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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.
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- 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
-
-
- --------
- OVERVIEW
- --------
-
- 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
- ------------------------
-
- 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
- -------------------
-
- - 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.
-
-
- --------------------------------------
- INSTALLING MICROSOFT INTERNET EXPLORER
- --------------------------------------
-
- Installing from the Internet
- ----------------------------
-
- 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
- -----------------
-
- 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
- --------------------------------------------
-
- 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 Existing TCP/IP Connections and ISP Accounts
- --------------------------------------------------------------
-
- In general, all that is required is that you configure the PATH command
- in your Autoexec.bat file so that Microsoft Internet Explorer can find
- the Winsock.dll file you are using to connect to the Internet. For
- example, if your Winsock.dll file is in the directory C:\Connect, add
- a line directly under your current PATH command that reads:
- PATH=%PATH%;C:\CONNECT
-
- If you have multiple Winsock.dll files, please make sure that the Winsock
- file you choose to use comes first in the PATH command or is located
- in the directory where your browser files reside.
-
- Following are procedures for installing Microsoft Internet Explorer
- over some common Internet access products. Other packages available
- include FTP Software, Network TeleSystems, and shareware from Trumpet
- Software (http://www.trumpet.com.au/wsk/winsock.htm).
-
-
- Internet Chameleon 4.5
- ----------------------
-
- 1. Install Microsoft Internet Explorer to the suggested default
- directory (C:\Iexplore).
- 2. Make sure that the Internet Chameleon directory is in your path.
- If it is not, add it to the PATH statement in your Autoexec.bat
- file, and then restart your computer.
- 3. Run the Internet Chameleon dialer program (from the Custom icon).
- 4. Select the line corresponding to your current Internet service
- provider, and make sure that the Dial On Demand command on the
- Setup menu has a check mark by it. This makes the dialer
- program run when Internet Explorer tries to connect to the Internet.
- 5. Start Internet Explorer by double-clicking the Internet Explorer icon
- in the Microsoft Internet Explorer group in Program Manager.
-
- If you have configured the Chameleon dialer to dial on demand, an
- Internet connection is made when you first enter an Internet
- address in Internet Explorer.
-
- If you have not configured the Chameleon dialer to dial on demand,
- you need to start that program before you start Internet Explorer.
-
-
- Netscape Navigator 1.2 Personal Edition
- ---------------------------------------
-
- 1. Install Microsoft Internet Explorer to the directory that contains
- your Netscape Navigator files. For example, if you installed the
- Netscape browser in the default directory (C:\Netscape), place the
- Internet Explorer files in the same location.
- 2. Run Internet Explorer.
-
-
- Other Internet Dialer Packages
- ------------------------------
-
- 1. Install Microsoft Internet Explorer to the suggested default directory.
- 2. Make sure that the Internet dialer directory is in your path.
- If it is not, add it to the PATH statement in your Autoexec.bat
- file, and then restart your computer.
- 3. Run your existing Internet dialer program.
- 4. Choose to enable dial on demand (if your dialer supports this option).
- This makes the dialer program run when Internet Explorer tries
- to connect to the Internet.
- 5. Start Internet Explorer by double-clicking the Internet Explorer icon
- in the Microsoft Internet Explorer group in Program Manager.
-
- If you have configured the dialer to dial on demand, an Internet
- connection is made when you first enter an Internet address in
- Internet Explorer.
-
- If you have not configured the dialer to dial on demand, you need to start
- that program before you start Internet Explorer.
-
-
- Making a Backup Copy of the Software
- ------------------------------------
-
- 1. Make sure that you have one disk (3.5" disks with 1.44 MB capacity).
- 2 After you have downloaded the software and have run Dlmini21.exe (see
- "Installing from the Internet" section earlier in this file) your
- temporary directory contains all the files that you need to make disks.
- 3. Copy all the files (except Dlmini21.exe) on your disk.
-
- ---------------------
- KNOWN ISSUES AND BUGS
- ---------------------
-
- * No inline video.
