The Internet Explorer Repair tool includes the following features:
A feature to identify problems with Internet Explorer that are caused by files that are out of date.

A feature to fix problems that are caused by the incorrect or incomplete registration of Internet Explorer files.

A feature to restore or repair the desktop or Start menu shortcut commands for Internet Explorer that have been deleted or do not function properly.

To use the Internet Explorer Repair tool:
Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click Add/Remove Programs.

On the Install/Uninstall tab, click Microsoft Internet Explorer 5, click Add/Remove, click Repair the current installation of Internet Explorer, and then click OK.


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