Unable to Download or Reinstall Internet Explorer 4.01 SP1

• Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 4.0, 4.01 for Windows NT 4.0
• Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 4.0, 4.01 for Windows 95
• Microsoft Windows 98

SYMPTOMS

When you try to download or reinstall Internet Explorer 4.01 SP1, you may receive the following error message:

Active Setup Installation

Setup has detected that the newest versions of Internet Explorer components are already installed.

Click OK to exit Setup without making any changes.

CAUSE

This issue can occur if you are already running Internet Explorer 4.01 SP1, or you are using a Windows 98-based computer. Internet Explorer 4.01 SP1 is integrated into Windows 98.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about Internet Explorer 4.01 SP1, see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

Description of Internet Explorer 4.01 SP1

Additional query words: 98 95 4.00

Keywords          : 
Version           : WINDOWS:4.0,4.01
Platform          : WINDOWS 
Issue type        : kbprb 

Last Reviewed: January 12, 1999