Restore Internet Explorer to default values

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Restore Internet Explorer to default values. It is relatively easy to restore Internet Explorer to defaults.

Resetting Internet Explorer can solve many problems that occur in the Internet Explorer browser. This can include issues like a home page or tab opening in your Internet Explorer when you haven't set it up.

A workspace (toolbar) with advertisements that slows down the browser considerably, or annoying pop-ups with advertisements that regularly fill your screen completely without any reason.

It can end up being so annoying or such a complicated sorting job that you choose to restore Internet Explorer and start with a clean slate.

You should keep in mind that if you choose to restore Internet Explorer, all your settings will be lost. This also allows you to view favorites, cookies, saved passwords and history.

Restore Internet Explorer to default values

  • To restore Internet Explorer to default values, open Internet Explorer
  • Click on it at the top right of Internet Explorer gear icon
  • Then click on Internet Options

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  • Click through on tab Advanced
  • Press the button Reset…

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Note: After this you will actually completely restore Internet Explorer.
Toolbars and add-ons are disabled, Privacy and security settings are adjusted to default values, popup settings such as ad blockers are disabled and removed.

If you choose the option Personal settings If you activate delete, the homepage, search engine, history, cookies, automatic form entry data, saved passwords and active-x elements will also be deleted.

  • If you fully agree and understand the risks, click on Reset
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  • Confirm the recovery by pressing Close to click

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  • You will now need to restart Internet Explorer to fully complete the Internet Explorer recovery process.

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I hope this helped you. Thank you for reading!


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    1. You can uninstall Windows 8.1 updates this way. Open the command prompt. Right-click on the start button, select Command-Prompt (Administrator). Paste the following lines one by one into the command prompt window.

      wusa.exe / uninstall / kb: 2949621
      wusa.exe / uninstall / kb: 2938439
      wusa.exe / uninstall / kb: 2937592
      wusa.exe / uninstall / kb: 2932046
      wusa.exe / uninstall / kb: 2919355

      Then restart your computer.

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