Click Here to Install Silverlight*
United StatesChange|All Microsoft Sites
Microsoft
Download Center 
Search Advanced Search

Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1

Brief Description
Internet Explorer 6 has been updated as part of Windows XP Service Pack 2 and Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 is now available. For more information on downloading Internet Explorer 7, please read the Overview section. Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 is recommended for systems running versions of Windows prior to Windows XP.

On This Page

Quick Details
File Name:ie6setup.exe
Version:6_sp1
Date Published:9/21/2005
Language:English
Download Size:9 KB - 77.5 MB*
Estimated Download Time: 1 hr 35 min 56K
*Download size depends on selected download components.
Change Language:
  

Overview

Internet Explorer 6 SP1, the latest version of Internet Explorer for users not running Windows XP, provides a flexible and reliable browsing experience with enhanced Web privacy features for all Windows users. This version includes a full installation of the Web browser and the most recent version of Outlook Express, the e-mail client that is included with Internet Explorer.

Internet Explorer 7 is now available and has been designed to make everyday tasks easier and help protect you from spyware and phishing scams.

To download Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP SP2 or Windows Server 2003 SP1, click here

 Top of page

System Requirements

  • Supported Operating Systems: Windows 2000; Windows 98; Windows ME; Windows NT; Windows XP Service Pack 1
  • 486/66 MHz processor (Pentium processor recommended)

Windows Me:
32 MB of RAM minimum
Full install size: 8.7 MB

Windows 2000:
32 MB of RAM minimum
Full install size: 12.0 MB

Windows 98 Second Edition:
16 MB of RAM minimum
Full install size: 12.4 MB

Windows 98:
16 MB of RAM minimum
Full install size: 11.5 MB

Windows NT 4.0 with the high encryption version of Service Pack 6a and higher:
32 MB of RAM minimum
Full install size: 12.7 MB

Windows XP:
32 MB of RAM minimum
Full install size: 12.0 MB

  • CD-ROM drive (if installation is done from a CD-ROM)
  • Some components may require additional system resources not outlined.

Note: Internet Explorer 6 SP1 setup installs the majority of its files on the drive where the Windows operating system is installed, regardless of the installation location you choose. To free up space on your hard disk in order to meet disk-space installation requirements, do so on the drive where the Windows operating system is installed.

 Top of page

Instructions

  1. Click the Download button on this page to start the download, or choose a different language from the drop-down list if applicable, and click Go.
  2. Do one of the following:
    • To start the installation immediately, click Open or Run this program from its current location.
    • To copy the download to your computer for installation at a later time, click Save or Save this program to disk.


How to use:
Restart your computer to complete the installation.

Windows 2000 and Windows XP users: Custom installation is not available for Internet Explorer 6 SP1 on Windows 2000 or Windows XP operating systems.

How to uninstall:
  1. Make sure Internet Explorer 6 SP1 is not running.
  2. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. (In Windows XP, click Start and then click Control Panel.)
  3. Double-click Add/Remove Programs.
  4. Select Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 SP 1.
  5. Click Add/Remove (Change/Remove in Windows 2000 and Windows XP).

 Top of page

Additional Information

Other critical security updates are available: To find the latest security updates for you visit Windows Update and click "Express Install." To have the latest security updates delivered directly to your computer, visit Protect your PC and follow the 3 easy steps to ensure you’re protected.

 Top of page

 Top of page

 Top of page

© 2008 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Contact Us |Terms of Use |Trademarks |Privacy Statement