How to Repair an Internet Explorer Crash for Free

Internet Explorer is the built-in web browser that comes with the Windows operating system. Often, an add-on incompatibility is the cause of Internet Explorer crashes. You can launch Internet Explorer in no add-on mode to troubleshoot and reset your browser. Resetting the browser will restore Internet Explorer to its default settings, fixing issues that may cause the crash. After you reset the browser, you will need to reconfigure any settings that you changed previously to make the browser run the way you prefer.

Instructions

1. Click the "Start" button, then click "Programs."

2. Click the "Accessories" folder, then click "System Tools."

3. Click "Internet Explorer (No Add-ons)" to launch the browser without using any installed add-ons.

4. Click "Tools" from the toolbar, then click "Internet Options."

5. Navigate to the "Advanced" tab and click the "Reset" button.

6. Click the "Reset" button again to confirm your browser reset. When Internet Explorer restarts, the browser will launch with all of its default settings, removing incompatibilities that cause crashes.

Tips & Warnings

• If you continue to have Internet Explorer crashes, update your virus scanner and scan your computer for malware.

• If Internet Explorer still does not open, you can download and install a new version of the browser from the Microsoft website.

References

• Microsoft Support: How to Reinstall or Repair Internet Explorer in Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP