Troubleshoot:Botched IE8 install Error

Botched IE8 install

I'm trying to repair a laptop that has a botched install of IE8.
The OS is Vista 32 SP1.

When I attempt to install IE8 again the system replies that the current version is newer.

When I try to open IE8 nothing happens.

There is no uninstall.

Mark

Keys to the Problem Botched IE8 install

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What order were things installed?   E.g.
your symptoms would be consistent with first having  IE8  installed and then installing  Vista SP1.   In order to expose  IE8  for uninstalling it you would have to remove the service pack.

Open Action Center by clicking the Start button Picture of the Start button, clicking Control Panel, and then, under System and Security, clicking Review your computer's status.

Make sure your computer has at least the minimum amount of random access memory (RAM) required to run the program that is displaying the error. Look for the program requirements online or in the packaging information.

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