Users often ask how reinstall Internet Explorer. Usually such a question arises for those whose browser does not start or does not work correctly. The main reasons for the inoperability of the browser are malware.
Malware refers to various viruses and advertising Malware programs. In this article, we will take a closer look at reinstalling the browser, as well as options for restoring performance. Internet Explorer by various methods.
Reinstalling the browser using Windows 7 features
Windows 7 has the option blackouts unnecessary operating system components. In our case, the component is itself Internet Explorer. By removing the browser as a component from the system, we completely remove it from the system. Therefore, all browser settings will be lost. So let's get started. The first step is to launch the Add/Remove Components panel. For this, the program Run» Let's type the command OptionalFeatures After executing the command, the launched component window should open.
In the window in the first place we will see Internet Explorer 8. For his complete removal uncheck it.
In the message that appears, click the Yes button. Then click the OK button, which will start the uninstallation process. The final step of deletion will be a message that will ask reload a computer.
Reload computer and using the OptionalFeatures command of the utility " Run» Go to the Edit Components panel again.
As can be seen from the figure opposite Internet Explorer 8 unchecked, which means that it is completely removed from the system. Now we need to restore the component. To do this, put a tick in place and click OK. Then the process will start installations browser, and the system will ask you to restart the PC again.
After these steps you will have clean browser without history, where there are no add-ons and user settings. In fact, this browser will look like after a fresh installation of Windows.
Resolving Browser Issues by Upgrading to IE 11
Let's make a reservation right away if you have it turned on automatic update , that's a big plus. The advantage is that when windows update will update your browser, as well as will install all critical vulnerabilities who protect him. Therefore, this example is for those users who have automatic updates disabled. Updating Internet Explorer can completely restore its functionality.
On the this moment available for seven 11th browser version. Download Internet Explorer 11 You can visit the official website www.microsoft.com. If you do not have another browser installed to download the installer, then use another computer. After downloading the installer, run it. The process of downloading and installing updates for correct operation Internet Explorer 11.
After finishing the installation, the installer will also ask reload Windows.
After the reboot, you will be able to use the new Internet version Explorer 11.
IE 11 installation example is also suitable for OS Windows Vista , but not for Windows XP.
Malware removal tools
Another important point in recovery Internet Explorer is to disable various malicious plug-ins in the Internet browser. Therefore, before resorting to reinstalling the Internet browser, you can take advantage of disabling unnecessary browser add-ons. In order not to delve into the Internet Explorer settings, you can use the utility CCleaner with which you can quickly disable or remove plugins.
Another effective tool for restoring the work of the Internet browser are antiviruses and malware removal programs. If the computer has a good antivirus program, then most likely it will eliminate the threat and the browser will become work stably. But because of huge amount malware in our time, even an antivirus can not cope with some threats. They come to help malware removal software. The most common utilities of this type are:
- Malwarebytes Anti-Malware;
- Zemana AntiMalware;
- HitmanPro;
- Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool;
- Spybot Search & Destroy.
Let's consider the program in detail. You can download it from the official site https://toolslib.net. The program does not need to be installed. It comes as an executable file. Externally, the utility has a pretty nice interface.
To find vulnerabilities in operating systems from XP to seven in Internet Explorer, just click the Scan button. Once the scan is complete, the utility will display a list of malicious data that can be erased or uninstalled.
During the cleanup process, you may be prompted to restart your computer. After cleaning, it will issue a full report on the work done. Utilities of this type are similar in interface and have similar functionality. Therefore, if you have used AdwCleaner, then dealing with other utilities will be quite simple. Also, most of these utilities work on older operating systems such as Vista and XP.
Summing up
In this article, we will try to reveal all the points of restoring Internet Explorer in Windows 7. This example also suitable for Windows Vista. If you have an older OS on your PC, such as Windows XP, then we do not recommend using the built-in browser in this case.
Microsoft Ended support for Windows XP, which means that all critical updates will no longer be released for Internet Explorer. Therefore, the browser in Windows XP is very vulnerable. The only way out for this OS is third-party Internet browsers, which are still support this OS. And we, in turn, hope that our article will help you reinstall Explorer on Windows 7 and Windows Vista, and also secure it in the future.
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Kaspersky Anti-Virus finds in the folder C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer virus and offers to restart the computer to completely remove it, I agree and reboot, but after the reboot, Kaspersky again finds this virus. Manually the virus file is not removed. The Dr.Web CureIt anti-virus scanner also detects this virus, but cannot neutralize it. Periodically browser Internet Explorer won't open or opens, but after a while the error appears " Stopped work Internet programs explorer" and the browser closes. The browser's home page changes from one GS site to another all the time.
Terribly tired of all this, and most importantly, resetting the settings Internet browser Explorer and disabling all add-ons, as well as deleting temporary files, clearing the cache in the folder
C:\Users\Username\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\INetCache doesn't help.
