Internet Explorer - Restore or Remove from Default Programs

How to Restore or Remove Internet Explorer from Default Programs

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This will show you how to either restore or remove Internet Explorer from the Set Default Programslist in for all users in Vista and Windows 7.

EXAMPLE: Internet Explorer Restored and Removed from Set Default Programs list
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Here's How:
1. Open the Control Panel (Classic View-Vista) or (Icons view-Windows 7).​
2. Click on the Default Programs icon.​
3. Click on the Set program access and computer defaults link. (See screenshot below)​
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4. If prompted by UAC, then click on Continue (Vista) or Yes (Windows 7).​
5. Dot Custom and click on the drop down arrow to the right of it to expand Custom. (See screenshot below step 6)​
6. Scroll down to the Choose a default web browser section.​
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7. To Restore Internet Explorer to the Set Default Programs List
A) To the right of Internet Explorer, check the Enable access to this program box. (See screenshot above)​
B) Go to step 9.​

8. To Remove Internet Explorer from the Set Default Programs List
A) To the right of Internet Explorer, uncheck the Enable access to this program box. (See screenshot below step 6)​

9. Click on OK. (See screenshot below step 6)​
10. Internet Explorer will now be restored or removed from the Set Default Program list. (See examples above)​
That's it,
Shawn


 

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