Internet Explorer May Not Start with a Local File Home Page

 Last reviewed: November 26, 1997
Article ID: Q175429
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer version 4.0 for Windows NT 4.0
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer version 4.0 for Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

When you set your Internet Explorer home page to a local file on your hard disk, Internet Explorer may not start or you may receive the following Dr. Watson error message: 

   Explorer.exe
   Exception access violation (0xc000005), address: 0x70265517

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if you set your home page to a local file that is no longer available.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, change the home page to the default setting. To do so, follow these steps:

  1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

  2. Double-click the Internet icon.

  3. In the Home Page section of the General tab, click Use Default.

  4. Click OK.

Additional query words: 4.00
Keywords : kbenv kberrmsg msient msiew95
Version : WINDOWS:4.0
Platform : WINDOWS

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Last reviewed: November 26, 1997
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