How to download and install

1. Select your platform from the drop-down list above and click Download Now.
2. Choose Run this program from its current location and click OK.
3. Click Yes if asked whether you would like to install and run Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 and Internet Tools.
4. Accept the License Agreement and click Next to begin the installation process.

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The most up-to-date version of Internet Explorer available for Compaq DIGITAL Alpha computers and computers running Windows 3.1, Windows NT 3.51, and UNIX.

Note All UNIX versions of Internet Explorer currently available on this site give you 128-bit encryption, the highest level of protection possible whenever you use credit cards or make other financial or confidential transactions over the Internet. Internet Explorer with 128-bit encryption is eligible for export from the U.S. to all customers worldwide, except to U.S. embargoed destinations. Information on exporting Microsoft products is available at www.microsoft.com/exporting/.

System Requirements
Before you download Internet Explorer 5 and Internet Tools, make sure that your computer meets or exceeds the system requirements detailed in the following pages:

• Windows 3.1 and Windows NT 3.51 system requirements
• UNIX (Solaris and HP-UX) system requirements
  
• Compaq DIGITAL Alpha system requirements

How to uninstall

1. Make sure Internet Explorer is not running.
2. Uninstall information for your platform can be found in one of the following locations:
   • Notes for Windows and Compaq DIGITAL Alpha computers
   • Notes for UNIX computers