How to Uninstall Internet Explorer

Internet Explorer is among most widely used Internet browsers out there. Easy to use, packed full of fun and functional features and extremely user friendly, Internet Explorer is the vehicle through which most people take their first tentative steps online. At some point, though you may find reason to begin using a new browser, either due to curiosity or to the emergence of specific browsing needs that Internet Explorer may not be able to meet. When this happens, knowing how to uninstall Internet Explorer can free up valuable memory on your computer to make room for the new browser.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Internet Explorer
• Computer
• Active Internet connection

Uninstall Internet Explorer

1. Go to your computer's 'Start' menu and select the 'Control Panel.'
2. Find the 'Add or Remove Programs' icon and click on it.
3. Scroll through the list of programs until you find Internet Explorer, then select it with your mouse.
4. Click the 'Remove' button.
5. Select the 'Yes' button when your computer asks you if you really want to uninstall the program. Once you do this, your computer will remove Internet Explorer.
6. To re-install Internet Explorer on your computer, simply download the program once again from the Internet Explorer Web site (see Resources below).

Tips & Warnings

• If you have additional questions regarding how to uninstall Internet Explorer, get all the answers you need on its FAQs page (see Resources below).
• You've got to have enough memory on your computer to run Internet Explorer. 64 MB of memory is the minimum it takes, though if you have more than that, it will help Internet Explorer run faster.
• Internet Explorer has an entire arsenal of security features designed to keep you and your computer safe and secure while you are online. The pop-up blocker, phish filter and spyware blocker are just a few of the ways Internet Explorer is looking out for you. These features come already installed in the program and ready to go the first time you use Internet Explorer. You can surf the Internet with confidence, knowing Internet Explorer has got your back.
• These steps are particular to Internet Explorer 7.0. Should you have an older version of the program, some of these steps might not work or may be different for your browser.