How to Remove Internet Explorer from Startup
If you’re tired of Internet Explorer popping up every time you start your computer, you’re not alone. Many users find it frustrating to have Internet Explorer as one of the default programs that launches at startup. Removing it from the startup list can help improve your computer’s performance and provide a smoother experience. In this article, we’ll guide you through the steps to remove Internet Explorer from startup on Windows 10, 8, and 7.
Step 1: Open Task Manager
First, you need to open Task Manager. To do this, press the “Ctrl + Shift + Esc” keys simultaneously, or right-click on the taskbar and select “Task Manager” from the menu.
Step 2: Go to the Startup tab
Once Task Manager is open, click on the “Startup” tab. This tab will display a list of all the programs that start automatically when you turn on your computer.
Step 3: Find and disable Internet Explorer
Scroll through the list of programs to find “Internet Explorer” or “iexplore.exe.” Once you find it, right-click on the entry and select “Disable” from the menu. This will prevent Internet Explorer from starting up with your computer.
Step 4: Remove Internet Explorer from Task Scheduler (optional)
If you still see Internet Explorer running in the background, it might be scheduled to run at startup through Task Scheduler. To check for this, follow these steps:
1. Open Task Scheduler by searching for it in the Start menu or by pressing “Win + R” and typing “taskschd.msc.”
2. In the Task Scheduler window, expand the “Task Scheduler Library” folder.
3. Look for any tasks related to Internet Explorer and right-click on them. Select “Delete” to remove them.
Step 5: Restart your computer
After completing the previous steps, restart your computer to ensure that the changes take effect. Internet Explorer should no longer start automatically when you turn on your computer.
Conclusion
Removing Internet Explorer from startup can help improve your computer’s performance and reduce the number of unnecessary processes running in the background. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can easily disable Internet Explorer from automatically launching at startup. If you encounter any issues, you can always enable it again by repeating the steps and selecting “Enable” instead of “Disable.