Microsoft's official website offers no effective method reinstalling Internet Explorer
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/318378/en#repair
They say that the browser is an integral part of the operating system and it is impossible to remove it, you can just turn it off, then reboot and turn it on, and this is what they call reinstallation ?! I tried this, but the virus remains in the C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer folder. Most likely this method is suitable for lighter cases.
Hello friends, I will offer you my secret way to reinstall the Internet Explorer browser and it will be a real reinstallation, all working files of the browser will be deleted and then restored again. Since I constantly have to deal with computers infected with viruses, and the Internet Explorer browser is often a target for virus writers, I have developed my own way of reinstalling it and, I must say, quite successful.
It's no secret that most of the malware is waiting for us on the World Wide Web and the browser (for many users the most frequently used operating system tool) is the first to take the attack. malware and often loses the fight. If the problem occurs with any other browser, then you can simply reinstall it, but with Internet Explorer everything looks different, it is actually difficult to remove it, but it is possible.
As our reader correctly noted, Microsoft offers its own way to reinstall Internet Explorer, but it is far from ideal, using this method the browser is simply turned off and then turned on if necessary, but the browser files in its personal folder C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer are not reinstalled again. If the browser files are damaged or infected with a virus, then disabling and enabling it will not help.
Note: Friends, in case of problems with the browser Internet Explorer does not always need to be reinstalled, in most cases it is enough to check the C: drive with the installed operating system for viruses virus scanner , then:
1. P reset all browser settings.
2. Disable all unnecessary browser add-ons.
3. Delete temporary files.
Reset all browser settings. Tools -> Browser Options
Advanced -> Reset
Check the box -> Delete Personal settings and click on the Reset button.
Close. And we restart the computer.
After the reboot, check if the Internet Explorer browser add-ons are reset.
Click the "Tools" button and then select "Configure Add-ons".
In this window, disable all unnecessary and unfamiliar elements and toolbars. For example, I recently uninstalled a program from my computer Video Converter Ultimate, but despite this, she left her absolutely unnecessary Toolbar in the browser (element GUI). Malicious programs can also leave such elements.
For example this Toolbar can block you from accessing all social networks, I wrote about him in an article -.
In the Internet Explorer browser Press the "Tools" button, and then select "Internet Options".
On the General->Browsing History tab, click the Delete button.
Then you can make sure everything is deleted in the browser's temporary files folder. On the General->Browsing History tab, click the Options button.
View files
A folder of temporary browser files will open, you can delete everything in it manually
C:\Users\Username\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\INetCache
Friends, if after that your browser Internet Explorer will misbehave, so you have to completely reinstall it.
Complete reinstallation of Internet Explorer
To achieve the goal, you and I need to boot into the environment Windows recovery 8.1, as in working operating system with the Internet Explorer browser, the operating system itself will not let us do anything.
In the initial window Windows installation 8.1 press keyboard shortcut shift+f10 and a command prompt window will open 
First determine the drive letter of the operating system Windows systems 8.1. Enter the notepad command.
Left mouse click onA computer. File type- select All files , then determine the drive letter from installed Windows 8.1 (in the recovery environment, Win 8.1 may not have the letter C at all :) in my case, the files of the installed operating system ended up on the disk(F:).
We go to the F:\Program Files folder and rename the Internet Explorer folder, for example, to 1. You can also delete the folder, since we will reinstall the browser with you, but it's always better to be safe.
Refresh
The deed is done, close all windows and restart the computer.
After Windows boot 8.1, if you enter the C: \ Program Files folder, then naturally instead of the folder Internet Explorer thai will be folder 1. For the operating system, this means one thing - the browserInternet Explorer is no more.
Reinstall Internet Explorer browser
Internet Explorer may not start working correctly. It happens that restarting the system or clearing the cache with the browsing history does not help. You have to reinstall or restore the browser. This is an extreme method, but quite effective, so it deserves attention. Let's take a closer look at how to reinstall Internet Explorer.
If the failure is due to a virus
As a rule, the browser stops working correctly due to viruses that enter the computer from the Internet, for example, when downloading a program or visiting an infected site.
If the browser files are damaged or infected with a virus, then repairing and reinstalling will not help. You must first get rid of the virus and cure the files. Run a deep scan. So use a separate scanner for a more efficient solution, for example, download Dr.Web CureIt.
After that follows:
- Reset all browser settings that have ever been made by users of this PC. We will talk about this in the next section of the article.
- Disable all unnecessary program add-ons.
- Get rid of temporary files that have accumulated in the system.
Recovery
Before reinstalling the browser, try to restore it. Perhaps the problem will not be solved.
When restoring, all changed browser settings are reset, that is, the program takes its original form.
Go to the "Internet Options" window in the standard utility menu, in particular, through the gear sign.
