Internet Explorer 5 Removes Internet Explorer 4.x Setup Files (218792)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 for Windows 95
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 for Windows NT 4.0
  • the operating system: Microsoft Windows 98
This article was previously published under Q218792

SYMPTOMS

After you install Internet Explorer 5 on a Microsoft Windows-based computer with Internet Explorer 4.x installed, and then uninstall Internet Explorer 5, you may not be able to uninstall Internet Explorer 4. Also, if you then re-install Internet Explorer 4, you may still be unable to uninstall it.

CAUSE

This issue can occur because the installation process for Internet Explorer 5 removes the Internet Explorer 4.x Setup files.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/17/2003
Keywords:kbprb kbsetup KB218792
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