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              README for Microsoft Internet Explorer 2.1
                       For Microsoft Windows 3.1
                                AUgust 1996            
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               (c) Copyright Microsoft Corporation, 1996



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CONTENTS
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OVERVIEW
  Contents of This Product
  System Requirements

INSTALLING MICROSOFT INTERNET EXPLORER
  Installing from the Internet
    Upgrading Over Version 2.01
    Upgrading over Version 1.5 and Version 1.6 Beta
  LAN Installations
  Using Third-Party Telnet Helper Applications
  Installation with Existing TCP/IP Connections and ISP Accounts	
  Making a Backup Copy of the Software

KNOWN ISSUES AND BUGS

SUPPORT
  AnswerPoint
  Product Support Worldwide


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OVERVIEW
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This version is primarily intended for users of Microsoft(R) Windows(R)
3.1/3.11 and Windows for Workgroups 3.1/3.11 who are connected to a 
local area network (LAN) or who have existing Internet connections (people 
who have an existing TCP/IP connection, a dialer, and an account with an
Internet service provider).

Note that this version is a 16-bit program and therefore you do not need
to have Win32s(R) installed on your computer.

If you are using Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows NT(R), you can download 
a version designed and optimized for these platforms at: 
  http://www.microsoft.com/ie/iedl.htm

This product enables you to browse and view HTML documents on the network, 
in addition to documents on the World Wide Web or Internet,
provided your network is connected to the Internet or provided you
have an existing TCP/IP connection. Other services, 
such as Gopher and FTP and NNTP news support, are also available.


Contents of This Product
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This product contains the following:

- A Setup wizard that walks you through installation
- A browser that enables you to browse and view HTML documents
  on the World Wide Web or Internet


System Requirements
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- A personal computer, 386 processor or higher
- Microsoft Windows 3.1 or 3.11 or 
  Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.1 or 3.11
- At least 4 megabytes (MB) of memory
- A VGA monitor or better
- A mouse
- A modem with a speed of at least 9600 or a LAN 
  connection
- TCP/IP Stack & Dialer

Important 
* A TCP/IP network protocol stack and a dialer (often
  referred to as Winsock.dll) are required to access the Internet
  through an Internet service provider (ISP). As mentioned above, this 
  version of Internet Explorer requires that these components be 
  installed before running Internet Explorer.

If you are accessing the Internet through a LAN or just browsing your
internal network (intranet), your network administrator can provide you
with the appropriate version of Winsock.dll.


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INSTALLING MICROSOFT INTERNET EXPLORER
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Installing from the Internet
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To install Microsoft Internet Explorer from the Internet, carry out 
the following procedure.

1. Create a temporary directory on your computer.
2. Choose to download Microsoft Internet Explorer from the Internet, 
   and save the file Dlmini21.exe to the temporary directory.
3. In File Manager, run Dlmini21.exe to extract the program files.
4. Read the instructions below for LAN installations and for installing
   with existing TCP/IP connections.
5. In File Manager, run Setup.exe. Setup installs files in the 
   directory you specify.

   NOTE
   If you are upgrading to a newer version of Internet Explorer and
   choose to install the program in a different directory from your
   original version, please refer to the following section, "Upgrading 
   over Version 2.01," for further instructions.

6. If you want, you can delete the temporary directory you created.
7. Run Internet Explorer.


Upgrading over Version 2.01
When upgrading to a newer version Internet Explorer, you can choose to
install the program into the same directory as your previous version 
or establish another directory. If you choose the former, your previous 
dialer settings and connection(s) will be preserved. However, if you choose
the latter, you must do the following in order to use your pre-existing dialer 
settings and connection(s):

  1. If you install to a new directory, but keep your existing 
  program group, you must change the properties of any dialer 
  program item(s) you previously created so that the 
  Command Line and Working Directory settings point to the appropriate
  directories. (Note that the New Connections program item does not 
  need to be modified.) You do this by clicking the dialer program item,
  choosing Properties from the File menu, and replacing all references 
  to the existing directory with the name of new directory. For example, 
  if you install an upgrade of Internet Explorer to a new directory named
  NEWEXPL, the following change would be required:

	Command Line: C:\IEXPLORE\iedial.exe C:\IEXPLORE\CON0000.CON
	Working Directory: C:\IEXPLORE

	Changes to:

	Command Line: C:\NEWEXPL\iedial.exe C:\NEWEXPL\CON0000.CON
	Working Directory: C:\NEWEXPL

  2. Using File Manager, copy all files with the extension .CON
  from the previous directory to the new created directory.

