Internet Explorer. Reinstalling and restoring the browser

Internet Explorer 8 is still one of the best browsers from Microsoft. It can even compete with FireFox on equal terms. And since many users switched to Windows 7, its popularity is growing and growing.

But this does not mean that IE8 will always work flawlessly. So far the users are happy, but what happens if problems arise?

You must always be prepared for such incidents. The good news is that learning how to restore IE8 functionality is quite easy.

Step 1 - check Antivirus and Firewall

Many users find it very relaxing to think that since IE8 is standard in Windows 7, there is nothing else to worry about. In theory, this is all true, but in practice there are failures, since both anti-virus and firewall are complex programs, as a result of which internal conflicts sometimes occur.

To avoid such “internal contradictions”, you just need to turn off these programs when you restart IE8. If the problem still persists, you should look for the cause in other programs.

If the failure still occurs due to antiviruses and firewalls, then you can simply add IE8 to the list of programs that are not blocked. This should solve all your problems, but may become an additional source of dubious programs and viruses.

If this does not work, then simply try reinstalling IE8.

Step 2 - Check your add-ons

Internet Explorer 8, like all modern browsers, has a huge variety of add-ons that significantly expand its capabilities. Most of them are non-standard and may fail periodically.

In order to finally make sure that this particular add-on is your problem, you need to press the Windows key and R at the same time. As a result, a window will open. Enter text iexplore -extoff into the line and click OK.

If after this IE8 works without failures, then the problematic add-on needs to be reinstalled. If the problem is not solved, then you need to go through all the additions in this way.

There is another option. Click on Tools and then Manage Adds-On. Make sure all add-ons are disabled and close IE8. Then run it again in normal mode and connect the add-ons one by one to understand which one is failing.

Step 3 - Return to Default Settings

If the first two tips did not help you, then you should do a complete reboot of Internet Explorer and return it to its original, one might say virgin, state. That is, return it to its original settings.

You can do this by opening the Control Panel and then opening the Network and Internet menu. Click on Internet options and then click on Advanced tab. At the very bottom of the window you will see a Reset button. That's what you need.

If this does not help, then your only option is a complete reinstallation. Fortunately, MakeUseOf has already prepared a detailed guide to action.

Good afternoon Just recently I wrote an article on how to remove Internet Explorer? In this article we will continue the topic we started and talk about how to restore Explorer now.

I'm not doing this for fun, it's just that last time my explorer was badly damaged as a result of an accident. So, I had to delete it. I could do without him. I don’t really need this browser, but many users write that Internet Explorer 11 is faster than its predecessors, and many want to know how it can be restored or reinstalled.

Yes, version 11 has indeed become faster and more convenient than its predecessors. Although it is clearly not up to par with many browsers. Therefore, we continue this topic.

So, in order to restore Internet Explorer, you must first check whether you have it turned on or not. Remember in the last article we turned it off? So, for this we need a control panel. We enter through the launch. Next, in the menu on the left, select “Large icons”

and look for the inscription: “Programs and components”. In the top left menu, select “Turn off Windows components.”

We will be asked to wait a little, then we will see a new window where we will see the installed system components. In my case, there is no checkmark above Internet Explorer 11, so it needs to be checked.

We will see an inscription where we will be asked to wait a little. Let's wait until the inscription disappears and open our Internet Explorer. If you don't have a shortcut to it on your desktop, you'll have to go to Program Files through Explorer. To do this, left-click on the “Computer” shortcut, select drive C, look for the Program Files folder and click on it.

A new window will open where we need to select a file with the Explorer logo and the inscription iexplore.exe. Let's click on this inscription, and our browser will launch (you may have something like this, the main thing is to click on the explorer image).

If you cannot find Internet Explorer on your computer, simply download it from the Internet and proceed further. If you can’t launch Explorer, enter in the search bar inetcpl.cpl and press enter. The browser should launch.

