Sick of 64bit IE, help me make it go away

[[TW]Fox]

Guys how can I make 64bit Internet Explorer go away for ever? I don't mind it but it seems nothing works on it, so every single site I visit gives me a prompt to download flash or whatever which of course wont work because flash wont support 64bit IE.

So I use the 32bit version, and its fine, but even after changing all my shortcuts to the 32bit version I almost invariably end up with the damn 64bit version running AGAIN.

How can I make it go away without installing Firefox?

 

[Margaret]

Install Opera.

 

[Craig321]

Guys how can I make 64bit Internet Explorer go away for ever? I don't mind it but it seems nothing works on it, so every single site I visit gives me a prompt to download flash or whatever which of course wont work because flash wont support 64bit IE.

So I use the 32bit version, and its fine, but even after changing all my shortcuts to the 32bit version I almost invariably end up with the damn 64bit version running AGAIN.

How can I make it go away without installing Firefox?

Have you tried changing it in "Change default programs Windows uses" in the Control Panel?

 

[Vertigo]

Eh?

The 32-bit version is the default, you should only get the 64-bit one if you explicitly ask for it. Using Vista x64 both at home and work and I've never had any issues with this - it always defaults to the 32-bit version.

 

[ShakenNstirred]

i had both IE`s listed in start/all programs
but they are named so you know which to use
IE and IE 64, and as said the main icon should start 32bit version

 

[[TW]Fox]

I appreciate that but it just doesn't seem to happen like that. I always end up with the 64bit version

 

[Tute]

Have you been through the whole "set program access and defaults" bit in Control Panel?

I don't think there's a way to just "remove" it - IE has certain files which are critical to the system and even if you just deleted the executable I bet Windows would whine your house down about it.

 

[Phil2008]

Yeah with vista 64bit you still use the 32bit of internet explorer.

 

[Firegod]

Install Opera.

Truth. Much quicker as well.

 

[V4NT0M]

Whats wrong with FF?

I love the face that IE7 x64 seems to be really fast, but you're right nothing works in it. I do not believe there is a way to get rid of it. Do the above with program defaults. If that doesn't work, what are you clicking on the bring up IE in the first place?

 

[Le Samourai]

Check your app paths in the registry:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\iexplore.exe

Default to:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE

Path to:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Explorer;

Backup registry beforehand though in case it goes really wrong!

 

[NathanE]

Truth. Much quicker as well.

It's bloatware though. It's like someone in Motors asking for a motorway hack and then being recommended a van.

 

[mrk]

Firefox is the way to go.

I would have thought you'd be using it anyway though....

 

[Skeeter]

Chrome.