Netscape Communicator Is Not Available as an HTML Editor (224962)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 for Windows 98
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 for Windows NT 4.0
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 for Windows 95
This article was previously published under Q224962
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256986 Description of the Microsoft Windows Registry

SYMPTOMS

After you upgrade to Internet Explorer 5, the "Edit with Netscape Navigator" option may be missing when you click Edit.

CAUSE

This behavior occurs if the registry key that specifies Netscape Navigator (or any other HTML editor) to be used is missing.

RESOLUTION

WARNING: If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that you can solve problems that result from using Registry Editor incorrectly. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.

To resolve this issue, locate the following registry key in Registry Editor (Regedit.exe):

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.htm\OpenWithList\Netscape Navigator\shell\edit\command

Verify that the (Default) value contains the following data value. If necessary, modify the value appropriately:

C:\Program Files\Netscape\Communicator\Program\Netscape.exe -edit %1

After you make this change, quit Registry Editor and start Internet Explorer again.

MORE INFORMATION

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Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/17/2003
Keywords:kbenv kbprb KB224962
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