> I am going to try to download the latest version to see if that helps.

It won't.

IE is installed by default but it might not be /available/ currently:

Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs > Add/Remove Windows Compents >
Internet Explorer (check if unchecked)

Again, I'm not sure this has anything to do with your printer installation
problem.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE, Shell/User, Security), AH-VSOP

Dave Neve wrote:
> This is what a friend said but as far as I can remember and see by using
> the CD, the installation of IE is optional (although it may well be
> ticked for installation by default)
>
> I didn't install it but now it won't seem to install.
>
> I am going to try to download the latest version to see if that helps.
>
> "PA Bear" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> a écrit dans le message de news:
> OxbmNOV6FHA.808@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> > If WinXP is installed, IE6 SP1 is already installed by default.
> >
> > > This computer is not linked to the NET and the only reason I need to
> > > install IE is because I have error 0x80040705 when trying to install a
> > > printer/scanner.
> >
> > Post the complete error message.
> >
> > WinXP Print/Fax-specific newsgroup:
> > news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsof...wsxp.print_fax, to
> > which I'm crossposting this reply.
> > --
> > Dave Neve wrote:
> > > Installing IE shouldn't be difficult but I am confused.
> > >
> > > I have an "emergency" computer and yes , you've guessed it, I have an
> > > emergency.
> > >
> > > This computer is not linked to the NET and the only reason I need to
> > > install IE is because I have error 0x80040705 when trying to install a
> > > printer/scanner.
> > >
> > > Apparently, the error is due to a missing registry entry concerning
> > > htlm. I could enter the registry entry manually but I am assuming that
> > > I
> > > need to have IE installed.
> > >
> > > I have an old XP Pro CD with SP1 and SP2 has already been installed on
> > > the computer to enhance performance.
> > >
> > > The question is can I install IE from the CD in this case and which
> > > version. IE for XP SP2 or 'other'?