Error Message When You Try to Connect to Internet While Internet Explorer Is Not Running (311265)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 for Windows 98 Second Edition
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 for Windows 98 Second Edition
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 for Windows 98
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 for Windows 98
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 for Windows 98
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 for Windows 95
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 for Windows 95
This article was previously published under Q311265

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to use a hyperlink or other Internet resource while Microsoft Internet Explorer is not running on your computer, you may receive the following error message:
Failed to initialize registry for Local Machine. (Error in file Vorlon2.cpp, Line 137, Build 2.0.0.370). Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library. Runtime error: Programs C:\Program Files\AtHome\Athome\Home.exe. Abnormal Program Termination.
NOTE: This error message refers to the At Home browser. You may receive a slightly different error message, depending on your default browser.

CAUSE

This issue can occur if Internet Explorer is not your default browser, and your default browser been damaged.

NOTE: The default browser is the Internet browser that your computer automatically starts when you attempt to use an Internet resource (if a browser is not already running).

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, make Internet Explorer the default browser. To do this, follow these steps:
  1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
  2. In Control Panel, double-click Internet Options.
  3. On the Programs tab, click to select the Internet Explorer should check to see whether it is the default browser check box, and then click Apply.
  4. Start Internet Explorer.
  5. When you are asked if you want to make Internet Explorer your default browser, click Yes.
Internet Explorer now starts whenever you attempt to use a hyperlink or other Internet resource.

MORE INFORMATION

For information about the repair and operation of a third-party browser, contact the manufacturer of the browser.

For information about how to contact the manufacturer of your browser, click the appropriate article number in the following list to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

65416 Hardware and Software Third-Party Vendor Contact List, A-K

60781 Hardware and Software Third-Party Vendor Contact List, L-P

60782 Hardware and Software Third-Party Vendor Contact List, Q-Z

The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.

Microsoft provides third-party contact information to help you find technical support. This contact information may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this third-party contact information.

REFERENCES

For additional information about how to make Internet Explorer your default browser, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

284456 How to Make Internet Explorer the Default Web Browser

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/5/2003
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