Problems with Internet Explorer Add-ons

Problems with Internet Explorer Add-ons Picture 1 Network Administration - As we all know, browser Add-ons add a lot of interesting features to web browsers (for example, extension toolbar, mouse cursor animation and popup lockers). pop-up). Because there are many questions that some users often ask about them, this article will help synthesize and give detailed instructions related to add-ons.

Note : The information in this topic post is used for IE 7 and IE 8 and all Windows Vista versions.

Where does the add-on come from?

Many Add-ons are generated from the Internet and they often require your permission before being installed on your computer. However, there are some that are installed without your knowledge. This can happen when these add-ons are part of a program that you have installed. Besides, some add-ons are installed with Microsoft Windows.

How to see which add-on is installed in Internet Explorer 8?

1. Open Internet Explorer by clicking the Start button , and then clicking Internet Explorer .

2. Click the Tools button , and then click Manage Add-ons .

3. In the Add-on Types section , click Toolbars and Extensions .

4. Under Show , you can choose to observe your add-ons:

- To display the entire list of add-ons residing on your computer, click All add-ons .

- To display only the necessary add-ons for the current web page or recently viewed pages, the Currently click button loads add-ons .

- To display pre-authorized add-ons by Microsoft, your computer manufacturer or a service provider, click Run without permission .

- To display only 32-bit ActiveX controls, click Downloaded controls .

5. When finished, click Close .

How to see which add-on is installed in Internet Explorer 7?

1. Open Internet Explorer by clicking the Start button , and then clicking Internet Explorer .

2. Click the Tools button , point to Manage Add-ons , and then click Enable or Disable Add-ons .

3. In the Show list, click the options below:

- To display the entire list of add-ons residing on your computer, click Add-ons that have been used by Internet Explorer .

- To display only the necessary add-ons for the current page or recently viewed pages, click Add-ons currently loaded in Internet Explorer .

- To display add-ons approved by Microsoft, your computer manufacturer or any service provider, click Add-ons that run without requiring permission .

- To display only 32-bit ActiveX controls, click Downloaded ActiveX Controls (32-bit) .

How to manage add-ons if the menu item is in a non-active state in IE7?

The Manage Add-ons option on the Tools menu is disabled when Internet Explorer 7 runs in no add-on mode. However, you can still manage your add-ons using the Internet Options in Control Panel. Here's how to do it:

1. Open Internet Options by clicking the Start button, clicking Control Panel , clicking Network and Internet , and then clicking Internet Options .

2. Click the Programs tab, and then click Manage add-ons .

Note, the changes you make will not affect until you restart Internet Explorer (when you are not using non-add-on mode).

Why do I get a message saying I am running in non-add-on mode when I open Internet Explorer?

This message appears when Internet Explorer is opened but the add-on is disabled. To re-run Internet Explorer in normal mode (with add-ons), you must select Internet Explorer in the Start menu and do not click Internet Explorer (No Add-ons) .

There are several add-ons in the list that I don't install. So how are they installed on my computer?

Some of the add-ons are allowed in advance and installed on your computer from the beginning. All allowed add-ons are checked and digitally signed. These add-ons can be provided from Microsoft, your computer manufacturer, or your Internet service provider (if you are using a separate version of Internet Explorer) or your network administrator. To see the allowed add-ons previously installed on your computer, follow the instructions below:

To see the add-ons that are allowed to install in Internet Explorer 8

1. Open Internet Explorer by clicking the Start button , and then clicking Internet Explorer .

2. Click the Tools button , and then click Manage Add-ons .

3. In the Show section, click Run without permission .

4. You will then see a list of previously approved add-ons. When you close the list view, click Close .

To see the add-ons that are allowed to install in Internet Explorer 7

1. Open Internet Explorer by clicking the Start button , and then clicking Internet Explorer .

2. Click the Tools button , point to Manage Add-ons , and click Enable or Disable Add-ons .

3. In the Show list, click Add-ons that run without requiring permission.

4. You will see a list of pre-approved add-ons. When you close the list view, click Close .

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What can I do if some add-on causes a problem?

