Microsoft KB Archive/157751

= Microsoft Knowledge Base =

Cannot Open Internet Site When Connecting to MSN
Last reviewed: July 22, 1997

Article ID: Q157751

The information in this article applies to:


 * The Microsoft Network version 2.0

SYMPTOMS
When you connect to MSN, The Microsoft Network, you may receive the following error message:

Internet Explorer cannot open the Internet site http:// The parameter is incorrect.

CAUSE
The Program Viewer controls may be damaged.

RESOLUTION
Replace the Program Viewer controls. To do so, follow these steps:


 * 1) Click Start, point to Find, and then click Files Or Folders.
 * 2) In the Named box, type "msn.ini" (without quotation marks), and then click Find Now.
 * 3) Right-click the Msn.ini file in the list of found files, and then click Delete.
 * 4) Insert the MSN 2.0 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. If the Auto Insert Notification option is turned on, close the Welcome To MSN window that opens on the desktop.
 * 5) Double-click My Computer.
 * 6) Right-click the CD-ROM drive icon, and then click Explore.
 * 7) Double-click the Msnsetup folder.
 * 8) Double-click the Compnts folder.
 * 9) Double-click the Coreui.exe file.
 * 10) If you are prompted to restart the computer, click Yes.