Switch to the "Security" block and click on "Reset".
Check the box next to "Delete personal settings". Click the Reset button again."
Put your PC to reboot.
Reinstalling Internet Explorer
If the recovery was not successful and the browser continues to behave incorrectly, you need to reinstall it. However, is this a standard utility built into Windows? It is removed in the same way as third party programs? No, unfortunately the procedure will be completely different. You won't be able to get rid of the built-in utility through the "Programs and Features" window.
In Windows, you can disable system components that are not currently needed, such as built-in programs. Internet Explorer is just that. Disabling the browser in the system, the user deletes it. Please note that all changes made to browser settings will be deleted permanently.
Consider reinstalling the built-in browser using version 11 as an example.
1.Go to the Control Panel through the Start button.
2.Launch the Programs and Features window.
3. Since the browser is built into the OS, we can't just remove it. In the left part of the window we find the item "Enable or disable Windows components' and open it.
4.Uncheck the Interner Explorer 11 object. Confirm your intention to disable the component. Do not worry, the system will then reinstall the browser itself after turning it back on.
5.Restart your device.
All files associated with Internet Explorer will be successfully deleted from the PC memory. What to do next?
- Open the Windows Components window again.
- Check Internet Explorer 11 and apply the changes. The system will reconfigure the Windows components itself. Then restart your computer. The browser will be installed again.
Naturally, all browsing history, cache, auto-fill forms will be deleted. The browser will be clean as after reinstalling Windows.
If you have a version below 11, you must first download on the official Microsoft resource last option browser. After disabling the component and restarting the computer, you need to run the installer and install new version programs by hand. Installation is simple - you just need to follow the wizard's instructions.
Resolving Browser Issues by Upgrading to IE 11
In order for the browser to work properly, you need to install updates regularly. Since browsers mostly update automatically in the background now, update problems are rare, but they do occur. How to put updates on old IE? What should I do if automatic updating is disabled and the browser freezes?
- Let's go to official resource: www.microsoft.com. Download the installer for IE 11 there.
- Open the downloaded file.
- The installation window will open. The system will automatically download the necessary updates. You don't need to do anything.
- Click on the "Restart now" button. Your PC will restart, and you will see that the system has an already updated standard browser.
IE 11 cannot be installed on Windows XP as it is already an outdated version of the OS.
How to reinstall differently?
This solution to the browser problem is suitable for those people who already have experience with relatively complex operations on the computer.
1.We boot the PC from the Windows 8.1 recovery flash drive. You can also do this from the installation disc if you have one. What is it for? The OS itself will not let you do anything in its environment with IE already installed.
2.Clamp Shift combination+ F10. A command line window will open.
3.We write the notepad command, as shown in the figure.
4. In Notepad, click on the first section at the top of the "File" and click on the "Open" item.
5. In the left part of the window, click on "Computer". Choose Windows disk(F:).
6. Open the Program Files folder and change the name of the Internet Explorer section, for example, to 1. You can remove it altogether, but it's better to leave it just in case. For the OS, the absence of the Internet Explorer folder will mean that there is no browser in the system, that is, the system will not detect it.
7. We call context menu right click mouse and select Refresh.
8.Restart your device.
We put the browser back into the system
1. Run again command line on behalf of the administrator. After system32 write sfc /scannow. This will mean running an integrity check system files. The system will detect that Intrenet Explorer is missing and start restoring the files itself. The fact is that in the WinSxS section on system drive all are stored backups OS components. From there, the PC will take data to restore browser files.
2.When you see a message in the window that says that the system has detected corrupted files and restored them successfully, you can restart your computer.
3.Go back to the Program Files folder. There will be both 1 and Internet Explorer. Folder 1, which we renamed for reinsurance, is removed, since the reinstallation was successful.
Reinstall Internet Explorer standard means You can't, because it's already a built-in OS component. It must be turned off and then turned on again through a special window. This is what reinstalling it is.
Each user may need to reinstall Internet Explorer. Most often, it occurs if the browser cannot be launched. Also, its incorrect operation is a common practice. The most common reason for this is malware, namely viruses, adware. Worth considering a reinstall this browser and add some useful tips to restore functionality.
The following steps will be described for Windows 7 users, but for owners of other versions this information also will not be useless. In this operating system, you can disable unnecessary components, which will need to be done with the browser. Thus, the user must understand that he completely removes Internet Explorer (IE) from the system, all settings will be reset.
- You need to click on the "Start" button in the lower left corner and find the "Run" application.
- When opening a window in the search bar, you must write "OptionalFeatures".
- The Windows Components window opens. In the list, you need to find the browser and uncheck the box next to it.
- A warning window will appear asking the user to agree to the following actions. You need to click "Yes", and then click on "OK" in the previous window.
