Internet Explorer Hangs on Solaris 2.6-Based Computer

ID: Q236381

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5 for UNIX on Sun Solaris

SYMPTOMS

When you try to start Internet Explorer for Sun Solaris on your multiprocessor workstation running Solaris 2.6, some or all processes associated with your login, including Window Manager, may stop responding (hang).

CAUSE

The issue occurs because of a limitation in the Solaris version 2.6 operating system.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, contact Sun Microsystems to inquire about the availability of a fix for this issue.

MORE INFORMATION

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Keywords          : kb3rdparty kbenv kbui msieunix 
Version           : UNIX:5
Platform          : UNIX 
Issue type        : kbprb

Last Reviewed: July 12, 1999