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Q174200: How to Install The Microsoft Network Version 2.5

Article: Q174200
Product(s): The Microsoft Network
Version(s): WINDOWS:2.5
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbsetup kbmsn
Last Modified: 21-OCT-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- The Microsoft Network version 2.5 
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SUMMARY
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This article describes how to install MSN, The Microsoft Network, version 2.5.

NOTE: You need to install MSN 2.5 if you want to use Outlook Express, the mail
program that comes with Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0.

MORE INFORMATION
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To install MSN, use the following steps:

1. Close all anti-virus and system-monitoring programs. For information about
  closing anti-virus and system-monitoring programs, consult the program's
  documentation or manufacturer.

2. Insert the MSN CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. NOTE: This CD-ROM is sent to all
  current and new MSN subscribers.

3. If the Welcome To MSN Setup screen appears, follow the prompts on the screen
  to install MSN, and then skip step 4. If the Welcome To MSN Setup screen does
  not appear, continue with the next step.

4. Double-click My Computer on the desktop, double-click the CD-ROM drive
  containing the MSN CD-ROM, and then double-click the Msnstart.exe file.

For more information about how to install MSN, please see the following article
in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  Q159037 MSN Installation and Setup Questions & Answers

Additional query words: msnet msnetwork microsoft-net m.s.n.

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Keywords          : kbsetup kbmsn 
Technology        : kbMSNSearch kbMSN250
Version           : WINDOWS:2.5
Issue type        : kbhowto

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