"Have you ever met this case that the Internet Explorer keeps shutting down in Windows 10? I upgraded my computer to Windows 10 Creator last week, and yesterday, the IE browser starts to shut down unexpectedly in my PC. I tried to reopen the browser and then it suddenly shut down again.
You can try resetting Internet Explorer to its default settings, checking for corrupted files, and updating Windows 10 to the latest version. Additionally, you can try running the System File Checker (SFC) and DISM tools to scan and repair corrupted system files. If none of these steps resolve the issue, you may want to consider reinstalling Internet Explorer or seeking further assistance from Microsoft support.
Internet browser shutdown issues are a common problem for many Windows users, and Internet Explorer (IE) is often the culprit. If your IE browser keeps crashing or shutting down unexpectedly, don't worry - there are effective solutions to repair the issue. By following these steps, you can easily resolve the problem and get your IE browser up and running smoothly again.
Using an outdated Internet Explorer or having a computer that has updated to the latest Windows system can put you at a high risk of experiencing crashes with the IE explorer.
To update Internet Explorer to the latest version, go to the Start menu, select "All Programs," then "Accessories," and finally "System Tools." From there, choose "Internet Explorer (No Add-Ons)" and follow the prompts to download and install the latest version.
For Windows 10/8 users:
1. To check for updates, press the Windows key on your keyboard to open the Start menu. Type "check for updates" in the search bar, and press Enter to open the Windows Update settings.
2. To find available updates for Internet Explorer, click on the "Check for updates" button on the Windows Update or Update status screen.
For Windows 7 users:
1. To open the Windows Update feature, click on the Start button to open the Start menu, then type "windows update" and press Enter.
2. To update the Internet Explorer browser on your Windows device, navigate to the Windows Update screen and click on "Check for updates" to find and install the available update for Internet Explorer.
If the quick fix doesn't work, the best way to resolve the "Internet Explorer shuts down" issue in Windows 10/8/7 is to follow the troubleshooting methods below. This will help you identify and fix the problem.
If system files are corrupted or bad sectors exist on the drive where IE is installed, the browser is at risk of crashing or shutting down unexpectedly.
You can try running the System File Checker (SFC) and using partition manager software to resolve all your issues. This can help fix problems with your system files and partitions.
1. Right-click Start > Select Command Prompt (Admin).
2. Type:sfc /scannow and hit Enter.
Wait for the process completes and then continue with the steps below:
Step 1. Right-click the target partition that has a problem.
Step 2. Choose "Advanced" > "Check File System".
Step 3. In the Check File System window, select the "Fix the error on the disk" option.
Step 4. Click "Proceed" to check errors on your partition.
1. To troubleshoot issues on your Windows computer, press the Windows key and click on Search. Then, type "troubleshooting" and select the topmost search result from the list.
2. Select Internet Explorer Performance > Advanced > Apply repairs automatically.
3. Follow the onscreen instructions and wait for the process to complete.
Then Internet Explorer shall be able to run properly again.
1. Run Internet Explorer > Click Manage Add-ons on Tool menu.
2. To disable all add-ons in Internet Explorer, click on the name of the add-on, select "Disable" from the dropdown menu, and then close the Internet Explorer.
3. To troubleshoot the issue with your Internet Explorer browser, try restarting it. This can often resolve any problems that may have arisen due to a glitch or software conflict.
If not, continue below steps:
4. To troubleshoot issues with Internet Explorer, click on the "Manage Add-ons" option in the tool menu. From there, disable one add-on at a time to identify which one is causing the problem.
5. Restart the Internet Explorer to check if the problem has been fixed.
6. Next time, enable the add-on that was previously disabled and disable a different add-on until the problem with the IE browser crashing is resolved.
1. To access the Internet Options box, open Internet Explorer and click on the "Tool" menu, then select "Internet Options".
2. To reset Internet Explorer settings, go to Advanced and click Reset to open the Reset Internet Explorer Settings dialog.
3. Click Reset and wait for the system to change the Internet Explorer browser to default settings.
4. To apply all changes, close the dialog and restart Internet Explorer browser.
You can now run and use Internet Explorer in Windows 10/8/7 PC without any issues.