Updating Internet Explorer in a Lab

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20010504: Updating Internet Explorer in a Lab

May/2001
Tech Note #4

Michael C shared this valuable web site. You'll want to read this article if you've been looking at upgrading a lab's worth of workstations to the latest version of Internet Explorer, and are asking the question: "How can I get the installation files without having Active Setup download them for every workstation I install on?"

The answer is less than obvious:

  • Go to Microsoft's Internet Explorer Downloads page and select the version you want to download.
  • Click the Download Now button to begin the process.
  • In the next dialog box, choose the "run this program from its current location" option.
  • Active Setup will then run.
  • Choose the "install minimal or customize your browser" option.
  • Do not choose the "install now" option, which begins installing immediately.
  • Click Next to continue.
  • In the Component Options dialog box, choose which pieces of IE you want to download and install, but don't click the Next button yet!
  • First, click the Advanced button.
  • Check the box at the bottom to only download the IE Setup files.
  • This will be one big download.

If the download was successful you now have a full set of IE setup files saved to your hard drive. Copy the folder to a convenient location on your server. You can now install Internet Explorer from this folder as many times as you require, to update your lab.

DISCLAIMER: This document is intended for the reference of computer support personnel within Winnipeg School Division No. 1. There is no warranty or liability if procedures recommended here have an adverse affect on any systems. Use them at your own risk. Any trademarks mentioned are the property of their owners, none of whom have certified any information provided here. Opinions expressed here are personal only and do not represent the policy of Winnipeg School Division No. 1 or any other organization anywhere.


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