  3. If during the upgrade you choose to use a new program group,
  just follow Step 2 and copy the old dialer program items to the new 
  program group. Repeat Step 1 to change the Command Line and Working
  Directory settings.


Upgrading over Version 1.5 and Version 1.6 Beta
If you are upgrading from the version 1.5 or version 1.6 beta, please 
read the following special notes.

- The format of Iexplore.ini has changed, so Setup will make a backup
  copy of your current Iexplore.ini file to a file called Ie16ini.sav.
- You will need to reapply any user-selectable settings, such as proxy 
  servers, in the new version.
- Your Favorites and History lists will be preserved.
- Win32s is not required for this version, so if you installed Win32s 
  specifically to run the version 1.6 beta, then you can remove it from
  your system. Please refer to the following URL for instructions on 
  removing Win32s from your system:
    http://www.microsoft.com/kb/faq/devtools/winsdk/win32s/faq3476.htm


LAN Installations
-----------------

After completing the steps outlined above, you should be ready to use 
Microsoft Internet Explorer over your LAN. You will be able to use 
Internet Explorer to browse the Internet. (If you are not sure whether 
you currently have access, consult your network administrator.)

If you have access, your LAN administrator should provide you with 
proxy servers that also can be used.

To install Internet Explorer, you need to do the following:

- Make sure you have the TCP/IP protocol installed.

Proxy servers can also be used, provided they are CERN compliant.
To enable use of a proxy server, choose Options from the View menu,
and then on the Proxy tab, type the data needed for your proxy server.

Note: When using Novell's NetWare IP stack with Internet Explorer,
please use the latest released version.  Older versions of the 
NetWare stack may not work properly.


Using Third-Party Telnet Helper Applications
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To configure Internet Explorer to use a Telnet helper application,
open IEXPLORE.INI and locate the [Helpers] section. Remove the 
semicolon from in front of the telnet= line, and type the path to 
the telnet application. For example:

[helpers]
telnet=c:\windows\telnet.exe %s


Installation with Existing TCP/IP Connections and ISP Accounts
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In general, all that is required is that you configure the PATH command 
in your Autoexec.bat file so that Microsoft Internet Explorer can find 
the Winsock.dll file you are using to connect to the Internet. For 
example, if your Winsock.dll file is in the directory C:\Connect, add
a line directly under your current PATH command that reads:
  PATH=%PATH%;C:\CONNECT

If you have multiple Winsock.dll files, please make sure that the Winsock
file you choose to use comes first in the PATH command or is located
in the directory where your browser files reside.

Following are procedures for installing Microsoft Internet Explorer 
over some common Internet access products. Other packages available 
include FTP Software, Network TeleSystems, and shareware from Trumpet 
Software (http://www.trumpet.com.au/wsk/winsock.htm).


   Internet Chameleon 4.5
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1. Install Microsoft Internet Explorer to the suggested default 
   directory (C:\Iexplore).
2. Make sure that the Internet Chameleon directory is in your path. 
   If it is not, add it to the PATH statement in your Autoexec.bat 
   file, and then restart your computer.
3. Run the Internet Chameleon dialer program (from the Custom icon).
4. Select the line corresponding to your current Internet service 
   provider, and make sure that the Dial On Demand command on the 
   Setup menu has a check mark by it. This makes the dialer 
   program run when Internet Explorer tries to connect to the Internet.
5. Start Internet Explorer by double-clicking the Internet Explorer icon 
   in the Microsoft Internet Explorer group in Program Manager.

