Disabling the Internet Connection Wizard for New Users

ID: Q229640

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 for Windows NT 4.0
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 4.0, 4.01, 4.01 Service Pack 1, 4.01 Service Pack 2 for Windows 95
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer version 4.01 Service Pack 2 for Windows 98
  • Microsoft Windows 98

SUMMARY

This article describes how to configure a computer so that the Internet Connection Wizard (ICW) does not run when users log on to the computer for the first time.


MORE INFORMATION

To configure a computer so that the ICW does not run when users log on to the computer for the first time:

  1. Install Internet Explorer.

    NOTE: To install Internet Explorer on a Windows NT 4.0-based computer, you must have administrative privileges on that computer.


  2. Using a text editor (such as Notepad), open the Ie4uinit.inf file in the Windows\System or %SystemRoot%\System32 folder.


  3. Add the following line to the [AddReg.InetSettings] section of the Ie4uinit.inf file:


    4. HKCU,"SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard","Completed",1,01,00,00,00
    NOTE: This line must be typed as a single line.

  4. Save and then close the Ie4uinit.inf file.


NOTE: This entry only works the first time a new user logs on. Changing the Ie4uinit.inf file affects all users (administrative and non-administrative) who log on to the computer. The Ie4uinit.inf file is installed by Internet Explorer.

Additional query words: 2.0 2.00 4.00 5.0 5.00

Keywords : kbnetwork kbtool msiew95 msient win98 msiew98
Version : WINDOWS:4.0,4.01,4.01 Service Pack 1,4.01 Service Pack 2
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbhowto


Last Reviewed: September 10, 1999
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