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Internet Explorer 4.0 Setup Seems to Hang
Last reviewed: July 11, 1997
Article ID: Q170843
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The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer version 4.0 for Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

When you try to install Internet Explorer, the installation process may seem to stop responding (hang), and a Version Conflict dialog box button may be visible on the taskbar.

CAUSE

During the installation of Internet Explorer, a Version Conflict dialog box may be generated. This dialog box may be visible only as a button on the taskbar. Until you respond to the Version Conflict dialog box, the installation process seems to hang.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, follow these steps:

  1. Click the Version Conflict dialog box button on the taskbar.

  2. Respond to the Version Conflict dialog box by choosing to keep or discard the file in question.

STATUS

Microsoft is researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

Keywords : kbenv kbsetup msiew95
Version : 4.0
Platform : WINDOWS

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Last reviewed: July 11, 1997
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