How to restore Internet Explorer by resetting parameters

Now, friends, let's get down to the main work. First, we will reset the Internet Explorer settings. In the “Tools” submenu we will find the line “Browser Options” (This menu is located under the main menu, if you can’t see it, you need to press the Alt button).

Click on this line and select “Advanced”. In the window that opens, click the “Reset” button.

Then we will be asked if we really want to reset. Before agreeing, be sure to check the “Delete personal settings” box. Click on reset.

We will begin resetting Internet Explorer settings.

After the reset procedure, you need to restart the computer. Before doing this, do not forget to close all running programs and save the necessary data.

Uploading a new version

Now, to restore Internet Explorer we need download new version browser. We select this version for our system and the capacity of our system.

Now we need to remove the old version of Internet Explorer. I wrote about this in my article “”. Then, restart your computer.

After this, install the downloaded version. You have restored your browser.

I hope you now know how to restore Internet Explorer?

Friends, after removing Explorer from your computer, I suggest you reinstall Windows not on a regular HDD, but on an SSD, as I did. You can buy it on AliExpress. Disks on a page range from 120 to 960 GB, i.e., actually 1 TB. You can purchase it via the link.... Judging by the description, the disk is suitable for both Computers and (laptops).

From the screenshot you can see the disk volumes. If you need to install the system, it is enough to purchase a disk with a capacity of 120 GB. If it’s a full-fledged hard drive, then, at your discretion, from 480 to 960 GB. Why do I recommend installing Windows on a solid-state hard drive? Your system will boot in seconds! If you purchase a 1TB disk, all your programs will work!

Each user may need to reinstall Internet Explorer. Most often it occurs when the browser cannot be launched. It is also a common practice for it to not work correctly. The most common reason for this is malware, namely viruses, adware. It is worth considering reinstalling this browser and adding some useful tips to restore functionality.

The steps below will be described for users of Windows 7 OS, but for owners of other versions this information will also not be useless. In this operating system, you can disable unnecessary components, which is what you need to do with the browser. Thus, the user must understand that he is completely removing Internet Explorer (IE) from the system, all settings will be reset.

1. You need to click the “Start” button in the lower left corner and find the “Run” application.

   

2. When opening the window, you must write “OptionalFeatures” in the search bar.

   

3. The Windows Components window opens. In the list you need to find the browser and uncheck the box next to it.

   

4. A warning window will appear asking the user to consent to the following actions. You need to click “Yes” and then click on “OK” in the previous window.

   

5. The uninstallation process will begin, but the system will need to restart the computer to complete the actions, which it will notify the user about. You must agree and click on “Restart now”.

   

6. As soon as the reboot process is completed, the user will need to follow the same steps to re-enter Windows Components.

   

7. There should no longer be a checkmark next to the browser. This means that it is no longer in the system. The next step is to restore it. You need to check the box next to this browser again, and then click “OK”.

   

8. The user will start the IE installation process. As soon as it completes, the system will again need to restart the computer. You need to click “Restart now”.

   

Solving the problem through an update

Those users who have automatic updates enabled have a huge advantage. They do not need to deal with manual updates, as the system will do everything for them. Moreover, it will install all the programs that will help protect it.

In this case, it is worth considering the case when automatic updating is not provided, which entails the need to reinstall the browser. If you install the most current version, then all problems can be solved. You need to download the latest version of the browser from the official Microsoft website. To do this:

1. Open the Microsoft website in any browser.
2. In the main window, find the “All Microsoft Products” block, go to it and click on the “View all” link.

   

3. In the “Software and Services” section, find Internet Explorer and click on it.

   

4. Click on the “Get Internet Explorer” link.

   

5. As soon as the installer is downloaded, you need to run it, after which the update will begin downloading.

   

   

6. After installation, it is recommended to restart your computer immediately rather than delay this action. You need to click on “Restart now”.

   

It is now possible to use the latest and most current version of this browser.

