How do I completely remove ALL TRACES of IE8 so that websites with browser checkers correctly identify my downgraded browser as IE7 and not IE8 thanks?

Answer 1

Steps for Windows 7

To uninstall internet Explorer 8, follow these steps:

1. Exit all programs.
2. Click StartCollapse this imageExpand this image

   , and then click Control Panel.

3. Click Programs and Features.
4. In the Task pane, click Turn Windows features on or off.
5. In the list of windows features, click to clear the check box next to Internet Explorer 8.
6. In the window that opens, click Yes in response to the warning message.

The system restarts after Internet Explorer 8 is uninstalled.