If you have configured the Chameleon dialer to dial on demand, an 
Internet connection is made when you first enter an Internet 
address in Internet Explorer.

If you have not configured the Chameleon dialer to dial on demand, 
you need to start that program before you start Internet Explorer.


   Netscape Navigator 1.2 Personal Edition
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1. Install Microsoft Internet Explorer to the directory that contains 
   your Netscape Navigator files. For example, if you installed the 
   Netscape browser in the default directory (C:\Netscape), place the 
   Internet Explorer files in the same location.
2. Run Internet Explorer.


   Other Internet Dialer Packages
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1. Install Microsoft Internet Explorer to the suggested default directory.
2. Make sure that the Internet dialer directory is in your path. 
   If it is not, add it to the PATH statement in your Autoexec.bat 
   file, and then restart your computer.
3. Run your existing Internet dialer program.
4. Choose to enable dial on demand (if your dialer supports this option). 
   This makes the dialer program run when Internet Explorer tries 
   to connect to the Internet.
5. Start Internet Explorer by double-clicking the Internet Explorer icon 
   in the Microsoft Internet Explorer group in Program Manager.

If you have configured the dialer to dial on demand, an Internet
connection is made when you first enter an Internet address in
Internet Explorer.

If you have not configured the dialer to dial on demand, you need to start 
that program before you start Internet Explorer.


Making a Backup Copy of the Software
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1. Make sure that you have one disk (3.5" disks with 1.44 MB capacity).
2  After you have downloaded the software and have run Dlmini21.exe (see 
   "Installing from the Internet" section earlier in this file) your 
   temporary directory contains all the files that you need to make disks.
3. Copy all the files (except Dlmini21.exe) on your disk.

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KNOWN ISSUES AND BUGS
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* No inline video.
* No Internet shortcuts.
* Does not work with Windows NT Challenge Response Authentication in
  Microsoft Internet Information Server. To work around this, make sure
  the Allow Anonymous option is enabled in the WWW Service Properties dialog 
  box in Internet Information Server.
* You cannot open another instance of Internet Explorer by double-clicking
  an .htm file in File Manager or double-clicking the Internet Explorer icon
  in Program Manager. To open a new instance of Internet Explorer, choose
  New Window from the File menu.
* If you have voice messages waiting on your phone line (rapid beeps), our 
  Dialer fails to dial out on the line. This can be remedied (for Hayes-
  compatible modems only) if, in the file Modems2.ini, at the end of the line
  for the InitString setting, you set "blind dialing" by typing:
    S6=5
* Internet Explorer might have difficulty loading a very large number of
  newsgroups (>16000). If your news server has a large number of newsgroups,
  you should use a dedicated newsreader to browse the groups.   


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SUPPORT
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AnswerPoint
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Microsoft Internet Explorer Version 2.1 for Windows 3.1 includes 90 days of 
no-charge AnswerPoint Standard support and a variety of no- and low-cost 
AnswerPoint Information Services.

AnswerPoint Information Services provides you with easy access to the latest 
technical and support information for Microsoft products, 24 hours a day, 365 
days a year.  No-charge access to The Microsoft Frequently Asked Questions, 
Software Library, Knowledge Base, peer-to-peer newsgroups, and other technical 
information is available on http://www.microsoft.com/support. A complete 
description of the full range of Information Services is available on 
http://www.microsoft.com/supportnet/.


AnswerPoint Standard		
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In the United States and Canada, no-charge support for Internet Explorer is 
available for customers who have purchased a Microsoft package that includes 
this product. This support may be used for the version that was included in the 
package as well as any upgrades.  Support is provided for 90 days after you make 
your first call to a Microsoft Support Engineer.

-In the United States, call (206) 635-7123 between 6:00 A.M and 6:00 P.M. Pacific 
time. 
-In Canada, call (905) 568-4494 between 8:00 A.M and 8:00 P.M. Eastern time.
Both of these services are available Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Note:  If your Microsoft product was pre-installed or distributed with your PC or 
provided by an Internet Service Provider, the PC manufacturer or the an Internet 
Service Provider is responsible for providing your product support. Microsoft's 
fee-based Priority Support our Information Services are available regardless of 
how you obtained Internet Explorer.


