Although the support for Windows 7 has expired, many users still prefer it over newer iterations of windows. The default web browser, The Internet Explorer, still used by a fair number of people. This is primarily due to the fact that The Internet Explorer is a really lightweight browser, Suitable for basic web browsing.
If you want better performance on the browser, here I shall discuss how to start Internet Explorer with no add-ons.
How To Start Internet Explorer With No Add-Ons?
Add-Ons is really important to increase the functionality of a browser, mainly by adding features that were previously not present or modifying the existing features. In Internet Explorer, add-ons run as special applications that start with IE and provide additional features.
If you see IE performance issues or crashing altogether, you can try to run Internet Explorer without add-ons to optimize the performance of the browser.
Start IE With No Add-Ons
If you want to run Internet Explorer without add-ons on your windows device, you will need to do so using a command line interpreter. In a command prompt window, type the following command line then press enter to start IE with no add-ons:
Iexplore -extoff
Note: You can also use this command from a Run dialog.
If this does not work, specify the full path using the following command:
“%ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe” -extoff
Alternative Method:
Open Internet Explorer and type the following in the address bar and press the Enter key:
about:NoAdd-ons
Wrapping Up
Running a browser without add-ons can help with performance and stability issues. There are many add-ons available for Internet Explorer, which may end up causing problems with your browser. Now you know how to start Internet Explorer with no add-ons using the method provided above. Comment below if you found it useful, and to discuss further the same.
