Choosing "Open It" Generates Authenticode Message

• Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 3.0, 3.01, 3.02 for Windows NT 4.0
• Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 3.0, 3.01, 3.02 for Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

When you use Internet Explorer version 3.x to download Internet Explorer version 4.x or later and you choose the "Open it" option in the File Download dialog box, you may receive the following error message:

A Windows application is attempting to open or install the following software component:

download file name

The component has been digitally "signed" by its publisher, but the signature does not match the component. It is possible that this component has been damaged or tampered with. Do you wish to continue?

CAUSE

This issue can occur because Microsoft has increased Authenticode security in Internet Explorer to ensure that all digitally signed self-extracting executable files are fully protected.

RESOLUTION

To work around this issue, click Yes to continue installing Internet Explorer.

Additional query words: 3.00 4.00

Keywords : kbsetup kbui msiew95 msient
Version : WINDOWS:3.0,3.01,3.02
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb