How to launch Internet Explorer without add-ons
April 2018
In this FAQ you will learn how to launch the Internet Explorer without add-ons (Tested on Windows 8.1). Add-ons includes:
- Third party toolbars
- ActiveX controls
- Browser extensions
This method allows you to troubleshoot IE in the event that a particular add-on is causing your browser to crash. The procedure is as follows:
- Open the Run menu (Windows key + X > Run)
- Type this command and press Enter: iexplore.exe -extoff
- IE will launch without add-ons:
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