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"IExplore.exe has generated an error." Now what?
IExplore.exe, aka Internet Explorer or 'IE', can crash but it's not always its fault. We'll look at some of the things that can cause IExplore.exe to crash, and steps you can take. (Continue reading...)

'IEXPLORE.EXE' comes up when I start my computer and says that I'm trying to download something -- how do I fix it?
There are a couple of things to look into if Internet Explorer (IEXPLORE.EXE) starts up and tries to download things on startup. (Continue reading...)

Can I get Internet Explorer 7 without using Windows Automatic Update? And should I?
Automatic Update scares some but it's the primary way most people get Internet Explorer 7. I'm not scared, but I'll show some alternatives anyway. (Continue reading...)

Do I still need Internet Explorer updates if I don't use it?
Internet Explorer is a browser but it's so tightly a part of Windows that it ends up being much more. As a result, you probably want those updates. (Continue reading...)

How do I change my internet security setting to medium?
Changing your internet security to medium can be done easily, but first make sure that it's really safe for you to do so. (Continue reading...)

How do I delete items from Internet Explorer's auto-complete list?
Internet Explorer tries to be helpful by showing you recently visited URLs so you don't have to retype them. But what if you don't want them to show? (Continue reading...)

How do I keep the status bar from disappearing in Internet Explorer 6?
In order versions of Internet Explorer 6 the status bar would disappear from view even though you explicitly turned it on. (Continue reading...)

How do I stop constant "runtime error" messages in Internet Explorer?
It's common to see runtime errors when visiting web sites in Internet Explorer. Unfortunately your options to deal with them are somewhat limited. (Continue reading...)

I have IE set to keep history 21 days, but only today is shown. How do I see the rest?
There's a quick and easy solution to displaying all 21 days of your Internet Explorer history. (Continue reading...)

Internet Explorer pictures not displayed - how do I bypass security so that they are?
Internet Explorer will sometimes not display pictures. Bypassing security settings occasionally helps but there are also other settings to check. (Continue reading...)

Is it possible to create an icon on the Desktop for IE without re-installing?

Is there anyway I can make Internet Explorer keep history forever?
While you can't configure Internet Explorer to keep your History forever, you can configure it to last almost three years. (Continue reading...)

My Internet Explorer address bar disappeared - how do I get it back?
There are a couple different ways to restore your Internet Explorer address bar if it has disappeared. (Continue reading...)

Should I upgrade to IE7?
IE7 has been out for over a year now, and while continuing to run IE6 remains an option, there's no real reason not to upgrade. (Continue reading...)

What is Internet Explorer's new Add-On Manager?
Thanks to the Add-On Manager, you now can now have more visibility and control over what software makes itself part of Internet Explorer. (Continue reading...)

Why does IE not allow the selection of a default mail handler?
There are a couple things to look at if IE doesn't allow the selection of a default mail handler. (Continue reading...)