How to Upgrade to Internet Explorer 5.01
- 1). Click on the Internet Explorer site listed in References. Because Microsoft has put out several newer versions since 5.0, Microsoft itself no longer offers it as a download. However, many third party companies, including BrotherSoft, an associate of Microsoft, offer the download. You can also find the disk from a friend or at a store.
- 2). Click on the "Download" button to download the program. If you are using a disk, put it in your CD drive.
- 3). Wait for the program to finish downloading. This could take anywhere from five minutes to a half hour, depending on your connection.
- 4). Select "Install" when prompted to after you have downloaded the program. Follow the on-screen prompts to install the program. Your computer will automatically upgrade whatever version of Internet Explorer you have to 5.0 as it is installed.
- 5). Restart your computer to use Internet Explorer 5.0.