Troubleshoot Automatically Starting Internet Explorer

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Date: Thu, 9 Feb 2012 Time: 5:10 AM

The Internet Explorer might automatically startup in the system without any permission. There might be various reasons for this error. This might be due to the wrong settings, damages software or in case there is malware installed in the system. Immediate malware and other virus removal ensure the safety of the system.

In case the Internet Explorer is starting automatically, it might be difficult for reaching to other functioning of the computer for rectifying the problem. Understand the core of the error helps in easy and simple solutions with less wastage of time. There are various reasons and also solutions for the Internet Explorer which is automatically starting up.

Step 1: First disconnect the system from the internet connection. The easiest solution is to unplug the connection of the internet before starting up the system. Disable the wireless card, if you are using the wireless connection. Once the system is disconnected from the Internet Explorer, restart the same. This is very helpful and simple method for the stopping the Internet Explorer which is automatically opening.

Step 2: Restart the system in the safe mode and if the Internet Explorer is opening the system again and again. For starting the system in safe mode, press “F8” when the windows are about to start. Press this key repeatedly and as the menu starts, select the option of starting the system in safe mode. Be careful for not to select the option of "Safe Mode with Networking."

Step 3: The next step is to open the Control Panel by going to the start menu. On the Control Panel, open the option of “Internet Options” and the click on the “General” tab. Select the option of “Delete Cookies” and then click on “delete Files”.

Select the option of deleting the offline files. Once the security tab that appears click on "Default Level" on the internet zone and select the “Privacy” tab. Select the tab of “Default”, check "Block pop-ups" and click "Settings." Click on the option of “remove all” and then select “Close”. On the tab of “programs” click on then the option of "Manage Add-ons." Disable any of the add-ons and on the “advanced” tab check "Reuse windows for launching shortcuts" and Click "OK."

Step 4: The next option is to open the "Security Center" and set "Firewall," "Automatic Updates" and "Virus Protection" to "On." Ensure that virus protection is updated and then restart the system. Reconnect the internet explorer to check whether the problem is resolved.

Step 5: Repair the Internet Explorer once again. This can be done through the installation disk or from the copy of the Windows installation files on the hard drive. In case the problem is not rectified, take the computer support packages by various online computers repair companies available.

Step 6: In case of the malware infection get the complete scan of the system with the antivirus software and also run the antimalware scan in the system. Remove all threats detected and the restart the system. If the problem persists, taking the online computer support is best option.

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For troubleshooting the automatically starting internet explorer, the virus removal and other computer support can be availed online from technical companies.