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Update for Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 - Windows XP and Windows 2000 (KB888092)

Brief Description
This update addresses issues discussed in Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 888092. For more information see the Overview section of this page.

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Quick Details
File Name:IE6.0sp1-KB888092-Windows-2000-XP-x86-ENU.exe
Version:6_SP1
Security Bulletins:MS04-004
Knowledge Base (KB) Articles:KB888092
Date Published:11/17/2004
Language:English
Download Size:1.5 MB
Estimated Download Time: 4 min 56K

Overview

This update addresses issues discussed in Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 888092.

When you run a custom Web program in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, Internet Explorer may quit unexpectedly and you receive the following error message:

Microsoft Internet Explorer has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
To see what data this error report contains, click here.

This problem may occur when all of the following conditions are true:
  • You have installed the cumulative security update for Internet Explorer (MS04-025).

    • (For additional information about the cumulative security update for Internet Explorer (MS04-025), click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: 867801 MS04-025: Cumulative security update for Internet Explorer )
  • The Temporary Internet files option in Internet Explorer is set to Every visit to the page (on the Tools menu, click Options, and then click Settings).
  • Your network connection is less than 100 megabytes (MB).


Please Note: This update is for users with Windows XP (XP SP1) and Windows 2000 (SP3 and SP4). For users with Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Millenium and Windows NT4, this update is available here

Internet Explorer security updates are available:
To find the latest security releases for you, visit Windows Update and click "Scan for updates." And visit the Protect your PC site to learn how to have the latest security updates delivered directly to your computer.

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System Requirements

  • Supported Operating Systems: Windows 2000 Service Pack 3; Windows 2000 Service Pack 4; Windows XP; Windows XP Service Pack 1
This update applies to Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 (SP1) with the following operating systems:
  • Windows XP SP1
  • Windows XP
  • Windows 2000 SP3
  • Windows 2000 SP4

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Instructions

  1. Click the Download button on this page to start the download, or choose a different language from the drop-down list and click Go.
  2. Do one of the following:
    • To start the installation immediately, click Open or Run this program from its current location.
    • To copy the download to your computer for installation at a later time, click Save or Save this program to disk.

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