How to Enable Silverlight on Internet Explorer
Are you experiencing issues while trying to access websites that require Silverlight on your Internet Explorer browser? Silverlight is a Microsoft framework that allows for rich interactive web applications, but it is not enabled by default on newer versions of Internet Explorer. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to enable Silverlight on your Internet Explorer browser and ensure a seamless experience while visiting Silverlight-dependent websites.
Step 1: Check if Silverlight is installed
Before enabling Silverlight on your browser, you need to ensure that it is installed on your computer. To check if Silverlight is installed, follow these steps:
1. Open Internet Explorer.
2. Click on the gear icon in the upper-right corner to open the Settings menu.
3. Select “Manage add-ons” from the menu.
4. In the “Manage add-ons” window, go to the “Toolbars and Extensions” tab.
5. Look for “Microsoft Silverlight” in the list of add-ons. If it is installed, you will see it listed here.
Step 2: Enable Silverlight
Once you have confirmed that Silverlight is installed, follow these steps to enable it on your Internet Explorer browser:
1. Open Internet Explorer.
2. Click on the gear icon in the upper-right corner to open the Settings menu.
3. Select “Internet options” from the menu.
4. In the “Internet options” window, go to the “Security” tab.
5. Click on the “Custom level” button.
6. Scroll down to the “ActiveX controls and plug-ins” section.
7. Look for “Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins on initialization” and select “Enable.”
8. Look for “Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe for scripting” and select “Enable.”
9. Look for “Download signed ActiveX controls” and select “Prompt.”
10. Look for “Download unsigned ActiveX controls” and select “Disable.”
11. Look for “Install ActiveX controls” and select “Prompt.”
12. Look for “Prompt for network connections” and select “Disable.”
13. Click “OK” to save the changes.
Step 3: Restart Internet Explorer
After enabling Silverlight, it is essential to restart Internet Explorer to apply the changes. Close the browser, open it again, and try visiting a Silverlight-dependent website to see if the issue is resolved.
Step 4: Troubleshoot issues
If you still encounter issues with Silverlight on Internet Explorer, consider the following troubleshooting steps:
1. Update your Internet Explorer browser to the latest version.
2. Temporarily disable your antivirus or firewall software to rule out any conflicts.
3. Clear your browser cache and cookies.
4. Try using a different browser, such as Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox, to see if the issue persists.
By following these steps, you should be able to enable Silverlight on your Internet Explorer browser and enjoy rich interactive web applications without any issues. If you continue to experience problems, it may be worth seeking assistance from Microsoft support or consulting online forums for further guidance.