Microsoft KB Archive/172548

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Active Desktop and Internet Functionality Disabled

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Q172548

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Internet Explorer for Windows 95
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer for Windows NT 4.0

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SYMPTOMS
Active Desktop and Internet functionality is disabled after installing Cleansweep 3.0 over Internet Explorer 4.0.

CAUSE
Cleansweep 3.0 replaces Internet Explorer 4.0 component files.

RESOLUTION
If Internet Explorer 4.0 and Cleansweep 3.0 are already installed, follow these steps:


 * 1) Use the Add/Remove Programs tool in Control Panel to uninstall Cleansweep 3.0. For additional information about uninstalling this program, consult the program's documentation or manufacturer.
 * 2) Use the Add/Remove Programs tool in Control Panel to uninstall Internet Explorer 4.0.
 * 3) Restart the computer.
 * 4) Reinstall Cleansweep 3.0.
 * 5) Reinstall Internet Explorer 4.0.

If Internet Explorer 4.0 is already installed without Cleansweep 3.0, follow these steps.


 * 1) Use the Add/Remove Programs tool in Control Panel to uninstall Internet Explorer 4.0.
 * 2) Restart the computer.
 * 3) Install Cleansweep 3.0.
 * 4) Reinstall Internet Explorer 4.0.

If neither program is installed, make sure to install Cleansweep before installing Internet Explorer. You may want to contact Cleansweep's manufacturer to inquire about a possible update or patch.

MORE INFORMATION
The third-party product discussed in this article is manufactured by a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

Additional query words: 4.00

Keywords : kb3rdparty msiew95 msient

Issue type :

Technology : kbIEsearch kbZNotKeyword2 kbIENT400Search kbIE95Search kbZNotKeyword3