ICW Starts Instead of Internet Explorer after OSR2 Reinstall

Article ID: Q162562
Creation Date: 23-JAN-1997
Revision Date: 23-JAN-1997

The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 95 OEM Service Release versions 2, 2.1

SYMPTOMS

If you reinstall Windows 95 OEM Service Release 2 (OSR2) on a computer that has Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 already installed and fully configured, the Internet Connection Wizard (ICW) is started instead of Internet Explorer when you double-click the Internet icon on the desktop.

CAUSE

OSR2 Setup configures the Internet icon to start the Internet Connection Wizard.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem and retain your previous connection settings, use the following steps:

  1. Double-click the Internet icon to start the Internet Connection Wizard.

  2. Click Next.

  3. Click Current.

  4. Click Next.

MORE INFORMATION

If you want to run the ICW again, click the Start button, point to Programs, point to Accessories, point to Internet Tools, and then click Get On The Internet.

KBCategory: kbenv
KBSubcategory: win95 osr2
Additional reference words: 95
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