[theraven]

GOOD GOD !!
didnt anyone tell u NEVER to delete program files to get rid of them ?
goto microsoft.com and get urself a copy if ie and reinstall
then from control panel => add/remove programs => add remove windows components
deselect INTERNET EXPLORER and click next and follow the steps

be advised this removes the IE software and the links from various places ( like start menu , desktop )
it DOES NOT remove the core components of IE ...s o u can still use a browser like MAXTHON which resides on an IE base
ofcourse u can use alternatives as already mentioned !

what kinda services are u talkin abt anyways ?
it depends ...
ull also have to set ur new browser as default browser

last but not least just my 2 cents. . why do u wanna remove IE ?
just let it sit there ... as long as u dun use it .. nuthings gonna happen
the services that require IE .. for eg. say the hotmail email link from msn messenger ... opens only in ie !
and theru opera with some tweaks ...
with other browsers i havent seen such a tweak
so basically what im sayin is .. u cannot change this ..
so let it be !