The file iexplore.exe is removed from the installation process (no longer placed in Program Files\Internet explorer) when the components section is touched. Other files may be missing too but this is a big one. I want IE for windows update only. I have IE protected by compatibility, and made sure IE core is not checked in the components section but still IE disappears. To troubleshoot I used nlite to integrate every hotfix, tweak, and option I want to use without touching the components section and tested the build. IE worked fine. Then I went back and added the component removal section, steering clear of IE, or any network components, and still IE is gone. I'm using nlite 1.4.9 and a recent download of ie7 installation from Microsoft. Attached is my Last Session.ini. Please tell me if I'm doing anything wrong, or if there's any work-around available. LAST_SESSION.INI