Microsoft KB Archive/175548

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About MSN Displays Incorrect Version of Internet Explorer
Last reviewed: October 23, 1997

Article ID: Q175548

The information in this article applies to:


 * The Microsoft Network, version 2.51
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer version 4.0 for Windows 95

SYMPTOMS
When you view the About MSN dialog box in MSN, The Microsoft Network, the version of Internet Explorer is shown as 4.0 (4.71.1712.5).

The correct build number of Internet Explorer is 4.71.1712.6.

CAUSE
MSN obtains the build number of Internet Explorer from the Shdocvw.dll file. This file was not updated in the 4.71.1712.6 build of Internet Explorer.

STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in The Microsoft Network version 2.51. Microsoft is researching this problem and will post new information here as it becomes available.

MORE INFORMATION
To display the correct version of Internet Explorer, click About Internet Explorer on the Help menu in Internet Explorer.