Internet Explorer Does Not Install Microsoft Chat (260008)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 for Windows NT 4.0
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 for Windows 98 Second Edition
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 for Windows 98
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 for Windows 95
This article was previously published under Q260008

SUMMARY

This article describes how to obtain and install Microsoft Chat after you install Internet Explorer 5.01 Service Pack 1.

MORE INFORMATION

When you install Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 Service Pack 1 (SP1), Microsoft Chat 2.5 is not installed on your computer. However, if you install Chat 2.5 before you install Internet Explorer 5.01 SP1, you may be able to use your existing Chat 2.5 client for a limited time on the Microsoft Chat servers.

If you do not have a Chat client installed before you install Internet Explorer 5.01 SP1 or you have a version of Microsoft Chat installed, view the following The Microsoft Network (MSN) Web site for information about how to install MSN Chat:

http://webchat.msn.com

REFERENCES

For additional information, view the Readme.txt included with Internet Explorer 5.01.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/26/2003
Keywords:kbinfo KB260008
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