Internet Explorer 3.0 Screen Flashes or Flickers

ID: Q156481


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer version 3.0 for Windows 95

IMPORTANT: This article contains information about editing the registry. Before you edit the registry, you should first make a backup copy of the registry files (System.dat and User.dat). Both are hidden files in the Windows folder.

SYMPTOMS

When you are using Internet Explorer 3.0, the screen may flash or flicker.


CAUSE

This behavior can occur for any of the following reasons:

  • The registry key associated with the Internet Explorer toolbar is damaged.


  • The Mshtml.dll or Shdocvw.dll files are damaged, or are not the correct versions.


  • One or more other Internet Explorer 3.0 files are damaged.



RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, perform the following steps. After performing each step, check to see if the issue has been resolved.

NOTE: For information about how to edit the registry, view the Changing Keys And Values online Help topic in Registry Editor (Regedit.exe). Note that you should make a backup copy of the registry files (System.dat and User.dat) before you edit the registry.

WARNING: Using Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall Windows 95. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the incorrect use of Registry Editor can be solved. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.

  1. Remove the following registry key:
    Hkey_Current_User\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar


  2. Uninstall Internet Explorer 3.0, rename the Mshtml.dll and Shdocvw.dll files in the Windows\System folder, and then reinstall Internet Explorer 3.0 from the online source from which you originally installed it.

    To uninstall Internet Explorer, double-click Add/Remove Programs in Control Panel, click Internet Explorer 3.0 in the list of installed programs, and then click Add/Remove.


Additional query words: 3.00 ie3 ie30

Keywords : kbdisplay kbenv msiew95
Version : WINDOWS:3.0
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type :


Last Reviewed: September 9, 1999
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