How to Install the Full Installation of Internet Explorer 4.0

ID: q175750

The information in this article applies to:
  • The Microsoft Network version 2.51
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer version 4.0 for Windows 95

SUMMARY

When you install MSN, The Microsoft Network, version 2.51, Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 is installed with only the basic components needed to run MSN. To install the Active Desktop and the additional communication and multimedia components of Internet Explorer 4.0, you must install the full installation of Internet Explorer 4.0.


MORE INFORMATION

To install the full installation of Internet Explorer 4.0, which includes the Active Desktop and additional communication and multimedia components, follow these steps:

  1. Restart the computer. When you see the "Starting Windows 95" message, press the F8 key, and then choose Command Prompt Only from the Startup menu.


  2. Start Windows 95 by typing "win" (without the quotation marks) and holding down the SHIFT key for the duration of Windows startup. This prevents any programs from loading automatically at startup.


  3. Press CTRL+ALT+DELETE to open the Close Program dialog box.


  4. Quit all programs except Explorer and Systray (which are parts of Windows 95). To quit a program, click the program, and then click End Task.


  5. Repeat steps 3-4 until you have quit all programs except Explorer and Systray.


  6. Disable any anti-virus or disk tool programs installed on the computer. For information about how to disable these programs, see the printed or online documentation for the program.


  7. Insert the MSN 2.51 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. If the Auto Insert Notification option is turned on, close the Welcome To MSN window that opens on the desktop, and then click Cancel to exit MSN Setup. When you are prompted to confirm you want to exit Setup, click Yes.


  8. Double-click My Computer.


  9. Right-click the MSN (CD-ROM drive) icon, and then click Explore.


  10. Double-click the Ie40 folder.


  11. Double-click the Ie4setup.exe file.


  12. Follow the instructions on the screen. When you are prompted to select the installation option you prefer, click Full Installation, and then click Next.


  13. Click Upgrade Only Newer Items, and then click OK.


  14. If you are prompted to restart the computer, click Yes.


Additional query words: 4.0 msnet msnetwork microsoft-net m.s.n.

Keywords : kbsetup msnsetup
Version : WINDOWS:2.51,4.0
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbhowto


Last Reviewed: October 7, 1999
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