Internet Explorer is a popular web browser developed by Microsoft. It has been around for many years as a default browser on Windows operating systems and is still widely used today.
If you are new to Internet Explorer or simply need a refresher on how to launch it, this article will guide you through the process.
Launching Internet Explorer on Windows
To launch Internet Explorer on Windows, follow these steps:
- Click on the ‘Start’ button in the bottom left corner of your screen.
- Navigate to ‘All Apps’ or ‘All Programs’ (depending on your version of Windows).
- Scroll down and locate the ‘Windows Accessories’ folder.
- Click on the folder to expand it, and you should see ‘Internet Explorer’ listed as one of the options.
- Click on ‘Internet Explorer’ to launch the browser.
Setting Internet Explorer as the Default Browser
If you want to set Internet Explorer as your default browser, follow these steps:
- Open Internet Explorer.
- Click on the gear icon in the top right corner of the browser window.
- Select ‘Internet options’ from the drop-down menu.
- In the ‘Internet Options’ window, go to the ‘Programs’ tab.
- Under the ‘Default web browser’ section, click on the ‘Make default’ button.
- Click ‘OK’ to save the changes.
Conclusion
Now that you know how to launch Internet Explorer, you can start exploring the web using this reliable and easy-to-use browser. Whether you are using it for work or personal use, Internet Explorer provides a seamless browsing experience.