Unable to Combine /x and /r:y Active Setup Switches (218793)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 for Windows 98
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 for Windows NT 4.0
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 for Windows 95
This article was previously published under Q218793

SYMPTOMS

When you use the Internet Explorer Active Setup switches /x and /r:y together, Setup does not process the r:y switch, and your computer does not restart when Setup finishes.

CAUSE

This problem can occur because the /x switch does not restart your computer.

RESOLUTION

To work around this problem, do not combine these switches when you run Setup.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/17/2003
Keywords:kbprb kbsetup kbui KB218793
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