- The removal process will begin, but the system will need to restart the computer to complete the actions, which it will notify the user about. You must agree and click on "Restart now".
- As soon as the reboot process is completed, the user will need to follow the same steps to re-enter the "Windows Components".
- There should no longer be a check mark next to the browser. This indicates that it is no longer in the system. The next step is to restore it. You need to check the box next to this browser again, and then click "OK".
- The user will start the IE installation process. As soon as it is completed, the system will again need to restart the computer. You need to click "Restart Now".
Solving the problem with an update
Those users who have automatic updates enabled have a huge advantage. They don't need to deal manual update because the system will do everything for them. Moreover, it will install all the programs that will help protect it.
In this case, it is worth considering the case when automatic updating is not provided, which entails the need to reinstall the browser. If you install the most current version, then all problems can be solved. It is necessary to download the most latest version browser. For this:
- Open the Microsoft site in any browser.
- In the main window, find the "All Microsoft Products" block, go to it and click on the "View All" link.
- In the "Software and Services" section, find Internet Explorer and click on it.
- Click the Get Internet Explorer link.
- As soon as the installer is downloaded, it must be launched, after which the download of the update will begin.
- After installation, it is recommended that you restart your computer immediately, rather than postponing this action. You need to click on "Restart Now".
It is now possible to use the latest and current version this browser.
Note! This method compares favorably with the first one in that there is no reset, the user does not have to configure them again.
This method will be relevant for Vista OS owners as well.
Recommendations for the subsequent correct operation of the browser
As already mentioned, viruses are involved in the need to reinstall the browser. To restore IE and ensure its subsequent correct operation, it is recommended to disable all unnecessary add-ons, namely those that are malicious.
You can do these actions in the browser settings themselves, but it's best to use the CCleaner program, which will quickly and efficiently remove or disable unnecessary plug-ins.
All actions can be performed in one window. By running this useful utility, you need to:
On a note! It is best to download an antivirus to your computer, which will properly cope with emerging malicious applications. Thanks to him, there may be no problems with the browser at all.
However, the number of viruses is increasing every day, and this program is not able to cope with a large volume of incoming threats, destroying only those viruses that directly harm the system. In this case, it is recommended to use special utilities, for example, "AdwCleaner".
- You need to download it from the official source toolslib.net.
On a note! The advantage of this utility is that it does not require installation.
- Simply launch it and get started.
- By clicking on the "Scan" button, all data will be checked.
- If viruses, other programs are found that can cause harm to the PC, they can be removed by clicking "Clean and Restore". This program may prompt you to restart your computer. Experts recommend doing this, after which the user will be able to use the Internet Explorer browser without any problems.
Important! Before clicking on the Clean and Restore option, save all documents, close all programs and applications, then click on the option and in the next window select Clean and Restart Now.
Moreover, he will be able to rid his computer of existing viruses, improving the operation of the entire system.
Video - How to reinstall Internet Explorer in Windows 7
If critical errors appeared in the Internet Explorer 11 browser, then to restore its normal operation, it is usually enough to reinstall the browser. But in some cases, you can get by with resetting parameters or returning home page.
Reset parameters
Consider the procedure for resetting and restoring the Internet Explorer browser using the example of version 11 of the program that is installed on Windows 7. To reset Internet settings Explorer 11, launch a web browser. Further:
After completing the rollback procedure for Internet Explorer settings, you need to restart your computer. The next time you open the browser, you will see that we are set to the original settings.
Changing the home page
If you don't want to reset Internet Explorer 11 to initial state, but you only want to change the browser home page, then follow these steps:
If you don't need a specific homepage when you start Internet Explorer 11, check the Startup with tabs box. In this case, the next time you start the browser, the page that you were browsing on the Internet before closing the program window will open. 
If the home page was forcibly changed by a virus application, then before returning the original data, you need to clean the computer from infection from the Internet.
Check the system with an antivirus, additionally run a scan in free anti-malware utilities like Malwarbytes.
Browser recovery
If the reset and manual change home page does not help to resolve crashes that occur in work of the Internet Exlorer 11, then try to restore the normal operation of the web browser by reinstalling it.
- Open the control panel. Set the display to "Large Icons". Go to the "Programs and Features" section.
- In the menu on the left, click on the "Enable or disable" link.
- Among the installed components, find Internet Explorer 11. Uncheck it and click "OK". Wait while Windows completes the feature change.
- Restart your computer to save the configuration. After the reboot, return to the enable / disable Windows features window and again check the box next to Internet Explorer. Wait again for Windows to complete the feature change and then restart your computer.
Remember that the functions of Internet Explorer in Windows are not limited to displaying web pages. All versions of IE, including 11, are important system applications, without which you cannot hope for system stability. Therefore, Internet Explorer cannot be uninstalled; if you are not going to use the built-in browser, just install another browser, and forget about IE.