Installing Internet Explorer 5.5
Part of making the most secure Windows machines possible includes running Windows Update from Internet Explorer for installing the most recent Critical Updates. Windows NT installs with a non-java version (IE 2) incapable of running Windows Update. Windows 2000 installs with IE 5.0. To enable Windows Update and to have the most secure Microsoft browser, Internet Explorer should be upgraded to version 5.5.
To check the version installed, first open IE. Then under Help in the menu bar, click About Internet Explorer. This information window will display the version of IE as well as Service Pack level and IE hotfixes run. For machines that have IE 4.0 or greater, the easiest way to install IE 5.5 is using Windows Update. For Windows NT machines that only have the default IE 2 install, there is a small (500KB) install file. This file, as well as the Windows Update method, will download the ~10MB of program files from Microsoft, so an internet connection is needed to run the install. The details differ slightly depending the operating system.
Windows 98 IE 5.5 Installation
Internet Connection Wizard
- Windows 98 installs with Internet Explorer (IE) 5.0. For security reasons, it needs to be upgraded to 5.5 and patched to SP1. This can be done through the Windows Update tool in IE, so run IE
- If IE has never been run before, if installed, the Internet Connection Wizard will start up to ask questions about the machine's internet connectivity.
- See ICW for details about completing the Wizard.
Starting Installation of IE 5.5 for Windows 98
Choosing Components for Windows 98
- A "Windows Update" window will appear. A typical install will install a number of unnecessary components. Check Install minimal... as below and click Next.
Note: The size of the Typical and Minimal install will differ from machine to machine depending on previous installations.
- A "Components Option" window will appear listing components, as shown below. Components can be added from this list. If necessary, uncheck the unneeded Internet Connection Wizard. Once the desired components are selected, click Next.
- A "Download Sites" window will appear. Click Next to choose the only North American site. The program will begin downloading and installing.
- A "Restart" prompt will appear. Click Finish to reboot and complete the installation of IE 5.5 program files.
IE 5.5 Hotfixes for Windows 98
- The installer downloads files from Microsoft, so new installs contain SP1 for Internet Explorer 5.5. Since SP1 has been released, however, other improvements and security fixes have appeared and need installing.
- After the reboot, check the ASC Hotfixes for IE 5.5 page for the list, with downloads, of necessary updates.
Windows NT IE 5.5 Installation
Internet Connection Wizard
- If IE has never been run before, if installed, the Internet Connection Wizard will start up to ask questions about the machine's internet connectivity.
- See ICW for details about completing the Wizard.
Starting Installation of IE 5.5 for Windows NT
- Installation will either be through Windows Update from an older version of IE or through the setup program. For details on selecting IE 5.5 from Windows Update, see the IE 5.5 for Windows 2000 section. Once the installation has started, both methods proceed the same.
- For either method, a license agreement will appear. Check I accept the agreement and click Next.
Choosing Components for Windows NT
- A "Windows Update" window will appear. A typical install will install a number of unnecessary components. Check Install minimal... as below and click Next.
Note: The size of the Typical and Minimal install will differ from machine to machine depending on previous installations.
- A "Components Option" window will appear listing components, as shown below. Components can be added from this list. If necessary, uncheck the unneeded Internet Connection Wizard. Once the desired components are selected, click Next.
- A "Download Sites" window will appear. Click Next to choose the only North American site. The program will begin downloading and installing.
- A "Restart" prompt will appear. Click Finish to reboot and complete the installation of IE 5.5 program files.
IE 5.5 Hotfixes for Windows NT
- The installer downloads files from Microsoft, so new installs contain SP1 for Internet Explorer 5.5. Since SP1 has been released, however, other improvements and security fixes have appeared and need installing.
- After the reboot, check the ASC Hotfixes for IE 5.5 page for the list, with downloads, of necessary updates.
Windows 2000 IE 5.5 Installation
Internet Connection Wizard
- Windows 2000 installs with Internet Explorer (IE) 5.0. For security reasons, it needs to be upgraded to 5.5 and patched to SP1. This can be done through the Windows Update tool in IE, run IE
- If IE has never been run before, if installed, the Internet Connection Wizard will start up to ask questions about the machine's internet connectivity.
- See ICW for details about completing the Wizard.
Starting Installation of IE 5.5 for Windows 2000
Choosing Components for Windows 2000
- After initializing, a "Windows 2000 Install" window will appear. There are no optional components for IE 5.5 in Windows 2000. Click Next to begin installing the only option available. The program will begin downloading and installing.
- A reboot prompt will appear. Click Yes to reboot and complete the installation.
IE 5.5 Hotfixes for Windows 2000
- The installer downloads files from Microsoft, so new installs contain SP1 for Internet Explorer 5.5. Since SP1 has been released, however, other improvements and security fixes have appeared and need installing.
- After the reboot, check the ASC Hotfixes for IE 5.5 page for the list, with downloads, of necessary updates.
If you have questions, please send mail to help@aas.duke.edu.
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Last Updated on 4/5/2001
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