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.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE, Shell/User, Security), AH-VSOP


Dave Neve wrote:
> Hi
>
> 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'?
>
> Thanks
>
> Dave Neve

Hello

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.

Thanks
"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.
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE, Shell/User, Security), AH-VSOP
>
>
> Dave Neve wrote:
>> Hi
>>
>> 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'?
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Dave Neve
>

"Dave Neve" <NoAddressForSpammers@Nofs.fr> wrote in message
news:eS7ezxV6FHA.252@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl
> Hello
>
> 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.
>
> Thanks

No. IE will be installed with WinXP. Access to it can be removed, but IE
has to be there; it's part of Windows.

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> 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'?