How to Troubleshoot Internet Explorer 8 Optimized for MSN

Internet Explorer 8 Optimized for MSN is a web browser that caters to MSN users. The web browser has easy access to MSN email and instant messenger. It also features an MSN toolbar and MSN.com as its homepage. Troubleshooting Internet Explorer 8 Optimized for MSN can be as simple as resetting Internet options or as severe as reinstalling the program. A reinstall provides fresh and uncorrupted IE program files; it will however remove all your bookmarks and previous web browser settings.

Instructions

Fix Internet Explorer Settings

1. Open Internet Explorer 8 Optimized for MSN.

2. Click on "Tools" and select "Internet Options."

3. Click on the "Advanced" tab and select "Restore Defaults."

4. Click on the "Programs" tab and select "Reset Web Settings."

5. Click on "Apply" to confirm your changes.

6. Click on "OK" to close the display window.

7. Click on the "MSN" homepage icon and see if Internet Explorer errors are gone.

Reinstall Internet Explorer 8 Optimized for MSN

1. Open a web browser and go to ie8.msn.com (See Resources).

2. Click on the "Download Now" button.

3. Save the "Setup.exe" file on your desktop.

4. Remove current Internet Explorer 8 for MSN installation by clicking on "Start," "Control Panel" and "Add/Remove Programs." Select "Internet Explorer 8 Optimized for MSN" and click on the "Uninstall" icon. Follow on-screen instructions.

5. Double-click on the saved "Setup.exe" file to reinstall Internet Explorer 8 Optimized for MSN. Follow on-screen instructions.

Tips & Warnings

• You may need to restart the computer after uninstalling Internet Explorer.

References

• Microsoft Support: How to reinstall or repair Internet Explorer in Windows Vista and Windows XP

Resources

• Internet Explorer 8