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• Part 1 of 4: Opening Internet Explorer
• Part 2 of 4: Making Internet Explorer your default browser (Windows 10)
• Part 3 of 4: Making Internet Explorer your default browser (Windows 8.1 and earlier)
• Part 4 of 4: Changing the Internet Explorer home page

Internet Explorer is installed by default in Windows, and you can open the program from the Start menu. By adding an icon to your taskbar you can open it even faster. If another browser opens when you click on the links, you can reset Internet Explorer as the default browser.

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Part 1 of 4: Opening Internet Explorer

1. Click or tap the Start button in the lower left corner of the desktop. It may say "Start" or just the Windows logo.
   • You can also press the button ⊞ Win regardless of which screen you are on, to open the Start menu or screen.
   • If you're using Windows 8 and you don't see a Start button, move your mouse cursor to the bottom left corner of the screen and click the "Start" menu that appears.
2. Type "internet explorer" on the Start menu or screen. It will then search for Internet Explorer and should be the first search result.
   • Internet Explorer is a standard program in all versions of Windows and cannot be removed, so you should always be able to find it this way.
3. Click on "Internet Explorer" in the search results to open it. The browser is started.
4. Create a shortcut to find Explorer faster in the future. Right click on the "Internet Explorer" icon that appears in your taskbar and select "Pin to taskbar". Internet Explorer now remains in the Windows taskbar, even when closed, so you can open the program quickly.
5. Find a solution for Internet Explorer not opening. If Internet Explorer does not open, or closes immediately after opening, try the following:
   • Open the Control Panel from the Start menu. In Windows 8.1 and 10, right-click the Start button and select "Control Panel".
   • Click on "Network and Internet" and then "Internet Options".
   • Click the "Advanced" tab and then "Reset".
   • Check the box "Delete personal settings" and click "Reset". Restart your computer and then try to restart Internet Explorer.

Part 2 of 4: Making Internet Explorer your default browser (Windows 10)

1. Click or tap the Start button and select "Settings'. This looks like a gear on the left side of the Start menu.
2. Select "System" and then "Default apps ". This will give you an overview of the apps used to open certain files and services.
3. Click on the "Web Browser" option. Windows 10 has both Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer installed by default. You may also have other browsers installed, such as Chrome or Firefox.
4. Select "Internet Explorer" from the overview. This sets Internet Explorer as the default browser for all web links and HTML files.
5. If your settings are not saved, use the Control Panel. If Internet Explorer is not left as the default browser, you may need to make these changes in Control Panel. Follow the steps in the next section as they also apply to Windows 10. You can open the Control Panel by right-clicking the Start button and selecting the utility from the menu.

Part 3 of 4: Making Internet Explorer your default browser (Windows 8.1 and earlier)

1. Open the Control Panel. In Windows 7 and earlier, you'll find it on the right side of the Start menu. In Windows 8.1, right-click the Start button and select "Control Panel. " In Windows 8, press ⊞ Win+X and select "Control Panel" from the menu.
2. Click on "Programs" and then "Standard Programs ".
3. Click on 'Set your default programs ". A new window will appear with a list of all file types and programs on your computer. It may take a while for all of these to load.
4. Select "Internet Explorer" from the list of programs. You may have to scroll to find it.
5. Click the "Set this program as default" button. This immediately sets Internet Explorer as the default program for links and HTML files. You can now close the Control Panel.

Part 4 of 4: Changing the Internet Explorer home page

1. Click on the gear in Internet Explorer. You can find this in the top right corner. In older versions, click the "Tools" menu in the main menu. If you don't see either, press Alt to make the menu bar visible.
2. Select "Internet options ". If this is gray, please wait and try again.
   • You can also select "Internet Options" from the Control Panel to open it without starting Internet Explorer.
3. Enter addresses in the "Home page" field. Each web address you enter is opened in a separate tab when Internet Explorer starts. Make sure each address is on a separate line. You can copy and paste addresses directly from your browser's address bar.
4. Select "Start with Home" from the "Startup" section. This ensures that Internet Explorer will always load your home pages when you start the browser.
5. Click "Apply" or "OK" to save your changes. Your new home page settings will take effect the next time you start Internet Explorer, or when you press the Home button.