How to Repair Internet Options

Internet Explorer will revert back to its original state after a reset.

The Internet never seems to operate as smoothly on your computer as it did during the first installation. This is due to options that are changed over time and the accumulation of add-ons. So much is altered, in fact, that your browsing experience may start to slow down or generate errors. Resetting individual options might fix it; otherwise a complete reset is in order.

Instructions

1. Open Internet Explorer and click "Tools" from the top menu.

2. Move the cursor down to "Internet options" and click.

3. Click each tab and locate the "Default" button on each. Click it and then "Apply" to restore to default levels. Some tabs will not have a default button or will require you to make a selection before it becomes clickable.

4. Close the browser and then reopen it. If the problem persists, go back to "Internet Options."

5. Click the "Advanced" tab.

6. Click "Reset..." and read the top section to see every setting that will be repaired.

7. Place a check by "Delete personal settings" to delete individual data also. This setting deletes things like browsing history, the home page and passwords. Click "Reset" to confirm and restart Internet Explorer.

Tips & Warnings

• Type "Internet" in the start menu and select "Internet Explorer (No Add-Ons) to see if the problem persists. If this version of Explorer works, try removing add-ons from the "Tools" menu before resorting to a complete reset.

References

• Microsoft Support: How to Reset Internet Explorer Settings
• Microsoft Support: Let Me Do it Myself
• Microsoft Support: How to Reinstall or Repair Internet Explorer in Windows Vista and Windows XP

Resources

• Microsoft: Fix it for Me
• Microsoft Support: How Can I Configure My Internet Explorer Browser Settings
• Microsoft Support: How to Optimize Internet Explorer