How can I go back to IE8 without major system changes on Windows 7 SP1?

Question

I am a consultant and for that reason, I need to use VPN to do work for customers often. However, after having upgraded to IE10 recently, I am unable to connect to their system. They only support IE6-IE8 so they cannot help me.

Is there any way to go back to IE8 which doesn't require major system changes?

Solution

If all you did was go from IE8->IE10, according to documentation all you have to do is remove IE10 from the Programs And Freatures menu.

• Click the Start button, type Programs and Features in the search box, and then select View installed updates in the left pane.
• Under Uninstall an update, scroll down to the Microsoft Windows section.

• Right-click Internet Explorer 10, click Uninstall, and when prompted, click Yes.

  Click one of the following: Restart now (to finish the process of uninstalling Internet Explorer 10 and restore the previous version of Internet Explorer) or Restart later

Comments

[jnovack]

Interesting, which VPN only works with IE6-IE8? Just so I know to avoid them. :)

[damd]

@JNovack: It's a custom VPN for a local customer.