Guest Is Able to Delete the Uninstall Information Folder Required to Uninstall Internet Explorer (296271)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 for Windows NT 4.0 SP 1
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 for Windows NT 4.0 SP 1
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 for Windows NT 4.0 SP 2
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 for Windows NT 4.0
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 for Windows NT 4.0 SP 1
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 for Windows NT 4.0 SP 2
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 for Windows NT 4.0
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6 for Windows NT 4.0
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6 for Windows 2000
This article was previously published under Q296271

SYMPTOMS

When you log on to your computer as a guest, you can delete the Uninstall Information folder that contains the backup information that is required to remove Internet Explorer.

CAUSE

This problem can occur if:
  • The computer has Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 installed.
  • The guest account is enabled, and:
    • The Uninstall Information folder is located on a Fat or a Fat32 partition.

      -or-
    • The Uninstall Information folder is located on an NTFS partition and the guest account has been granted write permissions for the folder.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, do not enable the guest account on the Windows 2000 or Windows NT-based computer.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

MORE INFORMATION

The guest account is disabled by default on all Windows 2000 Server and Professional installations. It is recommended to leave the guest account disabled.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/4/2003
Keywords:kbnofix kbprb KB296271
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