How to Install Internet Explorer 4.01 for Windows 3.1 (184330)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 2.0 for Windows 3.1
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 2.01 for Windows 3.1
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 2.1 for Windows 3.1
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 for Windows 3.1
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.01 for Windows 3.1
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.03 for Windows 3.1
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 for Windows 3.1
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 for Windows 3.1
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.5 for Windows 3.1
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 for Windows 3.1
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.02a for Windows 3.1
This article was previously published under Q184330

SUMMARY

This article describes the Internet Explorer system requirements and how to install Internet Explorer.

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Internet Explorer System Requirements

The minimum hardware requirements for installing Internet Explorer are:

  • A personal computer with a 486 or faster processor.
  • 12 megabytes (MB) of memory (24 MB recommended).
  • At least 34 MB free hard disk space. The actual requirement varies depending on the features you choose to install.
  • A VGA or higher-resolution monitor.
  • A Microsoft or compatible mouse.
  • An Internet connection.
  • A "Files=50" entry (without quotation marks) in the Config.sys file.

How to Install Internet Explorer

  1. Connect to following Microsoft Web site:

    http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/downloads/default.mspx

    NOTE: If you do not have access to the Web site, you can order Internet Explorer 4.01 on CD-ROM from Microsoft at (800) 360-7561.
  2. Under Internet Explorer 4.0, click "Internet Explorer 4.0 for Windows 3.1 and NT 3.51," click Download Now, and then click Next.
  3. Click the Internet Explorer language you want to use, and then click Next.
  4. Click the download site closest to your location, and then click Install Setup.
  5. If you want to install Internet Explorer now, click "Run this program from its current location," and then click OK. If you want to install Internet Explorer later, click Save This Program To Disk, click the appropriate download location, click Save to save the file to your hard disk, and then click OK.
  6. Follow the instructions on the screen to install or download Internet Explorer.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:11/15/2005
Keywords:kbhowto kbsetup KB184330
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