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Internet Explorer Administration Kit

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Internet Explorer Administration Kit (IEAK), is a stand-alone freeware computer program from Microsoft that allows software developers, ISPs, content providers and large organizations to build, deploy and manage customized Internet Explorer installation packages for either distribution or internal use.[1][2]

Features

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IEAK can be used by organizations to customize the settings for the browser, integrate add-ons, change branding of the browser to use customized logos, and centrally manage the distribution of the software.[3] The IEAK consists of several components, including:

  • Internet Explorer Customization Wizard, which lets an organization customize the configuration of the browser, and create redistributable packages with the customizations applied.[4]
  • IEAK Profile Manager, which lets create multiple sets of IE settings and customizations. Any of the set can then be quickly selected for building the redistributable.[5]
  • IEAK Toolkit, which provides tools, sample scripts and resources such as bitmaps (introduced in Internet Explorer 6).[6]

Versions

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The first version of IEAK, version 3.0, was released in September 1996, ahead of the release of Internet Explorer 3 in 1997.[7] It competed with Netscape's Mission Control software, which retailed for US$1,295 (equivalent to $2,537 in 2024); meanwhile, Microsoft offered IEAK free of charge.[8][9] Since the release of IEAK 3.0, there has been a corresponding IEAK for every Internet Explorer release, culminating with the final version of Internet Explorer, version 11, in 2013.[10] By the time of IEAK 4.0's release in late 1997, it was in use by over 2,000 licensed users.[11]

References

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  1. ^ Turnbull, Giles (February 25, 1998). "Microsoft woos firms with club". The Scotsman. p. 2. ProQuest 326661745.
  2. ^ Hibbard, Justin (May 17, 1997). "Add-on kits standardize browsers, save money". Computerworld. Vol. 31, no. 11. IDG Publications. pp. 67, 73 – via Google Books.
  3. ^ White, Myles (August 29, 1996). "Who will win the burgeoning browser battle?". Toronto Star. p. H3. ProQuest 437534120.
  4. ^ Randall, Neil (June 22, 1999). "Make IE5 Your Own". PC Magazine. Vol. 18, no. 12. Ziff-Davis. pp. 205–207 – via Google Books.
  5. ^ Marshall, Patrick (September 29, 1997). "Microsoft IEAK 4.0 paves Internet Explorer's path". InfoWorld. Vol. 19, no. 39. IDG Publications. p. 148 – via Google Books.
  6. ^ Gsoedl, Jacob (November 6, 2001). "Customize IE6 with Admin Kit". ZDNET. Ziff-Davis. Archived from the original on November 22, 2025.
  7. ^ Balderston, Jim (September 23, 1996). "Microsoft releases Internet Explore Administration Kit". InfoWorld. Vol. 18, no. 39. IDG Publications. p. 41 – via Google Books.
  8. ^ Seltzer, Larry (November 18, 1997). "Administration: IEAK 4.0 vs. Mission Control". PC Magazine. Vol. 16, no. 20. Ziff-Davis. p. 122 – via Google Books.
  9. ^ Reuters (May 22, 1997). "Microsoft, Netscape square off over 'push' technology". The Vancouver Sun. p. D11. ProQuest 242948032.
  10. ^ Bott, Ed (2013). Introducing Windows 8.1 for IT Professionals (ebook ed.). Microsoft Press. p. 123. ISBN 9780735684676 – via Google Books.
  11. ^ Trott, Bob (October 20, 1997). "IE 4.0 takes new-release lumps". InfoWorld. Vol. 19, no. 42. IDG Publications. p. 73 – via Google Books.
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