Microsoft KB Archive/272392

How to Remove Branding from Internet Explorer

ID: Q272392

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The information in this article applies to:

• Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 4.x, 5, 5.01, 5.01 Service Pack 1, 5.5 for Windows 95
• Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 4.01 Service Pack 2, 5, 5.01, 5.01 Service Pack 1, 5.5 for Windows 98
• Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 5.01, 5.01 Service Pack 1, 5.5 for Windows 98 Second Edition
• Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 4.x, 5, 5.01, 5.01 Service Pack 1, 5.5 for Windows NT 4.0
• Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 5.01 Service Pack 1, 5.5 for Windows 2000

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SYMPTOMS

After installing a version of Microsoft Internet Explorer by using the Microsoft Internet Explorer Administration Kit (IEAK), any combination of the following scenarios may occur:

• You may not be able to remove the branding information from the Internet Explorer title bar.
• The animated Internet Explorer logo may not be displayed in the title bar.
• The default background for the Internet Explorer toolbars has been changed.

Removing and reinstalling Internet Explorer does not remove this branded information.

RESOLUTION

To remove all Internet Explorer branding, follow these steps:

1. Click Start.
2. Click Run.

3. Type

   rundll32.exe iedkcs32.dll,Clear

   and then click OK.

4. Restart Internet Explorer.
   
   You do not need to restart Windows for this change to take effect.

MORE INFORMATION

The Microsoft Internet Explorer Administration Kit (IEAK) enables organizations to create and distribute a Web browser that reflects the specific needs of their organizations and end users.

Additional query words: branding, animated logo

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