Q172460: Cannot Connect to MSN After Internet Explorer Is Removed

Article: Q172460
Product(s): The Microsoft Network
Version(s): WINDOWS:2.0,2.5,95
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbenv kbmsn
Last Modified: 16-JUN-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- the operating system: Microsoft Windows 95 
- The Microsoft Network versions 2.0, 2.5 
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SYMPTOMS
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After you uninstall Microsoft Internet Explorer, you may be unable to connect to
MSN, The Microsoft Network.

CAUSE
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MSN uses Internet Explorer components to connect to the Internet. If you remove
Internet Explorer or rename the Internet Explorer folder, you may no longer be
able to connect to MSN.

RESOLUTION
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To resolve this issue, reinstall Internet Explorer or MSN.

Additional query words:

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Keywords          : kbenv kbmsn 
Technology        : kbOSWin95 kbOSWinSearch kbMSNSearch kbMSN200 kbMSN250
Version           : WINDOWS:2.0,2.5,95
Issue type        : kbprb

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