Unable to Open the Downloaded Program Files Folder (217322)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 for Windows NT 4.0
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 for Windows NT 4.0 SP 1
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 for Windows NT 4.0 SP 2
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 for Windows NT 4.0
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 for Windows NT 3.51
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 for Windows NT 3.51
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 for Windows NT 3.51
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 for Windows 98
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 for Windows 98 SP 2
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 for Windows 95
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 for Windows 95 SP 1
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 for Windows 95 SP 2
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 for Windows 95

This article was previously published under Q217322

SYMPTOMS

When you try to open the Downloaded Program Files folder, you may be unable to do so.

CAUSE

This issue can occur if you try to open the Downloaded Program Files folder on a computer that does not have Internet Explorer version 4.0 or later installed.

RESOLUTION

To work around this issue, open the Downloaded Program Files folder on a computer that has Internet Explorer version 4.0 or later installed.

MORE INFORMATION

The Downloaded Program Files folder is designed for use with Internet Explorer version 4.0 or later.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/5/2003
Keywords:kbprb kbui KB217322