SMS: How to Install Internet Explorer 4.0 with SMS (176323)

SUMMARY

Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 Setup is based on an ActiveX engine named Active Setup, which runs on the client's computer. You can create a custom setup package without rewriting Internet Explorer 4.0 Setup. To do that, you create a custom version of IE4setup.exe using the Microsoft Internet Explorer Administration Kit (IEAK).

After creating an IE4setup.exe file that fits the needs of your organization, you can use Systems Management Server to deploy that file to your clients. Do not use the Microsoft Systems Management Server Installer to deploy Internet Explorer 4.0. For more information about the Internet Explorer Administrator Kit, review the information on the Microsoft Web site at

http://ieak.microsoft.com/.

MORE INFORMATION

With IEAK, you can create a hands-free customized installation of Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 that fits the needs of your organization. You can use this kit to accomplish various tasks.

Customize the Setup Program

Customize the appearance of the Setup program and configure types of installation (such as Standard, Minimal, and Full).
Bundle Internet Explorer and components into a single download package.
Point users to Internet or intranet servers to download the latest product versions with Active Setup.
Roll out internal programs, custom scripts, or maintenance scripts when your users install Internet Explorer.
Specify the language version of Internet Explorer to include in the installation package. You must run the IEAK wizard once for each language version you want to create.

Customize the Browser and Windows Desktop Update

Specify the Start, Search, and Support Pages you want to use.
Load links and folders into the Favorites list.
Change the title bar and logos of the browser.
Configure and control the Windows Desktop Update, including Active Desktop items, desktop toolbars, Control Panel, and My Computer.
Control which channels appear on your corporate desktops.
Update software dynamically throughout your corporation with software update channels.
Create a default desktop for your organization and determine which settings a user can change.

Manage Security and Ratings

Pre-install certificates on a user's computer and block users from downloading other certificates.
Preset your users' ratings configurations to adhere to your organization's policies.
Set a corporate standard disclaimer for any newsgroup postings created by users in your organization.
Use security zones to establish different levels of security and zones of trust.
Specify proxy settings for addresses and ports.

NOTE: Some features may not be available, depending on your license agreement. For more information, consult your contract.