- * No Internet shortcuts.
- * Does not work with Windows NT Challenge Response Authentication in
- Microsoft Internet Information Server. To work around this, make sure
- the Allow Anonymous option is enabled in the WWW Service Properties dialog
- box in Internet Information Server.
- * You cannot open another instance of Internet Explorer by double-clicking
- an .htm file in File Manager or double-clicking the Internet Explorer icon
- in Program Manager. To open a new instance of Internet Explorer, choose
- New Window from the File menu.
- * If you have voice messages waiting on your phone line (rapid beeps), our
- Dialer fails to dial out on the line. This can be remedied (for Hayes-
- compatible modems only) if, in the file Modems2.ini, at the end of the line
- for the InitString setting, you set "blind dialing" by typing:
- S6=5
- * Internet Explorer might have difficulty loading a very large number of
- newsgroups (>16000). If your news server has a large number of newsgroups,
- you should use a dedicated newsreader to browse the groups.
-
-
- --------
- SUPPORT
- --------
-
- AnswerPoint
- -----------
- Microsoft Internet Explorer Version 2.1 for Windows 3.1 includes 90 days of
- no-charge AnswerPoint Standard support and a variety of no- and low-cost
- AnswerPoint Information Services.
-
- AnswerPoint Information Services provides you with easy access to the latest
- technical and support information for Microsoft products, 24 hours a day, 365
- days a year. No-charge access to The Microsoft Frequently Asked Questions,
- Software Library, Knowledge Base, peer-to-peer newsgroups, and other technical
- information is available on http://www.microsoft.com/support. A complete
- description of the full range of Information Services is available on
- http://www.microsoft.com/supportnet/.
-
-
- AnswerPoint Standard
- --------------------
-
- In the United States and Canada, no-charge support for Internet Explorer is
- available for customers who have purchased a Microsoft package that includes
- this product. This support may be used for the version that was included in the
- package as well as any upgrades. Support is provided for 90 days after you make
- your first call to a Microsoft Support Engineer.
-
- -In the United States, call (206) 635-7123 between 6:00 A.M and 6:00 P.M. Pacific
- time.
- -In Canada, call (905) 568-4494 between 8:00 A.M and 8:00 P.M. Eastern time.
- Both of these services are available Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
-
- Note: If your Microsoft product was pre-installed or distributed with your PC or
- provided by an Internet Service Provider, the PC manufacturer or the an Internet
- Service Provider is responsible for providing your product support. Microsoft's
- fee-based Priority Support our Information Services are available regardless of
- how you obtained Internet Explorer.
-
-
- Product Support Worldwide
- -------------------------
-
- If you are outside the United States and have a question about a Microsoft
- product, first:
-
- * Consult the documentation and other printed information included with
- your product.
- * Check online Help.
- * Check the README files that come with your product disks (for more
- information, see Readme.txt). These files provide general information
- that became available after the books in the product package were
- published.
- * Consult electronic options such as CompuServe forums or bulletin boards,
- if available.
-
- If you cannot find a solution, you can receive information on how to obtain
- product support by contacting the Microsoft subsidiary office that serves your
- country.
-
-
- The Microsoft Support Network
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-
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-
-
- Calling a Microsoft Subsidiary Office
- --------------------------------------------
-
- When you call, you should be at your computer and have the appropriate product
- documentation at hand. Be prepared to give the following information:
-
- * The version number of Microsoft product that you are using
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- Austria Microsoft Ges.m.b.H.
- Standard Support: Installation and Handling
- Windows: 0660-6510
- General information about the Microsoft
- Support Network in Central Europe:
- Fax: 0049/2622/167006
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- Belgium Microsoft NV
- Technical Support:
- +32-2-513 32 74 (Dutch-speaking)
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- Bolivia
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-
- Brazil Microsoft Informatica Ltda.
- Technical Support: (55) (11) 871-0090
-
- Canada Microsoft Canada Inc.
