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Word 97 Hyperlinks Update

Brief Description
The Microsoft Word Hyperlinks Update makes changes to Microsoft Internet Explorer so that a program is not automatically launched after clicking a hyperlink to a program and canceling the dialog that comes up.

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Quick Details
File Name:OFFHLINK.exe
Version:97
Knowledge Base (KB) Articles:KB241873
Date Published:9/16/1999
Language:English
Download Size:145 KB
Estimated Download Time: 1 min 56K

Overview

The Microsoft Word Hyperlinks Update makes changes to Microsoft Internet Explorer so that a program is not automatically launched after clicking a hyperlink to a program and canceling the dialog that appears. This update works for Word 97 users who have Internet Explorer 3.0 through 5. You can find more information about the update in the Microsoft Knowledge Base article Q241873 - WD97: Canceling Hyperlink Allows Linked Executable File to Run.

Before You Install the Microsoft Word Hyperlinks Update

Make sure that Word 97 is installed on your computer. If you are not sure of the version, start the program, and click About Microsoft Word on the Help menu.


You must also shut down all running programs, including Office and Microsoft Project 98, as well as the Office Shortcut Bar, before you begin the installation.

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System Requirements

  • Supported Operating Systems: Windows 2000; Windows 95; Windows 98; Windows NT
  • This download works with the following Office applications:
    • Word 97

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Instructions



To install this download

  1. You may want to print this page to use as a reference when you are offline.
  2. Download the file from this page by clicking the Download link above and following the instructions in the dialog boxes.
  3. Double-click the Offhlink.exe program file on your hard disk to start the setup program.
  4. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.


Instructions for use:

Once you have installed the update, you can use Word just as you have used it in the past. You do not need to restart your computer.

To remove this download:

This update cannot be uninstalled. If you want to use Word 97 without the update, you must remove Word and then reinstall it from your original Word 97 Setup CD-ROM.

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