Had a few people run into IE8 beta lately by mistake. As most people look for Microsoft Internet Explorer in the add / remove programs, they get stuck. It is actually called "Windows Internet Explorer 8" why they cannot follow a naming standard they have setup I will never know...

Removing IE8 on Windows XP:
1. Click the Start Button and select Control Panel.
2. Select Add or Remove Programs.
3. Find and select Windows Internet Explorer 8 from the list of available applications.
4. Click the Remove button.
5. Restart your system.