Note! This method compares favorably with the first one in that the settings are not reset and the user does not have to configure them again.

This method will also be relevant for owners of Vista OS.

Recommendations for subsequent correct operation of the browser

As already mentioned, viruses are involved in the need to reinstall the browser. To restore IE and ensure its subsequent correct operation, it is recommended to disable all unnecessary add-ons, namely those that are malicious.

You can perform these actions in the browser settings themselves, but it is best to use the CCleaner program, which will quickly and effectively remove or disable unnecessary plugins.

All actions can be performed in one window. After launching this useful utility, you must:

Note! It is best to download an antivirus to your computer, which will properly cope with emerging malicious applications. Thanks to it, there may be no problems with the browser at all.

However, every day the number of viruses increases, and this program is not able to cope with the large volume of incoming threats, destroying only those viruses that directly harm the system. In this case, it is recommended to use special utilities, for example, “AdwCleaner”.

1. You need to download it from the official source toolslib.net.

   

   

   Note! The advantage of this utility is that it does not require installation.

2. You just need to launch it and start working.

   

3. By clicking on the “Scan” button, all data will be scanned.

   

   

4. If viruses or other programs are found that can cause harm to the PC, they can be removed by clicking “Clean and Restore”. This program may ask you to restart your computer. Experts recommend doing this, after which the user will be able to use the Internet Explorer browser without any problems.

   

Important! Before clicking the “Clean and Restart” option, save all documents, close all programs and applications, then click on the option and in the next window select “Clean and Restart Now”.

Moreover, he will be able to rid his computer of existing viruses, improving the performance of the entire system.

Video - How to reinstall Internet Explorer in Windows 7

Kaspersky Anti-Virus finds in the folder C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer virus and suggests rebooting the computer to completely remove it, I agree and reboot, but after the reboot, Kaspersky again finds this virus. The virus file is not deleted manually. The Dr.Web CureIt anti-virus scanner also finds this virus, but cannot neutralize it. Periodically browser Internet Explorer won't open or it opens, but after a while an error appears " Internet Explorer has stopped working" and the browser closes. The browser's home page constantly changes to one GS site, then to another.

I'm terribly tired of all this and the most important thing is that resetting the Internet Explorer browser settings and disabling all add-ons, as well as deleting temporary files, clearing the cache in the folder

C:\Users\Username\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\INetCache does not help.

The official Microsoft website offers an ineffective way to reinstall Internet Explorer

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/318378/ru#repair

They say that the browser is an integral part of the operating system and it is impossible to remove it, you can simply turn it off, then reboot and turn it on, and this is what they call reinstallation?! I tried this, but the virus remains in the C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer folder. Most likely, this method is suitable for milder cases.

Hello friends, I will offer you my secret way to reinstall the Internet Explorer browser and this will be a real reinstallation, all working browser files will be deleted and then restored again. Since I constantly have to deal with computers infected with viruses, and the Internet Explorer browser often becomes a target for virus writers, I have developed my own method for reinstalling it and I must say, it is quite successful.

It is no secret that most malware lies in wait for us on the vastness of the World Wide Web, and the browser (for many users the most frequently used operating system tool) is the first to take the attack of a malicious program and often loses the battle. If the problem happens with any other browser, then you can simply reinstall it, but with Internet Explorer everything looks different, it is actually difficult to remove, but it is possible.

As our reader correctly noted, Microsoft offers its own method of reinstalling Internet Explorer, but it is far from ideal; using this method, the browser is simply turned off and then turned on if necessary, but the browser files in its personal folder C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer are not reinstalled again. If the browser files are damaged or infected with a virus, then disabling and enabling this will not help.

Note: Friends, if you have problems with your browser Internet Explorer does not always need to be reinstalled; in most cases, it is enough to check the C: drive with the installed operating system for viruses with an anti-virus scanner, then:

1. P reset all browser settings.

2. Disable all unnecessary browser add-ons.

3. Delete temporary files.

Reset all browser settings. Tools -> Browser Options

Advanced -> Reset

Check the box ->Delete personal settings and click on the Reset button.