Product Support Worldwide
-------------------------

If you are outside the United States and have a question about a Microsoft
product, first:

*	Consult the documentation and other printed information included with
        your product.
*	Check online Help.
*       Check the README files that come with your product disks (for more
        information, see Readme.txt). These files provide general information
        that became available after the books in the product package were
        published.
*	Consult electronic options such as CompuServe forums or bulletin boards,
        if available.

If you cannot find a solution, you can receive information on how to obtain
product support by contacting the Microsoft subsidiary office that serves your
country.


	The Microsoft Support Network
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The Microsoft Support Network, where available, offers high-quality technical
support options that allow you to get what you need:  the right answers right
now.

The Microsoft Support Network is subject to Microsoft's then-current prices,
terms, and conditions in place in each country at the time the services are
used and is subject to change without notice.


	Calling a Microsoft Subsidiary Office
--------------------------------------------

When you call, you should be at your computer and have the appropriate product
documentation at hand. Be prepared to give the following information:

*	The version number of Microsoft product that you are using
*	The type of hardware that you are using, including network hardware,
        if applicable
*	The operating system that you are using
*	The exact wording of any messages that appeared on your screen
*	A description of what happened and what you were doing when the
        problem occurred
*	A description of how you tried to solve the problem

Microsoft subsidiary offices and the countries they serve are listed below. If
there is no Microsoft office in your country, please contact the establishment
from which you purchased your Microsoft product.

Area				Telephone Numbers
____________________________________________________

Argentina		Microsoft de Argentina S.A.
                        Technical Support: (54) (1) 314-0560

Australia		Microsoft Pty. Ltd.
			Technical Support: (61) (02) 870-2131

Austria			Microsoft Ges.m.b.H.
			Standard Support: Installation and Handling
			    Windows: 0660-6510
			General information about the Microsoft 
			    Support Network in Central Europe:
                                Fax: 0049/2622/167006

Belgium			Microsoft NV
                        Technical Support:
                            +32-2-513 32 74 (Dutch-speaking)
                            +32-2-502 34 32 (English-speaking)
                            +32-2-513 22 68 (French-speaking)
Bolivia
See Argentina

Brazil			Microsoft Informatica Ltda.
                        Technical Support: (55) (11) 871-0090

Canada			Microsoft Canada Inc.
			Microsoft Support Network:
				Standard Technical Support Phone: 
				    1 (905) 568-3503
				Priority Support Information: 
				    1 (800) 668-7975
				Text Telephone (TT/TDD):
				    1 (905) 568-9641
			
Caribbean		Microsoft Caribbean, Inc.
			Technical Support: (214) 714-9100

Chile			Microsoft Chile S.A.
                        Personal Operating Systems
                            Phone: 56-2-330-6222

Colombia		Microsoft Colombia
			Technical Support: (571) 618 2255

Czech Republic          Microsoft s.r.o.
                        Technical Support Phone: (+42) (2) 2451 10554
                            or 53 52 56 (Windows 95 only)

Denmark			Microsoft Denmark AS
                        Technical Support:  (45) (44) 89 01 11
			
Dubai                   Microsoft Middle East
			Phone: (971) 4 513 888
			
Ecuador			Corporation Microsoft del Ecuador S.A.
                        Technical Support: (593) (2) 463-094

England 
See United Kingdom

Finland			Microsoft OY
                        Product Support: (358) (90) 525 502 500
                        For Technical Support, please contact your 
			    local dealer.

