How to Test Whether Your Version of Internet Explorer Is Working Correctly

Check your Internet Explorer.

Microsoft's Internet Explorer is one of the browsers you can use to access the Internet. Although it usually runs smoothly, just like all programs IE can have some flaws and quirks. There can also be problems with the version you have downloaded. Because of this, it is important to know how to test your program. Making sure your IE is working correctly allows you to be sure that your Internet access is going to be reliable.

Instructions

1. Open up Internet Explorer and attempt to navigate to some pages. Try several different ones so you can be sure the navigation is working correctly.

2. Click on "Go," "Back," "History" and other buttons on your tool bar to be sure that each of them does exactly what it is supposed to do.

3. Navigate to a site, like YouTube, that has videos. Try to watch some videos and make sure that you are able to do so.

4. Look at some sites with sound. Television station sites, iTunes' website and YouTube are all great sites to check to see if your sound is working correctly.

5. Attempt to play an online game to make sure that you have all the browser plug-ins and updates necessary to work graphics.

6. Open your email program and check your email. Try to send an email to make sure the program is working correctly.

Tips & Warnings

• If you see any problems, check out the Microsoft help page listed in references. It can help you diagnose your issues.

References

• Microsoft: Technet Troubleshooting Internet Explorer