Hi,
I also use Win98SE, with Internet Explorer 6, SP1 (that's Service Pack 1).
I would try the following in order:
Go to Start/Programs/Accessories/System tools/System Information.
In that window, at the top, click on Tools, then Internet Explorer Repair Tool.
Click on the Repair Internet Explorer option.
That will repair your IE 5.
Re-Boot.
Then, run the Maintenance Steps below:
To Repair the Registery:
Turn off the computer; or reboot; then immediately press F8, (or, could be F5) located on top of the keyboard. Keep it press down until an options window comes up, then release it.
(If F8 or F5 doesn't work, then re-boot, and immediately press down the CTRL key, hold down until it comes up to the options screen).
Use the up and down arrow keys on the keyboard to select "Command Prompt Only".
Press Enter
You will now see C:>
Type in SCANREG /FIX (there is a space between the G and the / ).
You will now see C:>SCANREG /FIX
Press Enter
This will take about 5 minutes or so.
when finished, press Enter for OK.
Manually, turn off the computer, wait a few seconds, the turn it back on.
If you don't have the "Command Prompt Only" option, then re-boot the computer normally.
Go to Start/ShutDown, then choose "restart in ms-dos mode".
It will come up to C:\windows.
Type in CD C:\
It will look like C:>windows CD C:\
Press Enter.
It will then be at the C:> prompt.
Then type in SCANREG /FIX
Press Enter
When it returns to the C:> prompt, then manually turn off the computer, and turn it back on.
Win98/98SE Regular Maintenance
All of these should be run whenever Win98/98SE starts giving problems. It will keep the computer running smoothly.
Before doing any of the following; turn off wallpaper and screensavers before re-starting or re-booting the computer.
Safe Mode is best where indicated, because most programs are not running meaning their files are closed, or not in use. This allows them to be scanned much better, repaired, or defragged better.
1. Scandisk
Start in Safe Mode by:
Re-boot the computer, and immediately after starting up, Press and hold down, F8, at top of keypad.
When the options show on the screen, use the up and down arrow keys on the keyboard to select
"Safe Mode".
Press Enter
After it boots to Safe Mode, go to Start/Programs/Accessories/System Tools, and click on Scandisk.
(It is faster if set on "Standard", the "Thorough" usually is not needed and takes a long, long time).
Click on "Start" and let it run until finished.
2. Defrag
When Scandisk is finished, click on "Close".
Now, go back to the same place, but this time, click on "Defrag".
Click on OK, and wait until it finishes (might take 1 hour if not done within a month).
After it finishes, Click on OK or whatever.
Then, re-boot.
After you have done all the above, go back to the
http://www.microsoft.com website. On the left, click on the link, "Microsoft Update", then click on the link "Scan for updates".
Find the Internet Explorer 6 with SP1, and try the downloading again.
If this doesn't solve your issue, please post back.
I have never had your particular issue, but it's related to either your current version, IE 5, is somewhat corrupted, or your Registry needs repair using the scanreg /fix; and, if you haven't defragged within the past couple of months, you really need to.
Best of luck,
fredg
Linear Mode
