

Under Reset Internet Explorer settings, select Reset. Type inetcpl.cpl in the Search box, and then press Enter. If you use Windows 7 or Windows Vista, select the Start button. Type inetcpl.cpl in the Open box, and then press Enter.

If you use Windows XP, select Start > Run.

To delete all personal settings, tap or select the checkbox for Delete personal settings.Ĭlose and then restart Internet Explorer for the changes to take effect.įor Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7Įxit all programs, including Internet Explorer. Tap or select the Advanced tab and then tap or select Reset. In the search results, tap or select Internet Options. Enter Internet options in the search box, and then tap or select Settings. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen (if you're using a mouse, press the Windows+C keys), and then tap or select Search. Reset Internet Explorer as per the following: For Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 The most common causes of Internet Explorer crashes like this are toolbars, add-ons, or Browser Helper Objects. You may notice that Internet Explorer opens, flashes, and immediately closes when you start Internet Explorer. Original product version: Internet Explorer 10, Internet Explorer 11 Original KB number: 967896 Summary This article provides a resolution for the issue that Internet Explorer opens, flashes, and then closes immediately when you start it. For more information, see Internet Explorer 11 desktop app retirement FAQ. The retired, out-of-support Internet Explorer 11 desktop application has been permanently disabled through a Microsoft Edge update on certain versions of Windows 10.
