How to Prevent the Internet Explorer Welcome Screen from Appearing (233369)


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 NT 4.0 SP 1
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 for Windows NT 4.0
This article was previously published under Q233369

SUMMARY

This article describes how to prevent the Internet Explorer Welcome screen from appearing for new and existing users when they log on.

MORE INFORMATION

To prevent the Internet Explorer Welcome screen from appearing when a new or existing user logs on to the computer, delete or rename the following file:

%SystemRoot%\Program Files\Plus!\Microsoft Internet\Welcome.exe

For information about how to rename a file, click Start, click Help, click the Index tab, type renaming and then double-click the "Renaming files" topic.

For information about how to delete a file, click Start, click Help, click the Index tab, type deleting, and then double-click the "Deleting files or folders" topic.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/17/2003
Keywords:kbhowto kbui KB233369
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