Error Message: You Were Previously Running a Customized Version...

ID: Q201146


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer version 4.5 for Macintosh


SYMPTOMS

When you run Internet Explorer for the first time, you may receive the following error message:

You were previously running a customized version of Internet Explorer. Do you want to keep these customizations?


CAUSE

This error message can be displayed if you have previously installed a version of Internet Explorer that was customized by a third party (for example, by your Internet service provider).


RESOLUTION

If you click Yes, the custom settings from the third-party version of Internet Explorer are retained. If you click No, the custom settings are overwritten by the default settings for Internet Explorer.


MORE INFORMATION

Possible third-party customizations may include:

  • Favorites


  • Animation icon


  • Start page


  • Settings that are enabled or disabled by the third party


Additional query words:

Keywords : kb3rdparty kbenv msiemac
Version : MACINTOSH:4.5
Platform : MACINTOSH
Issue type : kbprb


Last Reviewed: January 15, 1999
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