Repairing Internet Explorer

If Internet Explorer has a problem that is not listed in this document, repair Internet Explorer.

CAUTION:

After using these steps you might have to reenter information in trusted Web pages, such as passwords or personal information.

NOTE:

If you cannot repair Internet Explorer using the following steps, get the latest version of Internet Explorer from Microsoft (download or order a CD). For more information, go to http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/default.mspx (in English).

Select one of the following sections that matches the version of Windows on your computer:

Repairing Internet Explorer in Windows 7 or Vista

Internet Explorer is integrated into Windows 7 and Vista. Use the System File Checker to repair Internet Explorer:

1. Click Start , click All Programs , click Accessories , and then right-click Command Prompt.
2. Select Run as administrator .
   Figure 5: Opening Command Prompt

   
3. Click OK if a User Account Control message opens.
4. At the command line prompt, type the following: SFC /SCANNOW