INFO: Command-Line Switches for Internet Explorer 4.0

ID: Q178058

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Internet Explorer (Programming) versions 4.0, 4.01

SUMMARY

Internet Explorer 4.0 recognizes a set of command-line switches. To use these switches, run the Internet Explorer program (Iexplore.exe) from the command line and specify one of the following switches.


-channelband    Internet Explorer as a Desktop Toolbar, displaying the 
                Channels Directory of the currently logged on user. This 
                option only applies when Active Desktop is off.

-e              Launch Internet Explorer in Explorer mode (standard two 
                pane view, My Computer on left, Content on right)

-new            Start up Internet Explorer in a separate process.

-nohome         Open Internet Explorer and don't open any Web page at all.

-k              Launch Internet Explorer in Kiosk mode.

Additional query words: command-line IE4


Keywords          : msiew95 iegeneral 
Version           : WINDOWS:4.0,4.01
Platform          : WINDOWS 
Issue type        : kbinfo

Last Reviewed: February 10, 1999