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    IE 8 install problem

    I've just downloaded IE8 and everytime when it is trying to install the core components, it fails. It comes with the error code 490. I tried searching the web but nothing relevent comes up, can anybody help?!
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    Re: IE 8 install problem

    Is tat the *only* error code you get? Are there any other errors in the application or system logs?

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    Re: IE 8 install problem

    yes....
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    Re: IE 8 install problem

    Quote Originally Posted by TangoR34 View Post
    yes....
    ...and the errors would be?

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    Re: IE 8 install problem

    Are you using a customised version of Windows by any chance?

    I've come across 2 separate similar issues that were caused by an install that had components removed from it.
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    Re: IE 8 install problem

    Have you tried downloading the file again, maybe it was a corrupted download?

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    Re: IE 8 install problem

    i just had a quick google and error 490 seems to indicate system file/registry problems. (wont link to site because theres some potentially dodgy looking downloads on it - wouldn't like to be the cause of you downloading a file that knackers your whole PC )

    ccleaner *might* work with the registry clean. then try IE8 install again.

    if it doesn't work a fresh install of windows will possibly sort it. especialy considering you said there were other errors.

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    Re: IE 8 install problem

    The installer was downloaded from the official web. The version of my windows came with my laptop and I have kept it genuine since without installing (as far as I'm aware)dodgy stuff. But I'll definitely try ccleaner now and I will see how it goes
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    Re: IE 8 install problem

    Tried CCleaner but it still doesn't work. I forgot to mention that the "yes" I said before meant "yes, that was the only error code I encountered". It had no trouble installing the core components but as soon as it installs Language pack a big cross pops up and not even bothered to skip it.
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    Re: IE 8 install problem

    Is this a n-lite or v-lite customized install of Windows?

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