Article ID: 196531
Article Last Modified on 12/5/2003
APPLIES TO
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 1.5
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 2.0
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.01
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.03 for Windows NT 3.51
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 128-Bit Edition
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 128-Bit Edition
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.5 128-Bit Edition
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.02
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.2
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0
This article was previously published under Q196531
SYMPTOMS
When you attempt to install the 16-bit version of Internet Explorer for
Windows NT 3.51, you may receive the following error message:
32 Bit Microsoft Internet Explorer Check
Setup has determined the 32-bit version of Internet Explorer is
installed on your system.
Setup cannot install the 16-bit version until the 32-bit version has
been uninstalled.
If you wish to install the 16-bit version, Press Exit and uninstall
the 32-bit version.
When you click OK, Setup stops.
CAUSE
This behavior can occur if the Shdocvw.dll file is present in the
%SystemRoot%\System32 folder.
RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, move, delete, or rename the Shdocvw.dll file in the
%SystemRoot%\System32 folder, and then run Internet Explorer Setup again.
For information about moving, deleting, or renaming a file, please consult
the online Help in Windows.
MORE INFORMATION
The Shdocvw.dll file is the 32-bit version of the file used by Internet
Explorer for Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft Windows 98, or Microsoft
Windows NT 4.0. This file is not used by Internet Explorer for Windows 3.1
or Windows NT 3.51. These versions use the Shdocvw16.dll file.
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