail.com> wrote in message
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> (cross-post added to 64bit general)
> "korkman" <korkman@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:87FC7D22-225D-4A83-828C-8CF279409558@microsoft.com...
>>
>> Hi
>>
>> That just reloads the 32-bit IE that doesn't work correctly.
>
>
> Elaborate on your symptoms please and explain how you "removed" IE 32-bit
> from your system. Often when posters say this what they think they did
> is not what actually happened.
>
>
>> When I do the HELP, it doesn't show a version, product ID, etc, they are
>> blank.
>
>
> That could imply something entirely different, such as broken scripting
> support.
>
> What happens if you Run... iexplore.exe -nohome
> and click on the Stop button? Hint: watch the Status bar, Title bar and
> Address bar
> as well as the display area of the window.
>
> For more clues about what that did, open the TIF Viewer, sorted by Last
> Accessed.
> E.g. in IE: Tools, Options, Settings, View Files (Alt-T,O,Alt-S,V)
> and then View, Arrange Icons by > Last Accessed
>
> Tip: you could get an even better picture of what is happening during
> those tests
> by running ProcMon, especially if you have a second normal trace to
> compare
> it to.
>
>
> BTW I don't have your OS so I don't know exactly how IE should be
> configured on it.
> Cross-posting to 64bit.general. OP pasted for convenience of new
> readers.
>
>
> HTH
>
> Robert Aldwinckle
> ---
>
>
>> Thanks
>> larry
>> "Viktor Krammer" wrote:
>>
>>> Hello Larry,
>>>
>>> The 32-bit IE is located here
>>>
>>> C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
>>>
>>> Best regards,
>>>
>>> Viktor Krammer
>
> <paste>
> "korkman" <korkman@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:F7642C2B-C16C-412A-8968-8D3625BE2DF2@microsoft.com...
>>I had to remove the 32 bit IE that came with my computer. I have tried to
>> download 32 bit versions of IE and they all give a message that it will
>> not
>> run on a 64 bit, anyone know where the 32 bit that runs on a 64 bit xp
>> thanks
>> larry
> </paste>
 
Re: Where can I find 32 bit Internet Explorer for XP Professional

Re: Where can I find 32 bit Internet Explorer for XP Professional

I have just bought a new Windows XP SP2 system and it is the 64 bit version.
As with many folks, I rejected Vista because I wanted to avoid compatability
issues; but I got them anyway. I downloaded the 64 bit version of IE7 and
that works. I would like to install a 32 bit version of IE7 on this computer
to use as the default browser since Adobe Flash does not work in a 64 bit
environment and that cuts out a chuck of the content on the web.

Where do I find a 32 bit IE7 and how do I install it so it works?
--
Regards,

Piccolo (roberthelms@btclick.com)


"R. C. White" wrote:

> Hi, Larry (the OP).
>
> >I had to remove the 32 bit IE that came with my computer.
>
> As Robert said, IE is NOT removable from any version of Windows - at least,
> not by us mere mortals. IE7 is an integral part of Vista. IE6 won't run on
> Vista, but it is an integral part of WinXP and can be upgraded to IE7 by a
> download from Microsoft here:
> Internet Explorer 7 downloads
> http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/ie/getitnow.mspx
>
> That site apparently detects my 64-bit hardware because it tells ME:
> <paste>
> Based on your operating system, the version of Internet Explorer 7 below is
> best for your computer.
>
> Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP Professional x64 Edition and Windows
> Server 2003 x64 Edition
> </paste>
>
> I've been running 64-bit CPUs for nearly 4 years and Vista Ultimate x64 for
> well over a year, and I ran both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of WinXP before
> that. The 32-bit version of IE7 runs on all of them. In fact, even Vista
> x64 defaults to the 32-bit version and it takes an extra (easy) step to
> Start the 64-bit version.
>
> To see which version of IE7 is running, click Help | About Internet
> Explorer. If you are running the 64-bit version, it will say "64-bit
> Edition" in the Version line. If it doesn't say 64-bit, then you are
> running the 32-bit version. (Don't get confused by the next line, which
> says Cipher Strength: 256-bit.)
>
> From WHERE did you download your copy of IE7? Maybe you got a bad download
> need to download it again.
>
> Final tip: Whenever you need help, please include at least a basic
> description of your hardware and operating system.
>
> RC
> --
> R. C. White, CPA
> San Marcos, TX
> rc@grandecom.net
> Microsoft Windows MVP
> (Running Windows Live Mail 2008 in Vista Ultimate x64 SP1)
>
> "Robert Aldwinckle" <robald@techemail.com> wrote in message
> news:uMkHxd8oIHA.3976@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> > (cross-post added to 64bit general)
> > "korkman" <korkman@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:87FC7D22-225D-4A83-828C-8CF279409558@microsoft.com...
> >>
> >> Hi
> >>
> >> That just reloads the 32-bit IE that doesn't work correctly.
> >
> >
> > Elaborate on your symptoms please and explain how you "removed" IE 32-bit
> > from your system. Often when posters say this what they think they did
> > is not what actually happened.
> >
> >
> >> When I do the HELP, it doesn't show a version, product ID, etc, they are
> >> blank.
> >
> >
> > That could imply something entirely different, such as broken scripting
> > support.
> >
> > What happens if you Run... iexplore.exe -nohome
> > and click on the Stop button? Hint: watch the Status bar, Title bar and
> > Address bar
> > as well as the display area of the window.
> >
> > For more clues about what that did, open the TIF Viewer, sorted by Last
> > Accessed.
> > E.g. in IE: Tools, Options, Settings, View Files (Alt-T,O,Alt-S,V)
> > and then View, Arrange Icons by > Last Accessed
> >
> > Tip: you could get an even better picture of what is happening during
> > those tests
> > by running ProcMon, especially if you have a second normal trace to
> > compare
> > it to.
> >
> >
> > BTW I don't have your OS so I don't know exactly how IE should be
> > configured on it.
> > Cross-posting to 64bit.general. OP pasted for convenience of new
> > readers.
> >
> >
> > HTH
> >
> > Robert Aldwinckle
> > ---
> >
> >
> >> Thanks
> >> larry
> >> "Viktor Krammer" wrote:
> >>
> >>> Hello Larry,
> >>>
> >>> The 32-bit IE is located here
> >>>
> >>> C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
> >>>
> >>> Best regards,
> >>>
> >>> Viktor Krammer
> >
> > <paste>
> > "korkman" <korkman@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:F7642C2B-C16C-412A-8968-8D3625BE2DF2@microsoft.com...
> >>I had to remove the 32 bit IE that came with my computer. I have tried to
> >> download 32 bit versions of IE and they all give a message that it will
> >> not
> >> run on a 64 bit, anyone know where the 32 bit that runs on a 64 bit xp
> >> thanks
> >> larry
> > </paste>
>
 
