Setup Internet Explorer Without Making It the Default Browser (224088)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 for Windows NT 4.0 SP 2
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 for Windows 95 SP 2
This article was previously published under Q224088

SUMMARY

This article describes how you can install Internet Explorer without making it the default browser or adding the Internet Explorer icon to the desktop.

NOTE: If you install Microsoft Windows Desktop Update on your computer, the method described in this article does not work.

MORE INFORMATION

To install Internet Explorer without making it the default browser on your computer, follow these steps:
  1. Click Start, and then click Run.
  2. In the Open box, type the following line, and then click OK.

    ie4setup.exe /C:"ie4wzd /S:""#e"" /X /R:N /Q:A /m:0"

    NOTE: If you do not have another browser installed and registered as the default browser on your computer, Internet Explorer is installed as the default browser and the /X switch will be ignored.

  3. Follow the instructions on your screen to install Internet Explorer.

Explanation of Command Switches

The following table contains descriptions of the command switches used in this article.
Switch Description
/C:[path] The C: switch contains the path and file name of the setup file.
/S:""#e"" The S: switch designates the source path of the Ie4setup.exe file. The ""#e"" parameter indicates to use the full path and file name.
/X The X switch causes Internet Explorer to install without adding the shell, icons, or links. This option is useful for hosting browser controls in your own program.
/R:N The R:N switch causes Internet Explorer to not restart after it is installed. Internet Explorer is not completely installed until you restart your computer.
/Q:A The Q:A switch specifies a quiet mode, which does not prompt the user for any information.
/m:0 The m:0 switch causes Internet Explorer to performa a minimum install. (This minimum install does not install Outlook Express.)


NOTE: The /m:n (where n is a number) switch does not function in Internet Explorer 4.01 SP2 or Internet Explorer 5. The functionality of these switches can also be attained by using the Microsoft Internet Explorer Administration Kit (IEAK).
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/3/2003
Keywords:kbenv kbhowto kbsetup KB224088
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