Configuring IE to Work with Other Programs

When you first install Internet Explorer, it includes most of the capabilities you need for browsing basic web pages and handling other types of data, such as streaming audio and video. IE4 enables you to dramatically expand its capabilities by using a variety of add-in programs. Some install themselves automatically, with your permission, whereas others require that you run a separate setup program.

Installing and Using Add-ins and Plug-ins

Core components of Internet Explorer enable you to view text formatted with HTML, as well as graphics created in supported formats, including JPEG and GIF images. To view other types of data, you must install add-in programs that extend the capabilities of the basic ...

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