Error Message When Attempting to Start Internet Explorer |
Q177453
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Internet Explorer version 2.0 for Windows NT 4.0
SYMPTOMS
When you double-click the Internet Explorer icon, you may receive one of the following error messages:
- Access to the specified device, path, or file is denied.
- Is not a valid Windows NT application.
CAUSE
This behavior can occur if there is a folder or file named Program in the root folder.
RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, use either of the following methods:
- Rename or remove the Program folder or file in the root folder.
Upgrade Internet Explorer to version 3.0 or later. For information about obtaining a later version of Internet Explorer, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
Additional query words: directory 2.00
Keywords : kbenv kberrmsg msient
Issue type :
Technology : kbIEsearch kbZNotKeyword2 kbIENT400Search kbZNotKeyword3 kbIE200WinNT400
Last Reviewed: September 11, 1999 |
