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MSN Explorer Installation Instructions

Installing MSN Explorer is easy and will only take a few minutes. 
Let's find out if you have all the system requirements and a compatible operating system to run MSN® Explorer. 
Ready to install?
Click the Install button below and you'll be on your way to a fun and exciting Internet experience.  After you click the install button you may see a gray "file download" dialog.  On that dialog, please choose "Run this program from its current location."  

Thanks and welcome to MSN Explorer!


Help/Frequently Asked Questions

Can I download MSN Explorer on one computer and install it on another?

If you download MSN Explorer on one computer and then transfer the setup program to another computer, attempting to install MSN Explorer may result in a message stating, "You need to install Internet Explorer 5 or later."  If this occurs, perform one of the following steps:

  • (Note: when installing Internet Explorer, please choose to perform a "typical" install.)
  • This will ensure that the version of MSN Explorer you install contains all of the components that you need.

How do I uninstall MSN Explorer?

You can uninstall MSN Explorer by performing the following steps:

  1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
  2. Double-click Add/Remove Programs. A list of all the programs installed on your computer is displayed.
  3. Click MSN Explorer, then click the Add/Remove (or Change/Remove if you are running Windows 2000).
  4. Follow the instructions to uninstall MSN Explorer.

Installing MSN Explorer on Windows® 2000.

When installing MSN Explorer on Windows 2000 you should be logged on with Administrator privileges. 


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