Add-ons often work well, but sometimes they make your Internet Explorer error unexpected. This may occur if certain add-ons are created for a previous version of Internet Explorer or have a program error.

This is what you can do if you encounter this problem:

- Disable it: If a certain add-on causes repeated problems, disable it with the Add-on Manager.

- Report. When prompted, you should report the problem to Microsoft. This report is completely anonymous and requires no complicated issues. These reports will be used by Microsoft to improve their products and encourage other companies to upgrade and improve their products.

Is it possible to delete add-ons or ActiveX controls?

You can only delete the ActiveX controls downloaded and installed it. You cannot delete the preinstalled ActiveX controls or add-ons that can only be disabled. To delete an ActiveX control that you have installed, use the Add-on Manager. If the add-on cannot be removed in the Add-on Manager, then you can uninstall it through the Control Panel.

To delete the ActiveX controls that you installed in Internet Explorer 8

1. Open Internet Explorer by clicking the Start button , and then clicking Internet Explorer .

2. Click the Tools button and then click Manage Add-ons .

3. In the Show section , click Downloaded controls to display all ActiveX controls.

4. Click the ActiveX control you want to delete, then click More information .

5. In the More information dialog box, click Remove . If you are prompted to provide an administrator password or confirmation, type a password or provide confirmation.

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each control you want to delete. When finished, click Close .

To delete the ActiveX controls that you installed in Internet Explorer 7

1. Open Internet Explorer by clicking the Start button , and then clicking Internet Explorer .

2. Click the Tools button, point to Manage Add-ons , and then click Enable or Disable Add-ons .

3. In the Show list , click Downloaded ActiveX controls to display all ActiveX controls.

4. Click the ActiveX control you want to disable, then click Delete .

5. Repeat step 4 for each add-on you want to disable, when finished, click OK.

How to disable a browser add-on?

Before you disable a browser add-on, it should be noted that some Internet Explorer websites or themselves may also display incorrectly if certain add-ons are disabled. We recommend that you only disable add-ons if you always make Internet Explorer errors.

Permanently disable add-ons in Internet Explorer 8

1. Open Internet Explorer by clicking the Start button , and then clicking Internet Explorer .

2. Click the Tools button and then click Manage Add-ons .

3. In the Show section, click All add-ons .

4. Click on the add-on you want to disable, then click Disable .

5. Repeat step 4 for each add-on you want to disable, when finished, click OK.

Permanently disable add-ons in Internet Explorer 7

1. Open Internet Explorer by clicking the Start button , and then clicking Internet Explorer .

2. Click the Tools button, point to Manage Add-ons , and then click Enable or Disable Add-ons .

3. In the Show list, click Add-ons that have been used by Internet Explorer to display all add-ons.

4. Click on the add-on you want to disable, then click Disable .

5. Repeat step 4 for each add-on you want to disable, when finished, click OK.

The steps below will run Internet Explorer with all add-ons temporarily disabled. All add-ons will be disabled until you restart Internet Explorer. To permanently disable add-ons, follow the steps described above.

To temporarily disable all add-ons

Click the Start button , All Programs , Accessories , System Tools , and then click Internet Explorer (No Add-ons) .

How to reactivate a browser add-on?

Sometimes you may want to re-enable a browser add-on if it has been disabled because a site requires this add-on or sometimes disabling the add-on may cause problems. about web or Internet Explorer display.

To reactivate an add-on in Internet Explorer 8

1. Open Internet Explorer by clicking the Start button , and then clicking Internet Explorer .

2. Click the Tools button, and then click Manage Add-ons .

3. In Show , click All add-ons .

4. Click on the add-on you want to activate, then click Enable .

5. Repeat step 4 for each add-on you want to activate. When finished, click Close .

To reactivate an add-on in Internet Explorer 7

1. Open Internet Explorer by clicking the Start button , and then clicking Internet Explorer .

2. Click the Tools button and point to Manage Add-ons , then click Enable or Disable Add-ons .

3. In the Show list, click Add-ons that have been used by Internet Explorer to display all add-ons.

4. Click on the add-on you want to activate, then click Enable .

5. Repeat step 4 for each add-on you want to activate. When finished, click OK