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A few important notes before beginning:
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These instructions are for uninstalling Internet Explorer 3.0 under Windows
3.1. If you are using an operating system other than Windows 3.1, you'll need
to follow different instructions.
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You can also get instructions for how to select
Communicator as your default browser.
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If you do choose to uninstall Internet Explorer, you'll first want to convert
your Internet Explorer Favorites and Internet Explorer Mail address book
into Communicator-compatible formats.
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Print out this page of instructions so that you have a copy after you quit
the browser and it's handy while you perform the tasks outlined below.
The URL is http://netscape.1command.com/faq/netscape-hacks/remove_ie30_win16.phtml.
Please note: Installing or uninstalling software can cause unanticipated problems. Therefore,
we strongly recommend that you back up your computer (or sensitive applications or documents) before
removing any software from your hard drive. This information is provided solely for your convenience.
Netscape makes no representations or warranties about the accuracy or completeness of the information.
You are solely responsible for backing up your data and protecting your computer system. Netscape will
not be responsible for any loss or damage in connection with your using, modifying, or removing software.
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Within Windows 3.1, 3.11, or Windows for Workgroups 3.11, open the program
manager group called Microsoft Internet Explorer.
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Click the Internet Explorer icon to select it. Next, select
Properties from the File menu.
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Note the directory that appears after Command Line: Click
OK or Cancel.
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Open File Manager, select the directory that contains Internet Explorer,
then select Delete from the File menu.
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In the Confirm Delete Directory dialog, select Yes to All.
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In the File menu, select Run.
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Type "sysedit" and click OK. You will see a series of windows appear.
The front window is labeled autoexec.bat.
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In this window, delete the two lines beginning with "set ieppp" and "set
pctcp." Also, delete the part of the PATH statement that refers to "c:\iexplore."
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Go to the File menu and select Save.
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Select the window entitled C:\Windows\system.ini. Type "edit system.ini"
and then press Enter.
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Locate and delete the following lines in the System.ini file:
device=c:\iexplore\iedial.386
device=c:\iexplore\vxdpctcp.386
device=c:\iexplore\iewcomm.386
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Go to the File menu and select Save.
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Go to the File menu and select Exit.
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Exit Windows and restart your computer.
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