Mail Box Is Blank in Internet Explorer Properties

ID: Q211027


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 4.0, 4.01, 4.01 Service Pack 1, 4.01 Service Pack 2, 5 for Windows 95
  • Microsoft Windows 98
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 4.01 Service Pack 2, 5 for Windows 98


SYMPTOMS

When you view the Mail box on the Programs tab of Internet Explorer properties, it may be blank.


CAUSE

This problem can occur if you uninstall Microsoft Outlook 97. When you do so, the following registry key may be deleted:


HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\Mail


STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft products listed at the beginning of this article.

Additional query words: 4.00

Keywords : kbui win98 msiew98
Version : WINDOWS:4.0,4.01,4.01 Service Pack 1,98
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb


Last Reviewed: May 6, 1999
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