Cannot Log In After Uninstalling Internet Explorer 4.0

ID: Q171411

The information in this article applies to:

• Microsoft Internet Explorer version 4.0 for Windows NT 4.0

SYMPTOMS

After you uninstall Internet Explorer 4.0 Platform Preview 2.0, you may be unable to log in to Windows NT 4.0.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if the account you are using does not have administrative privileges. You must have administrative privileges to install and uninstall Internet Explorer in Windows NT. This includes having administrative privileges the first time you start your computer after installing or uninstalling.

RESOLUTION

Log in to Windows NT using an account with administrative privileges and finish the uninstall process. When the uninstall process is finished, log in to Windows NT as you normally do.

Additional query words: 4.00

Keywords          : kbsetup msient winnt 
Version           : WINDOWS:4.0
Platform          : WINDOWS

Last Reviewed: March 18, 1999