Internet Explorer is a built-in program included in Windows, and can be run from the Start menu. You can also open it easily if you add its icon in the taskbar (taskbar). If a link opens in another browser when you click it, make Internet Explorer the default browser.
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Part 1 of 4: Running Internet Explorer
Step 1. Tap or click the Start button
It's in the lower-left corner of the screen. This can be in the form of "Start" or in the form of the Windows logo.
- To open the Start menu or screen, you can also press Win key from any screen.
- If the button isn't there (for example, in Windows 8), move your mouse cursor to the bottom-left corner and click the "Start" pop-up that appears.
Step 2. Type "internet explorer" in the Start screen or menu
The computer will start searching for Internet Explorer, and display it first in the search results.
Internet Explorer is installed as a default program in all versions of Windows. This program is also not uninstallable so you can definitely find it this way
Step 3. Open this program by clicking on "Internet Explorer" which is shown in the search results
This web browser will run.
Step 4. Create a shortcut so you can find it quickly in the future
Right-click the "Internet Explorer" icon in the taskbar (located at the bottom of the screen), then click "Pin to taskbar". This action keeps the Internet Explorer icon on the Windows taskbar even if you close it. This makes it easy for you to open them quickly.
Step 5. Fix Internet Explorer that can't be opened
If Internet Explorer doesn't open, or closes immediately after starting, try doing the following:
- Click Start → Control Panel. On Windows 8.1 and 10, right-click the Start button, then select "Control Panel".
- Click "Network and Internet", then "Internet Options".
- Click the "Advanced" tab, then select "Reset… ".
- Check the "Delete personal settings" box, then click "Reset". But restart (reboot) the computer, then try running Internet Explorer again.
Part 2 of 4: Making Internet Explorer Your Default Browser (Windows 10)
Step 1. Tap or click the Start button, then select "Settings"
The Settings option may be a gear-shaped button on the left side of the Start menu.
Step 2. Select "System" → "Default apps"
This will open a screen containing the various applications that have been assigned to open certain files and services.
Step 3. Tap or click on the “Web browser” option
If you are using Windows 10, Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge are automatically installed in it. You may also find other browsers installed, such as Firefox or Chrome.
Step 4. Select "Internet Explorer" from the list
This will set Internet Explorer as the default browser for opening all HTML files and web links.
Step 5. Use Control Panel if the settings are not saved
If Internet Explorer still isn't your default browser, you may have to use Control Panel to change it. Follow the steps described in the next section as they also apply to Windows 10. Open Control Panel by right-clicking Start and selecting it from the menu.
Part 3 of 4: Making Internet Explorer the Default Browser (Windows 8.1 and Older)
Step 1. Open Control Panel
If you're using Windows 7 and earlier, you can find it on the right side of the Start menu. In Windows 8.1, right-click Start, then select " Control Panel". In Windows 8, press Win+X key, then select "Control Panel" from the menu.
Step 2. Click " Programs " → " Default Programs"
Step 3. Click "Set your default programs"
This will bring up a new window that lists all the types of files and programs on your computer. Wait a while while the list loads.
Step 4. Select "Internet Explorer" from the list of programs
You may have to scroll through the screen to find it.
Step 5. Click the "Set this program as default" button
This will immediately set Internet Explorer as the default program for opening HTML links and files. Now you can close the Control Panel window.
Part 4 of 4: Changing the Internet Explorer Home Page
Step 1. Click the gear button in Internet Explorer
It's in the top-right corner. In older versions, click the " Tools " menu in the menu bar (menubar). If the menu bar is not there, press the alt=""Image" key to display it.
Step 2. Select "Internet options"
If it's still gray, try doing it again a little later.
You can also open the " Internet options " option in the Control Panel without having to start Internet Explorer
Step 3. Enter the web address into the "Home page" field
Each of the site addresses entered will be opened in a different tab when you start Internet Explorer. Make sure each site address is placed on a different line. You can copy and paste the desired address directly from the address bar of your browser.
Step 4. Select "Start with home page" in the "Startup" section
With this action, Internet Explorer will always load the predefined home page when you run it.
Step 5. Save your changes by clicking "Apply" or "OK"
These new home page settings will take effect when you start Internet Explorer, or when you click the Home button.
