How to Use a Locally-Stored Automatic Configuration Script File (278356)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 for Windows NT 4.0
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6 for Windows 2000
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6 for Windows 98
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6 for Windows 98 Second Edition
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6 for Windows Millennium Edition
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6 for Windows NT 4.0
This article was previously published under Q278356

SUMMARY

Under certain conditions, it may be useful to use an automatic configuration script file that is stored on your local computer instead of storing the file on a Web server. This article describes how to configure your computer to use an automatic configuration script file that is stored on your local computer.

MORE INFORMATION

To configure your computer to use an automatic configuration script file that is stored on your local computer:
  1. In Internet Explorer, click Internet Options on the Tools menu.
  2. Click LAN Settings, click to select the Use automatic configuration script check box, click OK, and then click OK.
NOTE: After you complete the preceding process, a .pac file is stored on your local computer.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/3/2003
Keywords:kbhowto kbnetwork KB278356
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