Re: Where can I find 32 bit Internet Explorer for XP Professional

Re: Where can I find 32 bit Internet Explorer for XP Professional

When you download and install the file for IE7 x64 you get
both. This is because both IE6 x64 and IE6 x86 are in the
base system of x64, so when you 'upgrade' to IE7 you get
both in the same package.


piccolo wrote:
> I have just bought a new Windows XP SP2 system and it is the 64 bit version.
> As with many folks, I rejected Vista because I wanted to avoid compatability
> issues; but I got them anyway. I downloaded the 64 bit version of IE7 and
> that works. I would like to install a 32 bit version of IE7 on this computer
> to use as the default browser since Adobe Flash does not work in a 64 bit
> environment and that cuts out a chuck of the content on the web.
>
> Where do I find a 32 bit IE7 and how do I install it so it works?
 
Re: Where can I find 32 bit Internet Explorer for XP Professional

Re: Where can I find 32 bit Internet Explorer for XP Professional

Bobby,

Then how do I switch from the 64bit IE7 to the 32bit IE7? As is, my IE7 will
not show movies on Youtube because they require Flash and Flash is not
available in 64bit.
--
Regards,

Piccolo (Robert)


"Bobby Johnson" wrote:

> When you download and install the file for IE7 x64 you get
> both. This is because both IE6 x64 and IE6 x86 are in the
> base system of x64, so when you 'upgrade' to IE7 you get
> both in the same package.
>
>
> piccolo wrote:
> > I have just bought a new Windows XP SP2 system and it is the 64 bit version.
> > As with many folks, I rejected Vista because I wanted to avoid compatability
> > issues; but I got them anyway. I downloaded the 64 bit version of IE7 and
> > that works. I would like to install a 32 bit version of IE7 on this computer
> > to use as the default browser since Adobe Flash does not work in a 64 bit
> > environment and that cuts out a chuck of the content on the web.
> >
> > Where do I find a 32 bit IE7 and how do I install it so it works?
>
 
Re: Where can I find 32 bit Internet Explorer for XP Professional

Re: Where can I find 32 bit Internet Explorer for XP Professional

the 32-bit ie7 should be the one that opens by default when
you click on the ie icon. the 64-bit ie is noted on the
start menu as such. if you have the 64-bit opening by
default, then some has tinkered with the settings and caused
it to be the default. so, how do you go about opening ie?

piccolo wrote:
> Bobby,
>
> Then how do I switch from the 64bit IE7 to the 32bit IE7? As is, my IE7 will
> not show movies on Youtube because they require Flash and Flash is not
> available in 64bit.
 
Re: Where can I find 32 bit Internet Explorer for XP Professional

Re: Where can I find 32 bit Internet Explorer for XP Professional

I click on the icon. Looking more closely at the program files, I have an
Internet Explorer in both regular and X64 program directories; however they
are the same build 7.0.6000.16674 and both show as 128-bit encription x64
IE7.

