How to Fix the Internet Explorer Registry Settings After a Virus Attack

The Internet Explorer browser is a standard Windows product that ships with all copies of the Windows operating system. Like all other Windows-standard products, it uses an active registry to keep it running smoothly. But if this registry is corrupted by a virus, Internet Explorer may work unexpectedly and you will experience persistent crashing. However, there is a tool you can use to fix a registry error.

Things You'll Need

• Antivirus software
• Registry cleaner

Instructions

1. Get rid of the virus that caused the error using antivirus software. If you do not have a paid subscription service, such as McAfee or Norton, you can download a free program, such as AVG Free or Avast.

2. Download a registry cleaner. There are several varieties that you can purchase, but a good free alternative (targeted for Internet Explorer only) is FixIE. Find a download link for this program in the Resources section below.

3. Launch the program and click on the "Run" button. All of the current registry files will be deleted, and new ones will be installed.

4. Launch Internet Explorer. Although your bookmarks, cache and cookies will be gone, it should be back to perfect working order.

Tips & Warnings

• If your registry corrupts again soon after you repair it, you have an especially persistent virus and need to reinstall Windows to get rid of it.

References

• NirmalTV.Com: Repair Internet Explorer with Fix IE Utility

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish