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How to Fix Internet Explorer After a Virus

Thursday, March 05, 2009
Related Tags: internet | explorer | reset | virus | fix
 

Instructions

Things You’ll Need:

  • Internet Explorer 8+
  • Step 1:
    Open Internet Explorer by clicking on "Start" and then "Internet Explorer."
  • Step 2:
    Click on "Tools" and then "Internet Options" to bring up the Internet Options Dialog.
  • Step 3:
    Navigate to the "Advanced" tab and click "Reset," which will reset all browser settings, disable addons and delete all temporary Internet files.
  • Step 4:
    Restart Internet Explorer and the changes should be applied.

Tips & Warnings

  • This will fix most common errors caused by a virus infestation, but in extreme cases Internet Explorer will have to be reinstalled.

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