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Internet Explorer is an important part of the Windows operating system. Even when someone chooses to use another default browser, Internet Explorer remains a vital part of the operating system. In fact, a lot of other web browsers use Internet Explorer’s engines to properly display websites. This means that you should always keep this program updated so that the security of your computer isn’t at risk.

Whether you use Internet Explorer as your default web browser or not, you may find yourself in a situation where it needs to be repaired. There are several symptoms that could be signs of even larger problems so the only way to know how to fix Internet Explorer is to first know what the problem is in the first place. Before you continue, here are three questions that you need to ask yourself.

• Does Internet Explorer start up or does it crash every time?
• Is there an error message?
• Does it seem slower than it used to be?

Once you answer those three questions, you are closer to finding the symptom.

Reset Internet Explorer Settings

Sometimes accidentally changing one of the settings in Internet Explorer can cause the browser to start acting up. So the first thing you should do is reset these values to their default. This is very easy to accomplish. For Windows 7, simply open up the Control Panel, Network and Internet, and then Internet Options. This menu will allow you to change these settings back to their default values.

Update Internet Explorer

Most user are running an older version on Internet Explorer and don’t even realize that there are newer versions available. Sometimes updating to the latest version will completely fix Internet Explorer. Although this isn’t always the case, updating should be the second thing you try. After all, if you’re having problems then there’s really nothing to lose.

Managing Add-ons

If Internet Explorer is just running slow or unexpectedly crashing, then it could possibly be an add on wrecking havoc on your browser. A lot of programs that you install have Internet Explorer add-ons bundled with them. So you may have installed a few add-ons without even knowing it. Add-ons can be anything from toolbars to browser plug-ins. Sometimes, these toolbars can be incompatible with other plug-ins and therefore, cause Internet Explorer problems. Here’s how to manage your add-ons.
Open Internet Explorer and then click on Tools, then Manage Add-ons. This will show you a list of all add-ons that are installed on your computer. The types are categorized on the sidebar to the left of the screen. So have a look through these add-ons and if you see something that you didn’t mean to install, get rid of it by performing a right click and selecting Disable. Here’s a way to find out if an add-on is truly responsible for the problems you’re experiencing. Simply disable all of them and see if that fixes your problem. If it does, then just activate the add-ons one by one until the problem returns. Then you will know which add-on caused the problem.

Viruses and Other Malicious Software

If none of the above fixes work on your computer, then you likely have fallen victim to a virus, trojan, or spyware. That means you have a serious problem. Your personal information is now at risk and you should fix the problem immediately. You should run a virus scan to remove these viruses from your computer. However, once a virus has infiltrated your registry, then it’s very difficult to remove. In fact, the only way is to use a Registry Cleaning system like Registry Booster 2011 (Download a Free Trial here) to guarantee your system is completely free of all malicious software.