After a factory reset Internet Explorer no longer works and QuickBooks Pro says it won't run without it. The Internet Explorer program folder is there with a few files but no .exe file. I tried to install it but get a pop up that it is already installed. It is not listed in Add/Remove Windows Programs to turn on. Is there any way to fix this?
Well I think i would then do an inplace repair / upgrade. Since you are on 1709 this will just be an inplace repair.
Repair Install Windows 10 with an In-place Upgrade
I always suggest having your personal data backed up which you likely already have from your reset.
Ouch.
TenForums, thanks to Kyhi, has a recovery disk that you boot from to copy your data. Not sure of circumstances but so you you are aware should this happen again.
You could try DISM, tutorial attached.
Use DISM to Repair Windows 10 Image
Two options, one for command prompt and one for power shell. Basically the same steps, commands slightly different.
If that fails or as an alternative you could do a clean install from a USB Thumb Drive. That is the route I would go at this time as it sounds like machine doesn't have a lot on it.
Clean Install Windows 10
With HP there maybe a few drivers to add after the install to get hot buttons and disk guard operational. For the most part Windows will install the bulk of the drivers to get you to an operational machine. You already have the USB Thumb drive made if you tried the repair / upgrade method.
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