Close. And reboot the computer.

After the reboot, check whether the Internet Explorer browser add-ons are reset.

Click the Tools button, and then select Configure Add-ons.

In this window, disable all unnecessary and unfamiliar elements and toolbars. For example, I recently removed the Video Converter Ultimate program from my computer, but despite this, it left its completely unnecessary Toolbar (graphical interface element) in the browser. Such elements can also be left behind by malware.

For example, this Toolbar can block your access to all social networks, I wrote about it in the article -.

In Internet Explorer browser Click the Tools button and then select Internet Options.

On the General->Browser History tab, click the Delete button.

Then you can make sure everything in the browser's temporary files folder is deleted. On the General->Browser History tab, click the Options button.

View files

The browser temporary files folder will open, you can delete everything in it manually

C:\Users\Username\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\INetCache

Friends, if after this your browser Internet Explorer will misbehave, which means you will have to completely reinstall it.

Complete reinstallation of Internet Explorer browser

To achieve the goal, you and I need to boot into the Windows 8.1 recovery environment, since in a running operating system with the Internet Explorer browser, the operating system itself will not allow us to do anything.

In the initial Windows 8.1 installation window, press the keyboard shortcut shift+f10 and a command prompt window will open

First, determine the drive letter of the Windows 8.1 operating system. Enter the notepad command.

Left-click onComputer. File type- select All files , then determine the drive letter with Windows 8.1 installed (in the recovery environment, Win 8.1 may not have the letter C at all:) in my case, the files of the installed operating system ended up on the disk(F:).

We go to the F:\Program Files folder and rename the Internet Explorer folder, for example, to 1. You can delete the folder, since we will install the browser again, but it is always better to be on the safe side.

Update

The job is done, close all windows and restart the computer.

After loading Windows 8.1, if you enter the folder C:\Program Files, then naturally instead of the folder Internet Explorer will be folder 1. For the operating system this means one thing - browserInternet Explorer is no more.

Reinstalling the Internet Explorer browser

In cases where such a problem occurs, a simple user cannot work on the computer in normal mode, since the graphical shell that is familiar to him is simply missing, because after turning on the PC, only a blank screen will be displayed on the monitor. The following is a description of action options, the implementation of which will allow you to effectively get out of the situation.

The main causes of the problem

It is worth noting the following three main culprits:

1. The consequences of exposure to malicious applications, which can often erase some important files from the computer’s memory or change them. The Explorer executive file is also no exception, and attackers especially like to use it, since its name and location make it possible to disguise virus software well, leaving it above suspicion for antiviruses;
2. Problems are often associated with incorrect installation of certain utilities. As a result, the application may simply erase the files that are required for the correct functioning of “explorer.exe”;
3. It is possible that errors may appear in “explorer.exe” itself.

Method for eliminating the causes of failure through safe mode

First, it is recommended to exclude the possibility of your computer being affected by malware. For this purpose, you will need to start the PC in safe mode and then scan the entire system to remove any viruses found.

You need to do the following:

1. Start PC;
2. During startup, click on “F8”;

Note: when a picture with the “Seven” logo is displayed on the display, this means that the user missed the moment to enter the desired mode. Then the procedure must be performed again.

If the above instructions did not solve the problem, then it is recommended to use the following function.

Methodology for eliminating the causes of failure through recovery checkpoints

In Windows 7, it is possible to roll back to its working state. In order to take advantage of this system function, you only need to complete a few consecutive steps:

Note: if you want to first study the consequences of using it, you need to click “Search for affected programs.”

1. Click “Next”;
2. After that, click “Done”.

If the user does not want to lose some data, for example, installed drivers after the creation date of the recovery point used, then it is recommended to move on to solving the question of how to restore explorer.