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README for Microsoft Internet Explorer 2.1
For Microsoft Windows 3.1
AUgust 1996
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(c) Copyright Microsoft Corporation, 1996
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HOW TO USE THIS DOCUMENT
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To view Readme.txt on screen in Notepad, maximize the Notepad window.
To print Readme.txt, open it in Notepad or another word processor,
and then use the Print command on the File menu.
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CONTENTS
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OVERVIEW
Contents of This Product
System Requirements
INSTALLING MICROSOFT INTERNET EXPLORER
Installing from the Internet
Upgrading Over Version 2.01
Upgrading over Version 1.5 and Version 1.6 Beta
LAN Installations
Using Third-Party Telnet Helper Applications
Installation with Existing TCP/IP Connections and ISP Accounts
Making a Backup Copy of the Software
KNOWN ISSUES AND BUGS
SUPPORT
AnswerPoint
Product Support Worldwide
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OVERVIEW
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This version is primarily intended for users of Microsoft(R) Windows(R)
3.1/3.11 and Windows for Workgroups 3.1/3.11 who are connected to a
local area network (LAN) or who have existing Internet connections (people
who have an existing TCP/IP connection, a dialer, and an account with an
Internet service provider).
Note that this version is a 16-bit program and therefore you do not need
to have Win32s(R) installed on your computer.
If you are using Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows NT(R), you can download
a version designed and optimized for these platforms at:
http://www.microsoft.com/ie/iedl.htm
This product enables you to browse and view HTML documents on the network,
in addition to documents on the World Wide Web or Internet,
provided your network is connected to the Internet or provided you
have an existing TCP/IP connection. Other services,
such as Gopher and FTP and NNTP news support, are also available.
Contents of This Product
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This product contains the following:
- A Setup wizard that walks you through installation
- A browser that enables you to browse and view HTML documents
on the World Wide Web or Internet
System Requirements
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- A personal computer, 386 processor or higher
- Microsoft Windows 3.1 or 3.11 or
Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.1 or 3.11
- At least 4 megabytes (MB) of memory
- A VGA monitor or better
- A mouse
- A modem with a speed of at least 9600 or a LAN
connection
- TCP/IP Stack & Dialer
Important
* A TCP/IP network protocol stack and a dialer (often
referred to as Winsock.dll) are required to access the Internet
through an Internet service provider (ISP). As mentioned above, this
version of Internet Explorer requires that these components be
installed before running Internet Explorer.
If you are accessing the Internet through a LAN or just browsing your
internal network (intranet), your network administrator can provide you
with the appropriate version of Winsock.dll.
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INSTALLING MICROSOFT INTERNET EXPLORER
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Installing from the Internet
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To install Microsoft Internet Explorer from the Internet, carry out
the following procedure.
1. Create a temporary directory on your computer.
2. Choose to download Microsoft Internet Explorer from the Internet,
and save the file Dlmini21.exe to the temporary directory.
3. In File Manager, run Dlmini21.exe to extract the program files.
4. Read the instructions below for LAN installations and for installing
with existing TCP/IP connections.
5. In File Manager, run Setup.exe. Setup installs files in the
directory you specify.
NOTE
If you are upgrading to a newer version of Internet Explorer and
choose to install the program in a different directory from your
original version, please refer to the following section, "Upgrading
over Version 2.01," for further instructions.
6. If you want, you can delete the temporary directory you created.
7. Run Internet Explorer.
Upgrading over Version 2.01
When upgrading to a newer version Internet Explorer, you can choose to
install the program into the same directory as your previous version
or establish another directory. If you choose the former, your previous
dialer settings and connection(s) will be preserved. However, if you choose
the latter, you must do the following in order to use your pre-existing dialer
settings and connection(s):
1. If you install to a new directory, but keep your existing
program group, you must change the properties of any dialer
program item(s) you previously created so that the
Command Line and Working Directory settings point to the appropriate
directories. (Note that the New Connections program item does not
need to be modified.) You do this by clicking the dialer program item,
choosing Properties from the File menu, and replacing all references
to the existing directory with the name of new directory. For example,
if you install an upgrade of Internet Explorer to a new directory named
NEWEXPL, the following change would be required:
Command Line: C:\IEXPLORE\iedial.exe C:\IEXPLORE\CON0000.CON
Working Directory: C:\IEXPLORE
Changes to:
Command Line: C:\NEWEXPL\iedial.exe C:\NEWEXPL\CON0000.CON
Working Directory: C:\NEWEXPL
2. Using File Manager, copy all files with the extension .CON
from the previous directory to the new created directory.
3. If during the upgrade you choose to use a new program group,
just follow Step 2 and copy the old dialer program items to the new
program group. Repeat Step 1 to change the Command Line and Working
Directory settings.
Upgrading over Version 1.5 and Version 1.6 Beta
If you are upgrading from the version 1.5 or version 1.6 beta, please
read the following special notes.
- The format of Iexplore.ini has changed, so Setup will make a backup
copy of your current Iexplore.ini file to a file called Ie16ini.sav.
- You will need to reapply any user-selectable settings, such as proxy
servers, in the new version.
- Your Favorites and History lists will be preserved.
- Win32s is not required for this version, so if you installed Win32s
specifically to run the version 1.6 beta, then you can remove it from
your system. Please refer to the following URL for instructions on
removing Win32s from your system:
http://www.microsoft.com/kb/faq/devtools/winsdk/win32s/faq3476.htm
LAN Installations
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After completing the steps outlined above, you should be ready to use
Microsoft Internet Explorer over your LAN. You will be able to use
Internet Explorer to browse the Internet. (If you are not sure whether
you currently have access, consult your network administrator.)
If you have access, your LAN administrator should provide you with
proxy servers that also can be used.
To install Internet Explorer, you need to do the following:
- Make sure you have the TCP/IP protocol installed.
Proxy servers can also be used, provided they are CERN compliant.
To enable use of a proxy server, choose Options from the View menu,
and then on the Proxy tab, type the data needed for your proxy server.
Note: When using Novell's NetWare IP stack with Internet Explorer,
please use the latest released version. Older versions of the
NetWare stack may not work properly.
Using Third-Party Telnet Helper Applications
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To configure Internet Explorer to use a Telnet helper application,
open IEXPLORE.INI and locate the [Helpers] section. Remove the
semicolon from in front of the telnet= line, and type the path to
the telnet application. For example:
[helpers]
telnet=c:\windows\telnet.exe %s
Installation with Exi