OFF2000: "Show Internet Explorer 5 Icon on the User's Computer" Check Box Unavailable in Custom Installation Wizard (256999)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Office 2000 Premium
  • Microsoft Office 2000 Professional
  • Microsoft Office 2000 Small Business
  • Microsoft Office 2000 Standard
  • Microsoft Office 2000 Developer
This article was previously published under Q256999

SYMPTOMS

When you use the Microsoft Office 2000 Custom Installation Wizard to install Microsoft Internet Explorer 5, the Show Internet Explorer 5 icon on the user's computer check box is selected and unavailable. This ensures that the Internet Explorer icon appears on the desktop.

CAUSE

This behavior occurs when you click to select the Make Internet Explorer 5 the default browser check box in the wizard.

WORKAROUND

To work around this behavior, remove the icon from the individual desktop after you complete the installation.

MORE INFORMATION

For additional information about how to remove default desktop icons, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

162170 How to Remove Default Desktop Icons

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:12/2/2005
Keywords:kbprb KB256999
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