Internet Explorer is a pretty good web browser, but it can cause trouble. Sometimes this instability is not due to Internet Explorer itself, but it can be due to underlying problems with Windows and the Registry. In this article, we will take a look at the various factors that can affect Internet Explorer and how these can be repaired.
The Windows Registry is the control center of the Windows OS. The Registry is a large collection of data keys that provide all of the instructions for the programs and services installed in Windows. Inevitably, this Registry can become overloaded with excessive keys, corrupt entries and so forth. If this occurs, your PC can slow down or crash. Certain applications will also fail – including Internet Explorer.
If your IE installation is slow, or crashes often, then you can try some of the following steps to fix the errors.
How to Repair Internet Explorer
The first step is to identify the type of problem that is occuring. Many of these can be caused by Internet Explorer itself, while other errors can be due to the Registry and external factors.
Connection problems: If you are struggling to connect to pages, this is most likely due to a bad internet connection or incorrect proxy settings. It is not necessarily the problem of Internet Explorer running slow, but a slow connection can make it seem slow. Check all of your internet settings and check the proxy settings in IE. In many cases users will mistake a bad connection for slow IE.
IE runs very slow: This can be due to connection problems as mentioned above. Some scripts in IE can also run slow, depending on the website. If IE is very slow, ensure that you are updated with the latest version and make sure you have installed all of the latest Windows updates. Spyware and Adware can also cause IE to slow down a lot.
Browser hijacks and excessive popups: If your homepage is being hijacked and you see excessive pop-ups, you most likely have an Adware or Spyware infection. This will have adverse effects on Internet Explorer – it will cause slowness and crashing. Always use an anti-spyware product to deal with problems like this.
Internet Explorer hangs or crashes: If Internet Explorer is excessively crashing or not responding, this can be caused by several things. You might have an Adware/Spyware problem or you might have a cluttered Windows Registry. We advise you to clean the Registry and use an anti-spyware product. Sometimes excessive temp files and internet files can slowdown the browser. A Registry cleaner will fix with this problem too.
If you use the right software and maintain your PC, you should be able to avoid errors and crashes. We recommend the use of a Registry cleaner to fix Internet Explorer, and this will also help improve your overall computer performance in under 5 minutes.