France			Microsoft France
			Technical Support: (33) (1) 69-86-10-20
			
French Polynesia
See France

Germany			Microsoft GmbH
			Standard Support: Installation and Handling
                            Windows: 089-3176-1110
                            Windows 95: 089-3176-1115
			General information about the Microsoft 
			    Support Network in Central Europe:
			        Fax: 02622/167006

Hong Kong		Microsoft Hong Kong Ltd.
                        Technical Support: (852) 2804-4222

Hungary			Microsoft Hungary
                        Phone: (+36) (1) 268 1668
                        
Iceland
See Denmark

India                   Microsoft India
			Phone: (01) (91) 646 0694, 646 0767, 646 0813
			
Indonesia               Indonesia - Jakarta
                        Technical Support:
			    Phone: (6221) 572-1060
                            Fax: (6221) 573-2077
Ireland
See United Kingdom

Israel			Microsoft Israel Ltd.
			Phone: 972-3-613-0833
			
Italy			Microsoft SpA
			Technical Support: (39) (2) 7039-8351

Japan			Microsoft Company Ltd.
                        Technical Support: 0120-37-0196
                                                    
Latin America           Microsoft Latin American Headquarters
                        Technical Support: (214) 714-9100

Liechtenstein
See Switzerland (German-speaking)

Luxembourg		Microsoft NV
                        Technical Support:
                            +32-2-513 32 74 (Dutch-speaking)
                            +32+2-502 34 32 (English-speaking)
                            +32+2-513 22 68 (French-speaking)

Mexico                  Microsoft Mexico, S.A. de C.V.
			Technical Support:  
			    Operating Systems: (52) (5) 325-0912
                            
Netherlands		Microsoft BV
                        Technical Support:
                            023-5677877 (Dutch-speaking)
                            023-5677853 (English-speaking)

New Zealand		Microsoft New Zealand Ltd.
			Technical Support:
			    Phone: 64 (9) 357-5575

Northern Ireland
See United Kingdom

Norway			Microsoft Norway AS
                        Technical Support: (47) (22) 02 25 50
                        
Papua New Guinea
See Australia

Paraguay
See Argentina

Peru
See Latin America

Phillippines           Phone: (632) 811-0062
                       Technical Support:
                           Phone: (632) 892-2295/2495

Poland                 Microsoft Sp.z o.o.
                       Technical Support: (+48) (2) 6216793,
                           (+48) (71) 441357

Portugal		Microsoft, Lda.
                        Technical Support: (351) 1 4409280, 81, 82, or 83

Republic of China	Microsoft Taiwan Corp.
			Technical Support: (886) (2) 508-9501

Republic of Ireland
See United Kingdom

Russia			Microsoft A/O
			Fax: (+7) (502) 224 50 45

Scotland
See United Kingdom

Singapore		Microsoft Singapore Pte Ltd.
                        Technical Support:
                             Phone: (65) 337-9946
 					
Slovenia/Slovenija      Microsoft d.o.o
                        Technical Support: +386 61 123 23 54,
                            +386 64 331 020

Slovak Republic         Microsoft Slovakia s.r.o.
                        Technical Support: (+42) (7) 312083

South Africa	        Microsoft South Africa
                        Technical Support 
			    Toll Free): 0 802 11 11 04
                            (Toll): (2) 11 445 0100
	        
Spain			Microsoft Iberica SRL
                        Technical Support: (34) (1) 807-9960
                        
Sweden			Microsoft AB
                        Product Support: (46) (0) 8-752 09 29
                        Information about Technical Support: 
                            (46) (0) 8 752 09 29
                        
Switzerland		Microsoft AG
			Phone: 01-839 61 11
			Technical Support (French-speaking): 
			    022-738 96 88
			General information about the Microsoft 
			        Support Network in Central Europe:
			            Fax: 0049-2622-167006

Thailand                Microsoft Thailand Ltd.
                        Technical Support:
                            Phone: (662) 632-0360, 61, 62, 63

United Kingdom 		Microsoft Ltd. Product Support Services
			Telephone Support:
			    Personal Operating Systems:
                                (01734) 271000
			    Advanced Systems Support:
                                (01734) 270007

			Microsoft Ltd.
			Phone: (01734) 270001

Uruguay                 Technical Support: (598) (2) 77-4934

Venezuela		Corporation MS 90 de Venezuela S.A.
			Technical Support: (582) 265-4437

Wales
See United Kingdom



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