How to Reinstall IE
Internet Explorer enables you to browse the Internet for your favorite content. However, you may occasionally run into browser problems that cause webpages to display slowly or interfere with media playback, such as videos. IE browser problems are caused by missing browser files, damaged components or malicious programs such as viruses and spyware. Uninstalling and reinstalling IE is a simple way to reset your web browser.
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Instructions
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Windows 7
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Uninstall IE from your computer before reinstalling a fresh copy of the browser. Close all the programs you are currently using, click the Windows "Start" button and click the "Control Panel."
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Click "Uninstall a Program" under Programs and click the "Turn Windows Features On or Off" option. Check "Internet Explorer" and click "Yes" to confirm and remove the browser from your computer. When prompted, restart your computer.
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Go to the Internet Explorer download page after restarting your computer and click "Download" (see Resources section). Select your country and select "Windows 7."
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Click "Download" in the new window and click "Run" to launch the Internet Explorer installation wizard. Follow the guided prompts in the installation wizard to complete the IE reinstallation. When prompted, restart your computer.
Windows Vista
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Uninstall IE from your computer before reinstalling a fresh copy of the browser. Close all the programs you are currently using, click the Windows "Start" button and click the "Control Panel."
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Click "Uninstall a Program" under the Programs category. A new window launches. Click the "View installed updates" checkbox. Double-click "Internet Explorer" and click "Uninstall." If prompted, type your administrator password and follow the guided prompts to complete the uninstallation. When prompted, restart your computer.
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Go to the Internet Explorer download page after restarting your computer and click "Download" (see Resources section). Select your country and select "Windows Vista" in the operating system section. A new window launches.
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Click "Download" in the new window and click "Run" to launch the Internet Explorer installation wizard. Follow the guided prompts in the installation wizard to complete the IE reinstallation. When prompted, restart your computer.
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