Microsoft KB Archive/310648

= How to Install Plug-ins for Internet Explorer 5.1 for Macintosh =

Article ID: 310648

Article Last Modified on 11/5/2003

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.1 for Macintosh

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SUMMARY
This article describes how to install plug-ins for Internet Explorer 5.1 for Macintosh. You can install plug-ins to increase the functionality of Internet Explorer.



MORE INFORMATION
For browser plug-ins to be recognized by Internet Explorer 5.1, you must install them in either of two locations:
 * The Library/Internet Plug-ins folder
 * The Users/ /Library/Internet Plug-ins folder

Also, the plug-in must be compatible with Mac OS X (Carbon). Older browser plug-ins are not compatible with Internet Explorer 5.1.

Note that some Web pages may contain ActiveX controls that are designed specifically for Windows-based computers. These controls are not supported by the Mac OS. Internet Explorer 5.1 does not support ActiveX controls or Microsoft Visual Basic Scripting Edition (VBScript).

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Keywords: kbinfo KB310648

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