How to Do a Complete Internet Explorer Optimization

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Follow these steps for doing IE optimization

   This will reset all zones to default settings. , If the option is greyed out, it means it’s already selected.
   
   There is also an option “turn on pop up blocker”.
   
   Make sure it is turned on.It will block unnecessary popups. , You will get a confirmation window.
   
   This can be helpful when you have issues related to logging in secured website. , Make sure there are no entries inside Address box which is located under “use automatic configuration script” option (Certain software which is used for boosting dial up connection use this option.
   
   In that case, you can leave it the way it is) Under proxy server, make sure there are no fake IP addresses.
   
   If an ipaddress exists, remove it. , Add-ons give additional functionality to the browser.
   
   But it can also interfere with the smooth function of the browser and sometimes crash your browser.
   
   Go through the list of add-ons.
   
   If you find any suspicious add-ons, click and disable it. , Over a period of time, these settings might get changed because of malware attack or some changes in software settings. ,,, IE should work fine and faster.
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   Step 2: Open Internet options (Make sure you close all Internet Explorer window before starting troubleshooting) Click Start -> Run -> inetcpl.cpl This will open Internet Explorer properties

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   Step 3: Under General tab

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   Step 4: go to Delete under browsing history Click delete -> delete browsing history -> select all options -> click delete This will remove all temporary files

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   Step 5: stored passwords

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   Step 6: browsing history and cookies.

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   Step 7: Select Security tab Click “Reset all zones to default”.

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   Step 8: Select Privacy tab Click “Default” tab under settings.

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   Step 9: Select content tab Click “clear SSL state”.

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    Step 10: Select Connection tab Click LAN settings.

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    Step 11: Select Programs Click “Manage add-ons”.

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    Step 12: Select “Advanced” tab There are lot of options listed here

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    Step 13: some of which needs to be checked or unchecked by default.

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    Step 14: Click “Restore Advanced Settings”.

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    Step 15: Click Apply.

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    Step 16: Restart Internet Explorer and check if the problem is fixed.

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