The Moose wrote:

Helmsman: I have version number 5.50.4134.100 dated 06-08-2000.

Which, as you have already said, is the original version for IE5.5 that is
contained in the Win Me cab set.

Mike: Thanks for the suggestion. I don't have access to another
machine.

In which case you will have to try and access the Windows Update Catalog
from your Win Me PC. It's a bit of a lottery nowadays but you might
strike lucky. Best of luck.

I don't know the version of IE that you are running, my suggestion was
based on your running IE6 SP1 however if you are still running IE5.5 then
I would suggest installing IE6 SP1 once you manage to access the Windows
Update Catalog or site.
--
Mike Maltby
MS-MVP Windows