Unable to Download or Reinstall Internet Explorer 4.01 SP1

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SYMPTOMS

When you try to download or reinstall Internet Explorer 4.01 SP1, you may receive the following error message:

Active Setup Installation

Setup has detected that the newest versions of Internet Explorer components are already installed.

Click OK to exit Setup without making any changes.

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CAUSE

This issue can occur if you are already running Internet Explorer 4.01 SP1, or you are using a Windows 98-based computer. Internet Explorer 4.01 SP1 is integrated into Windows 98.

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STATUS

This behavior is by design.

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For more information about Internet Explorer 4.01 SP1, see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

Description of Internet Explorer 4.01 SP1 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/185959/EN-US/ )

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APPLIES TO

Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 128-Bit Edition
Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 128-Bit Edition
Microsoft Windows 98 Standard Edition

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kbprb KB214414

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