"Setup Error 514" During Internet Explorer Active Setup (173661)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 for Windows NT 4.0
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 for Windows 95
This article was previously published under Q173661 SYMPTOMS
When you try to install Internet Explorer 4.0, you may receive the
following error message:
Setup Error 514:
The log file command line option (/G) must have a valid filename as
an argument.
When you receive this error message, Active Setup stops.
CAUSE
This error message can occur if the Windows 3.1 file system is enabled.
RESOLUTION
WARNING: Using Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious problems
that may require you to reinstall Windows. Microsoft cannot guarantee
that problems resulting from the incorrect use of Registry Editor can be
solved. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.
To resolve this issue, disable the Windows 3.1 file system by changing the
Win31FileSystem DWORD value to "0" (without quotation marks) under the
following registry key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\FileSystem
Then, restart Internet Explorer Setup.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 10/13/2003 |
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| Keywords: | kberrmsg kbsetup KB173661 |
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