How to Upgrade From IE5 to IE6
If you are using a version of Windows that includes Internet Explorer 5 as its default Web browser, you might be wondering if it is possible to upgrade the browser and use a version of Internet Explorer that includes a more modern feature set. Microsoft maintains a website that hosts Internet Explorer upgrades for customers using older versions of Windows, and Internet Explorer 6 is the latest version available for computers running Windows versions older than XP. Download the Internet Explorer 6 installer package to upgrade your web browser.
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Instructions
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Browse to the Internet Explorer 6 download page using the link in the Resources section below. Click the "Download" button and save the file to your desktop.
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Run the "ie6setup.exe" file to begin installing Internet Explorer 6.
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Read the license agreement for Internet Explorer 6. If you agree to the terms, click "I accept the agreement" and click "Next."
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Click "Next" to download the files required for the Internet Explorer 6 installation program. This process may take several minutes depending on the speed of your Internet connection. After the files are downloaded, Internet Explorer 6 will be installed automatically, and you will be prompted to restart your computer.
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Click "Finish" to restart the computer and complete the installation. Note that the process of restarting the computer may take longer than normal because of the changes that are being made to the configuration of the computer.
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Launch Internet Explorer when the desktop loads. Click "Help," then click "About Internet Explorer." The version number will be "6.0.2800.1106" or later.
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