So I go back to my first question: what file do I need to download to get
the 32 bit version that will work on XP 64bit?
--
Regards,

Piccolo


"Bobby Johnson" wrote:

> the 32-bit ie7 should be the one that opens by default when
> you click on the ie icon. the 64-bit ie is noted on the
> start menu as such. if you have the 64-bit opening by
> default, then some has tinkered with the settings and caused
> it to be the default. so, how do you go about opening ie?
>
> piccolo wrote:
> > Bobby,
> >
> > Then how do I switch from the 64bit IE7 to the 32bit IE7? As is, my IE7 will
> > not show movies on Youtube because they require Flash and Flash is not
> > available in 64bit.
>
 
Re: Where can I find 32 bit Internet Explorer for XP Professional

Re: Where can I find 32 bit Internet Explorer for XP Professional

As was stated before: There "BOTH" versions in your system,
both 32-bit and 64-bit. The icons at the top of the start
panel, the one on the quick launch bar, and the one label
"Internet Explorer" - without the (64-bit) - are ALL 32-bit
version by DEFAULT.

The only icon for the 64-bit version, by DEFAULT, is on the
Start menu and it is labeled "Internet Explorer (64-bit)".

If this is not the case on your computer, then someone has
been dinkering around in the system settings and the
Registry to change the DEFAULT.

You don't need to install anything else, you just need to
find out how the settings got changed.

The 32-bit version that runs on Windows XP x64 is included
in the package for Windows XP x64. They are BOTH in the
same file - BOTH VERSIONS!


piccolo wrote:
> I click on the icon. Looking more closely at the program files, I have an
> Internet Explorer in both regular and X64 program directories; however they
> are the same build 7.0.6000.16674 and both show as 128-bit encription x64
> IE7.
>
> So I go back to my first question: what file do I need to download to get
> the 32 bit version that will work on XP 64bit?
 
Re: Where can I find 32 bit Internet Explorer for XP Professional

Re: Where can I find 32 bit Internet Explorer for XP Professional

Hi, Piccolo.

By default, for 32-bit Windows XP and Vista, all program files are in
C:\Program Files. So you would find 32-bit Internet Explorer at "C:\Program
Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe".

For WinXP x64 - and continued in Vista x64 - Microsoft's creative developers
came up with the sensible idea of putting 32-bit and 64-bit applications
into separate folders. But instead of leaving 32-bit apps in Program Files
and creating a new Program Files (x64), they decided to put all the 64-bit
apps into good old Program Files and create a new Program Files (x86) folder
for all 32-bit apps. What a DUMB IDEA! - in my humble opinion, of course.

Anyhow, in WinXP x64 and Vista x64, look for the two versions of IE here:
"C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe" - this is the 64-bit
version
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe" - this is the 32-bit
version

> So I go back to my first question: what file do I need to download to get
> the 32 bit version that will work on XP 64bit?

You should not need to download anything; both versions should already be
there in either 64-bit OS.

Using Windows Explorer, you can open the two folders and click on each IE
app and have the two versions open side by side. In each of them, click
Help | About Internet Explorer. On the version line, one will say "64-bit
Edition"; the other will not mention its "bitness" at all. (I'm running IE8
beta in Vista and that line says: "Version: 8.0.6001.17184 64-bit
Edition" in one and just "Version: 8.0.6001.17184" in the other.)

Now, as others have said, you can create shortcuts and icons for each of the
versions, naming them however you like so that you can tell them apart. And
you can have either of them as your default by simply editing the Target
line in the shortcut's Properties to include "(x86)" or not.

It's really quite simple - although it's confusing and takes a while to
explain.

RC
--
R. C. White, CPA
San Marcos, TX
rc@grandecom.net
Microsoft Windows MVP
(Running Windows Live Mail 2008 in Vista Ultimate x64 SP1)

"piccolo" <piccolo@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:6C630C28-74FE-445E-A9C4-61FAA98C68D6@microsoft.com...
> I click on the icon. Looking more closely at the program files, I have an
> Internet Explorer in both regular and X64 program directories; however
> they
> are the same build 7.0.6000.16674 and both show as 128-bit encription x64
> IE7.
>
> So I go back to my first question: what file do I need to download to get
> the 32 bit version that will work on XP 64bit?
> --
> Regards,
>
> Piccolo
>
>
> "Bobby Johnson" wrote:
>
>> the 32-bit ie7 should be the one that opens by default when
>> you click on the ie icon. the 64-bit ie is noted on the
>> start menu as such. if you have the 64-bit opening by
>> default, then some has tinkered with the settings and caused
>> it to be the default. so, how do you go about opening ie?
>>
>> piccolo wrote:
>> > Bobby,
>> >
>> > Then how do I switch from the 64bit IE7 to the 32bit IE7? As is, my IE7
>> > will
>> > not show movies on Youtube because they require Flash and Flash is not
>> > available in 64bit.
 
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