Error Message Installing Internet Explorer 4.0 in Windows 3.x

 Last reviewed: September 29, 1997
Article ID: Q166088

The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer version 4.0 for Windows 95
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer version 4.0 for Windows NT 4.0

SYMPTOMS

If you try to install Internet Explorer 4.0 on a Windows 3.x-based computer, you receive the following error message; 

   This program cannot be run in DOS mode

CAUSE

Internet Explorer 4.0 is not currently compatible with Windows 3.x.

RESOLUTION

To install Internet Explorer 4.0, you must be using Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0.

Additional query words: 4.00
Keywords : kberrmsg kbsetup msient msiew95
Version : 4.0
Platform : WINDOWS

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Last reviewed: September 29, 1997
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