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by tsi

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I want to download IE 5.0 for an Alpha system but at MS site I'm only able to install online by downloading and running the setup file (using Dial-up). Anyone know where I can download the complete .exe file over a fast connection and then install on the Dial-up syatem?

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by alpha-male

Once you install the setup file, you can set your options to allow you to save the files to disk to install later.

If this doesn't help, or work for you, let me know. I'll be glad to help further. Another place you may want to check is the AlphaNT site (and mailing list). Go to www.alphant.com for all kinds of links, downloads and help from other Alpha advocates such as myself (if the name didn't tip you off!) ;)

Btw, I was on the IE5 beta team and did all of my testing on one of my Dec Alphas. :)

by thechas

Just a little adder to Alpha-Male's post.

The option you need to select is in the advanced settings for a custom installation.
You need to select save files for installation later.
Make sure that you have selected all of the optional componentsthat you will need for any target system.

You will not get a single .exe file, but the IE5install program, and a directory full of files.

The last I checked, only Mozilla and Netscape 4.X still install from a single file.
In fact, for Netscape 6.X, there is no way to just download the files. You need to allow Netscape to fully install.

Chas

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