Error Message: You Were Previously Running a Customized Version... (201146)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.5 for Macintosh
This article was previously published under Q201146

SYMPTOMS

When you run Internet Explorer for the first time, you may receive the following error message:
You were previously running a customized version of Internet Explorer. Do you want to keep these customizations?

CAUSE

This error message can be displayed if you have previously installed a version of Internet Explorer that was customized by a third party (for example, by your Internet service provider).

RESOLUTION

If you click Yes, the custom settings from the third-party version of Internet Explorer are retained. If you click No, the custom settings are overwritten by the default settings for Internet Explorer.

MORE INFORMATION

Possible third-party customizations may include:
  • Favorites
  • Animation icon
  • Start page
  • Settings that are enabled or disabled by the third party
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:9/23/2002
Keywords:kb3rdparty kbenv kbprb KB201146
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