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Is Internet Explorer crashing, loading slowly, or refusing to open? There are a variety of things that could be causing problems, from too many toolbars to a corrupted file. Microsoft provides several tools that can fix common problems, or you can take matters into your own hands by scanning for malware or reinstalling Internet Explorer. | Is Internet Explorer crashing, loading slowly, or refusing to open? There are a variety of things that could be causing problems, from too many toolbars to a corrupted file. Microsoft provides several tools that can fix common problems, or you can take matters into your own hands by scanning for malware or reinstalling Internet Explorer. | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
===Running Microsoft Fix It=== | ===Running Microsoft Fix It=== | ||
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#*Lavasoft Adaware | #*Lavasoft Adaware | ||
#Install the anti-malware software. Install each of the programs, but don't start the scans yet. | #Install the anti-malware software. Install each of the programs, but don't start the scans yet. | ||
| − | #Reboot your computer in Safe Mode. This will allow the anti-malware software to detect more malware. For detailed instructions on booting in Safe Mode, [[Start | + | #Reboot your computer in Safe Mode. This will allow the anti-malware software to detect more malware. For detailed instructions on booting in Safe Mode, [[Start Windows in Safe Mode|click here]]. |
#*Reboot your computer. | #*Reboot your computer. | ||
#*Repeatedly press {{keypress|F8}} as the computer starts up. | #*Repeatedly press {{keypress|F8}} as the computer starts up. | ||
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===Reinstalling Windows=== | ===Reinstalling Windows=== | ||
#Back up your important data. If nothing is fixing your Internet Explorer problems, reinstalling Windows may be your only option. Reinstalling Windows will cause you to lose all of your data on your windows partition, so make sure to backup anything you need to keep. | #Back up your important data. If nothing is fixing your Internet Explorer problems, reinstalling Windows may be your only option. Reinstalling Windows will cause you to lose all of your data on your windows partition, so make sure to backup anything you need to keep. | ||
| − | #[[Back | + | #[[Back Up Data|Click here]] for details on backing up your data. |
#Find your installation disc. You will need your Windows installation disk and product key in order to reinstall Windows. | #Find your installation disc. You will need your Windows installation disk and product key in order to reinstall Windows. | ||
#Start the installation process. Reinstalling Windows will take about an hour, and you'll need to be present to set some of the options. See the following guides for instructions on installing specific versions: | #Start the installation process. Reinstalling Windows will take about an hour, and you'll need to be present to set some of the options. See the following guides for instructions on installing specific versions: | ||
| − | #*[[Install | + | #*[[Install Windows 8|Windows 8]] |
| − | #*[[Reinstall | + | #*[[Reinstall Windows 7|Windows 7]] |
| − | #*[[Install | + | #*[[Install Windows Vista#Installing_Windows_Vista_sub|Windows Vista]] |
| − | #*[[Reinstall | + | #*[[Reinstall Windows XP|Windows XP]] |
== Related Articles == | == Related Articles == | ||