- Microsoft Support Network:
- Standard Technical Support Phone:
- 1 (905) 568-3503
- Priority Support Information:
- 1 (800) 668-7975
- Text Telephone (TT/TDD):
- 1 (905) 568-9641
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- Technical Support: (214) 714-9100
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-
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- Technical Support: (571) 618 2255
-
- Czech Republic Microsoft s.r.o.
- Technical Support Phone: (+42) (2) 2451 10554
- or 53 52 56 (Windows 95 only)
-
- Denmark Microsoft Denmark AS
- Technical Support: (45) (44) 89 01 11
-
- Dubai Microsoft Middle East
- Phone: (971) 4 513 888
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- Ecuador Corporation Microsoft del Ecuador S.A.
- Technical Support: (593) (2) 463-094
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- Finland Microsoft OY
- Product Support: (358) (90) 525 502 500
- For Technical Support, please contact your
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- France Microsoft France
- Technical Support: (33) (1) 69-86-10-20
-
- French Polynesia
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-
- Germany Microsoft GmbH
- Standard Support: Installation and Handling
- Windows: 089-3176-1110
- Windows 95: 089-3176-1115
- General information about the Microsoft
- Support Network in Central Europe:
- Fax: 02622/167006
-
- Hong Kong Microsoft Hong Kong Ltd.
- Technical Support: (852) 2804-4222
-
- Hungary Microsoft Hungary
- Phone: (+36) (1) 268 1668
-
- Iceland
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- Phone: (01) (91) 646 0694, 646 0767, 646 0813
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- Technical Support:
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- Israel Microsoft Israel Ltd.
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- Technical Support: (39) (2) 7039-8351
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- Technical Support: (214) 714-9100
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- Luxembourg Microsoft NV
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- Operating Systems: (52) (5) 325-0912
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- Technical Support:
- 023-5677877 (Dutch-speaking)
- 023-5677853 (English-speaking)
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- New Zealand Microsoft New Zealand Ltd.
- Technical Support:
- Phone: 64 (9) 357-5575
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- Northern Ireland
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- Technical Support: (47) (22) 02 25 50
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- Papua New Guinea
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- Paraguay
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- Peru
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-
- Phillippines Phone: (632) 811-0062
- Technical Support:
- Phone: (632) 892-2295/2495
-
- Poland Microsoft Sp.z o.o.
- Technical Support: (+48) (2) 6216793,
- (+48) (71) 441357
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- Technical Support: (351) 1 4409280, 81, 82, or 83
-
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- Technical Support: (886) (2) 508-9501
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- Russia Microsoft A/O
- Fax: (+7) (502) 224 50 45
-
- Scotland
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- Technical Support:
- Phone: (65) 337-9946
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- Slovenia/Slovenija Microsoft d.o.o
- Technical Support: +386 61 123 23 54,
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- Slovak Republic Microsoft Slovakia s.r.o.
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- South Africa Microsoft South Africa
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- (Toll): (2) 11 445 0100
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- Technical Support: (34) (1) 807-9960
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- Sweden Microsoft AB
- Product Support: (46) (0) 8-752 09 29
- Information about Technical Support:
- (46) (0) 8 752 09 29
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- Switzerland Microsoft AG
- Phone: 01-839 61 11
- Technical Support (French-speaking):
- 022-738 96 88
- General information about the Microsoft
- Support Network in Central Europe:
- Fax: 0049-2622-167006
-
- Thailand Microsoft Thailand Ltd.
- Technical Support:
- Phone: (662) 632-0360, 61, 62, 63
-
- United Kingdom Microsoft Ltd. Product Support Services
- Telephone Support:
- Personal Operating Systems:
- (01734) 271000
- Advanced Systems Support:
- (01734) 270007
-
- Microsoft Ltd.
- Phone: (01734) 270001
-
- Uruguay Technical Support: (598) (2) 77-4934
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- Venezuela Corporation MS 90 de Venezuela S.A.
- Technical Support: (582) 265-4437
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