How to Run Internet Explorer in Safe Mode
The Safe Mode (no Add-ons mode) allows Internet Explorer to temporarily run without any add-ons like Toolbars, ActiveX controls, etc. The safe mode in Internet Explorer is rather useful when you want to troubleshoot incompatible browser add-ons or extensions. It is also very useful when you want to troubleshoot a problem like say freezing of your IE, to identify whether it is related to any add-on.
Add-ons are programs that supplement your web browser with additional features such as tool bars and ActiveX controls. Some come pre-installed in Internet Explorer while some are installed via the Internet. It is relatively easy to install Internet Explorer add-ons. They require your permission before getting installed on your system. But some may do without your consent.
There are four ways you can start Internet Explorer in Safe Mode.
Here's How:
1. In Windows 7, to run your Internet Explorer in the no add-ons mode, by opening Start Menu > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Internet Explorer (No Add-ons).
2. You can also open the Run dialog box, press
keys and type the following command line argument and click OK button:
This will start IE with no add-ons.
3. Open the Command Prompt by clicking Start Menu --> All Programs --> Accessories, right-click on Command Prompt, and open it as an administrator. In Windows Vista and later versions of Window operating systems type cmd.exe into Start Screen or Start Menu, right-click on Cmd.exe, and open it as an administrator.
4. Type the following command and hit Enter key, to open IE in No addons mode:
5. Open Internet Explorer and type about:NoAdd-ons in the address bar and hit Enter key.
Then if you need to, you can manage Add-ons through Internet Options > Manage Add-ons, you can enable or disable each add-on to identify which, if any, add-on is creating problems.
Useful if your Internet Explorer crashes or freezes frequently and you want to make it run faster.
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Add-ons are programs that supplement your web browser with additional features such as tool bars and ActiveX controls. Some come pre-installed in Internet Explorer while some are installed via the Internet. It is relatively easy to install Internet Explorer add-ons. They require your permission before getting installed on your system. But some may do without your consent.
There are four ways you can start Internet Explorer in Safe Mode.
Here's How:
1. In Windows 7, to run your Internet Explorer in the no add-ons mode, by opening Start Menu > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Internet Explorer (No Add-ons).
2. You can also open the Run dialog box, press
keys and type the following command line argument and click OK button:Code:
iexplore.exe -extoffThis will start IE with no add-ons.
3. Open the Command Prompt by clicking Start Menu --> All Programs --> Accessories, right-click on Command Prompt, and open it as an administrator. In Windows Vista and later versions of Window operating systems type cmd.exe into Start Screen or Start Menu, right-click on Cmd.exe, and open it as an administrator.
4. Type the following command and hit Enter key, to open IE in No addons mode:
Code:
“%ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe” -extoff5. Open Internet Explorer and type about:NoAdd-ons in the address bar and hit Enter key.
Then if you need to, you can manage Add-ons through Internet Options > Manage Add-ons, you can enable or disable each add-on to identify which, if any, add-on is creating problems.
Useful if your Internet Explorer crashes or freezes frequently and you want to make it run faster.
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