Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6 Do Not Prompt for an Installation Location on Windows 2000 (257233)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 for Windows 2000
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6 for Windows 2000
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6 for Windows 98
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6 for Windows 98 Second Edition
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6 for Windows Millennium Edition
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6 for Windows NT 4.0
This article was previously published under Q257233

SYMPTOMS

When you install Internet Explorer 5.5 or 6 in Microsoft Windows 2000, you are not prompted to specify an installation location for Internet Explorer.

CAUSE

This behavior occurs because Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6 install only core browser and scripting files in existing folders in Windows 2000. You cannot specify a new location.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

MORE INFORMATION

For additional information, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

256340 Information About Internet Explorer 5.5 Setup on a Windows 2000-Based Computer

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:9/20/2006
Keywords:kbprb kbsetup KB257233
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