How to Add and Remove Internet Explorer 4.0 Components

The information in this article applies to:

• Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 4.0, 4.01 for Windows 95
• Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 4.0, 4.01 for Windows NT 4.0

SUMMARY

This article describes how to add and remove additional components for Internet Explorer.

MORE INFORMATION

To add additional Internet Explorer components, your computer must be able to browse the Internet (if you downloaded Internet Explorer from the Internet) or you must have access to the Internet Explorer CD-ROM. You do not need an Internet connection or CD-ROM to remove components.

NOTE: You must have administrative privileges to install and uninstall Internet Explorer 4.0 components on Windows NT. This includes having administrative privileges the first time you start your computer after installing or uninstalling components.

Adding Additional Components

1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

2. Double-click Add/Remove Programs.

3. On the Install/Uninstall tab, click Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 in the list of installed programs, and then click Add/Remove.

4. In the Internet Explorer 4.0 Active Setup box, click "Add a component to Internet Explorer," and then click OK.

5. The Internet Explorer Component Download page is opened. When you are prompted for Internet Explorer to check for components already installed, click Yes.

6. In the Component Download page, click to select the check boxes for components you want to add or upgrade, and then click Next.

7. Click a download site, and then click Install Now. Follow any additional instructions on the screen.

8. If you are prompted to restart your computer, do so.

Removing Components

1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

2. Double-click Add/Remove Programs.

3. On the Install/Uninstall tab, in the list of installed programs, click the component you want to remove, and then click Add/Remove.

4. When you are prompted to confirm the removal, click Yes.

Additional Information

For information about removing Internet Explorer 4.0 and all of its components, see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

   ARTICLE-ID: Q174265
   TITLE     : How to Uninstall Internet Explorer 4.0

   ARTICLE-ID: Q170757
   TITLE     : Uninstalling Internet Explorer 4.0 Platform Preview 2.0

   ARTICLE-ID: Q166322
   TITLE     : Uninstalling Internet Explorer 4.0 Platform Preview 1.0