Fixing “Internet Explorer Has Stopped Working”

Recently more and more people receive “Internet Explorer Has Stopped Working” popup in their Windows 10 computer. This article offers some fixings.

Resolution 1: Make sure the default Web Browser is not setup for Internet Explorer.

* Open Settings.

* Click on Apps

* Click on Default apps n the left pane.

* Narrow down until Web browser.

* Click on Wen browser

* Select your default web browser except Internet Explorer.

Resolution 2: Disable add-ons.

•With the Internet Explorer open, click on Settings icon.

•Click on Manage add-ons.

* Disable all add-ons and try it again.

Resolution 3: Check Windows update status and install the latest update. •Go to Settings>Update & Security

Resolution 4: Reset Internet Explorer and restart the computer.

The problem might be caused by low memory. Please try these steps:

* Open Internet Explorer and select Settings icon > Internet options.

* Select the Advanced tab, and then select Reset.

* In the Reset Internet Explorer settings dialog box, select Reset.

* Then restart the computer.

1. In the search box on the taskbar, type command prompt, then select Run as administrator from the list of options.

2. In the window that appears, type this command including spaces as shown:

DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth

3. Press Enter. When the command operation has run successfully, you’ll see a confirmation message from Command Prompt that says, “The restore operation completed successfully” or “The operation completed successfully”. 

Note: If you don’t see a confirmation message, retype the command and try again.

4. Restart, and then try the update installation

Resolution 5: Repair system files

1. In the search box on the taskbar, type command prompt, then select Run as administrator from the list of options.

2. In the window that appears, type this command including spaces as shown:

DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth

3. Press Enter. When the command operation has run successfully, you’ll see a confirmation message from Command Prompt that says, “The restore operation completed successfully” or “The operation completed successfully”. 

Note: If you don’t see a confirmation message, retype the command and try again.

4. Restart, and then try the update installation

Please view this step by step video:

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Bob Lin

Bob Lin, Chicagotech-MVP, MCSE & CNE Data recovery, Windows OS Recovery, Networking, and Computer Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net How to Install and Configure Windows, VMware, Virtualization and Cisco on http://www.HowToNetworking.com

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