How to Reset Browser Settings

Sometimes you may notice that your Web browser isn't performing to the level it did when you first installed it. Perhaps it runs slowly or crashes frequently. This could be because you've downloaded add-ons and toolbars, which could corrupt your Internet browser. Resetting your browser settings can clear your browser and allow it to start anew, offering a faster and more reliable Internet browser.

Instructions

1. Close all of the programs you have running, including your Web browser.

2. Click "Start" on your desktop, and then choose "Run."

3. Type the command "inetcpl.cpl" into the "Open" field, then press your Enter key.

4. Choose the "Advanced" tab.

5. Under the choices for "Reset Browser Settings," click on "Reset."

6. Click "Close." Your browser has now been reset. You should see a difference in your browser's performance immediately.

Tips & Warnings

• *If you had add-ons or toolbars that you still want to use, you will need to re-load them after you reset your browser.