Under Default Web browser, click Make default. In the Internet Options dialog box, click the Programs tab. Step 2: Set Internet Explorer as the default browserĮxit all open programs, including Internet Explorer. If the issue persists, go on to the next step.
Open Microsoft Security Essentials, click the Update tab, and then click Update. Wait until Internet Explorer finishes resetting the settings, and then click OK. Under the Reset Internet Explorer settings, click Reset, and then click Reset again. In the Internet Options dialog box, click the Advanced tab. But, your favorites won’t be deleted.Ĭlick Start, and in the Start Search box, type inetcpl.cpl, and then press Enter.
Note: Resetting these settings in Internet Explorer deletes your temporary files, cookies, browsing history, and your online passwords.