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OFFICE 2000 BETA EXPIRATION NOTICE ON COMPUTERS THAT HAVE NEVER HAD OFFICE 2000 BETA INSTALLED

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5 for Windows 95 - Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5 for Windows 98 - Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5 for Windows NT 4 - Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition

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SYMPTOMS

When you launch Microsoft Internet Explorer, Windows Explorer or My Computer, the following error message may be displayed:

Prerelease expiration notice. This Beta of Office 2000 has expired. Install the retail version or obtain an updated beta release from Microsoft.

CAUSE

This issue occurs if the beta version of Web Folders is currently installed. The beta version of Web Folders was included with Internet Explorer 5 Beta and Office 2000 Beta and expired on August 1, 1999.

RESOLUTION Install the final version of Web Folders. If you are running Internet Explorer 5 Beta (Version 5.00.0910.1309), upgrade to the final version of Internet Explorer 5 and install Web Folders. To install Web Folders while you are installing Internet Explorer 5, choose the Customize option, and then select Web Folders under Web Authoring Components.

If a final version of Internet Explorer 5 (Version 5.00.2014.0216, 5.00.2314.1003, or 5.00.2614.3500) is already installed, you can add Web Folders from the Windows Update web site or by following these steps:

1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

2. Double-click Add/Remove Programs.

3. On the Install/Uninstall tab, click Microsoft Internet Explorer 5, and then click Add/Remove.

4. Click Add a component to Internet Explorer, and then click OK.

5. Under Web Authoring Components, click the Web Folders check box to select it.

6. Click Next, and then follow the instructions on your screen to complete the installation of Web Folders.

NOTE: Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 is not listed in Add/Remove Programs if you are running Windows 98 Second Edition. If you receive this error and are running Windows 98 Second Edition (Internet Explorer 5 Version 5.00.2614.3500), you can add Web Folders from the Windows Update site:

http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com

MORE INFORMATION For information on how to obtain the final version of Internet Explorer 5, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

Q224430 - Availability of Microsoft Internet Explorer 5

For additional information on how to install and use Web Folders with Internet Explorer 5, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

Q195851 - How to Install and Use Web Folders in Internet Explorer 5

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