Microsoft KB Archive/217946

= SBS: No Default Settings on Client Internet Explorer 5 Configuration =

Article ID: 217946

Article Last Modified on 10/27/2003

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft BackOffice Small Business Server 4.0
 * Microsoft BackOffice Small Business Server 4.5

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This article was previously published under Q217946



SYMPTOMS
After you install Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 on a Microsoft BackOffice Small Business Server (SBS) client computer, the browser is configured with SBS-specific settings.

By default, when you install Internet Explorer 5 on a client computer, the automated client Setup process configures the browser with SBS-specific settings. However, if you install Internet Explorer 5 separately, the browser may be improperly or incompletely configured. The following error message may be displayed:

The page cannot be displayed

Or the following options may be misconfigured or missing:


 * The LAN settings on the Connections menu
 * Favorite links
 * SBS default home page



CAUSE
This behavior occurs when you install Internet Explorer 5 with the Add/Remove Programs tool in Control Panel.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this problem, do not install Internet Explorer 5 with the Add/Remove Programs tool in Control Panel. Internet Explorer 5 is configured correctly when you install it from the SBS console (click More Tasks, and then click Add Software to a Computer).

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