Browser extensions
Internet Explorer has introduced many us to the wide world of information out on the web. Although many have chosen to go with other alternatives as of late, it still has a place in today's surfing world. As a result, we must learn how to live with it. Many of the problems that result during use of IE, stem from the way this browser handles extensions. Especially difficult can be the way it handles third-party extensions.
Find the culprit
Some third-party browser extensions and add-ons may interfere with how Internet Explorer views certain Web pages. To turn off these extensions, follow these steps:
- Click Start, right-click Internet Explorer, and then click Internet Properties.
- Click the Advanced tab.
- Click to clear the Enable third-party browser extensions (requires restart) check box.
- Click Apply.
- Click Ok.
- Start Internet Explorer, and then try to reproduce the issue.
If the issue does not occur, you can try to determine which third-party browser extensions may be causing the problem. To revert to the original settings, follow these steps:
Restoring default settings
- Click Start, right-click Internet Explorer, click Internet Properties.
- Click the Advanced tab.
- Click to select the Enable third-party browser extensions (requires restart) check box.
- Click Apply.
- Click the Programs tab.
- Click Manage Add-ons.
- Click Add-ons that have been used by Internet Explorer.
- Select all but the first of the add-on check boxes that are installed.
- Click Disable.
- Click OK.
- Start Internet Explorer, and then try to reproduce the issue.
If the problem does not occur, select the next Add-on check box in the list, and then try to reproduce the problem. Select each check box in turn until you determine which add-on is causing the problem. When you have determined this add-on, contact the software manufacturer for information about updates for the add-on.