Hello George, If we knew which operating system you are using we could be more specific in answering your question. If by "reload" you mean reinstall, it's not that simple with Internet Explorer (IE). IE, which includes Outlook Express, is an integral part of Windows and short of reinstalling Windows about the best you can do is make Windows 'think' it isn't there. Then you can attempt to reinstall it. Follow the links below for more information. You can also have Windows check the integrity of it's system files. It's possible that may help but again, for specifics we need to know your operating system. How to Uninstall Internet Explorer 6 http://tinyurl.com/22xp Unable to Install Internet Explorer 6 on Windows XP http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q304872 How to Reinstall or Repair Internet Explorer and Outlook Express in Windows XP http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=318378 Google Search Reinstall IE6 http://tinyurl.com/3sj2w Google Search Reinstall IE6 XP http://tinyurl.com/45k2l Sven Swanson, Sr. ----- Original Message ----- From: <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Friday, September 10, 2004 12:39 PM Subject: [PCSOFT] Internet Explorer My 6.0 ver of Internet Explorer has become corrupted. I tried to reload but get the message that IE is in use and to reboot. After reboot I get the same message. Can't un install IE for some reason so can't get a chance at a clean reinstall. Any words of advice would be appreciated. George Hurless [log in to unmask] "Hold No Punches.." Rode brings you great shareware/freeware programs with his honest opinions in this weekly column. http://freepctech.com/rode