Overview for Internet Content Providers

The Microsoft« Internet Explorer Administration Kit (IEAK) enables Internet Content Providers (ICPs) and Internet developers to create a custom browser for customers who already have Internet accounts.

As an ICP, you can also create a custom browser if you plan to use the Microsoft referral server as part of your custom package. This referral server, which provides information about Internet service providers in your area, is maintained by Microsoft. You can link to sign-up servers using this referral server.

You can use this kit to do the following:*

Customize the Setup program

• Customize the appearance of the Setup program and configure types of installation (such as Standard, Minimal, and Full).
• Bundle Internet Explorer and components in a single download package.
• Point users to Internet or intranet servers to access the latest product versions with Active Setup.
• Specify the language version of Internet Explorer to include in the installation package. You must run the IEAK wizard once for each language version you want to create.
• Enable automatic software distribution over the Internet.

Customize the browser and channels

• Set start, Search, and support pages.
• Load links and folders into the Favorites list.
• Change the title bar and logos of the browser.
• Add a channel and delete a channel.

Use of the Internet Explorer logo

In accordance with the terms of the license agreement, you must display the Internet Explorer logo on your packaging and promotional goods, as well as on your Web site. The camera-ready artwork for your Web site and the artwork for your packaging and promotional goods is located in the following folder on your CD-ROM: \Ieak\Reskit\Graphics\Samples\Cpyr_art.

*Note
Some features may not be available, depending on your license agreement. For more information, consult your contract.