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Cannot Connect to MSN After Internet Explorer Is Removed
Last reviewed: October 7, 1997
Article ID: Q172460
The information in this article applies to:
  • The Microsoft Network versions 2.0, 2.5

SYMPTOMS

After you uninstall Microsoft Internet Explorer, you may be unable to connect to MSN, The Microsoft Network.

CAUSE

MSN uses Internet Explorer components to connect to the Internet. If you remove Internet Explorer or rename the Internet Explorer folder, you may no longer be able to connect to MSN.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, reinstall Internet Explorer or MSN.

Additional query words: 2.00 2.50
Keywords : msnconnect kbenv
Version : WINDOWS:2.0,2.5
Platform : WINDOWS

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Last reviewed: October 7, 1997
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