Change Internet Explorer settings. There are many changes you can make to customize your browsing experience in Internet Explorer. To view all settings and options, open Internet Explorer on the desktop, select Tools > Internet options. Reset Internet Explorer settings.

To turn on Internet Explorer mode, use the following steps. In the address bar for Microsoft Edge, type edge://settings/defaultbrowser and then click Enter. Slide the Allow sites to be reloaded in Internet Explorer toggle to ON. Restart Microsoft Edge. Internet Explorer mode is now enabled.

If you find that you’re not running the most current version of Internet Explorer for your operating system, you can download it using one of the available links at the Internet Explorer Download Center.

If some Windows functions aren't working or Windows crashes, use the System File Checker to scan Windows and restore your files. Though the steps below might look complicated at first glance, just follow them in order, step-by-step, and we’ll try to get you back on track.

Uninstall or remove apps and programs in Windows. There are different ways to remove apps and programs, so if you can't find the one you're looking for, you can try another location. Note that some apps and programs are built into Windows and can't be uninstalled.

The Microsoft Defender Offline scan will automatically detect and remove or quarantine malware. Learn how to remove malware from your PC. Use Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Windows 10 or Windows 11 to scan your PC for malware, viruses, or other threats.

Internet Explorer. Symptoms. When you click the Internet Options command on the Tools menu in Internet Explorer, you may receive the following error message: This operation has been canceled due to restrictions in effect on this computer. Please contact your system administrator. Cause.

Turn off, disable, or uninstall OneDrive. If you just don't want to use OneDrive, the easiest solution is to unlink it - see the steps below. Tips: If you want to stop OneDrive for a while, or not use all of it, here are some other solutions:

PC Health Check app brings you up to date info on your Windows device health, helping you take action to improve your device performance and troubleshoot performance problems.

You can start a scan for malware any time you like. Note: Microsoft Defender currently offers anti-malware on Windows, Android, and macOS. From the Microsoft Defender dashboard. If you want a deeper scan, instead of selecting Quick scan in step 3, select Scan options and choose the type of scan you want.