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Do you hate when you're working on something in Internet Explorer, but all of a sudden the browser closes down? This article will tell you how to fix this problem.

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EditSteps

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    Realize that it's not the browser that is the problem, but it is that your firewall may very well be the cause.
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    Go to your firewall program, and ask to allow the program to run. Many different procedures exist, so check the Help pages in your program for details.
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    Clear your Internet Explorer browser history. Sometimes too many items in history may cause the program to unexpectedly close.
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    Disable some add-ons that you may have recently installed.
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    Clear your Internet Explorer cache.
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    Run an antivirus AND antimalware scan in several software pieces you should have on your computer.
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    Start Windows Update, search and install all applicable updates that your browser needs. It may take a while, but this process is definitely necessary to keep it from closing down unexpectedly.
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    Reset your Internet Explorer browser itself, as a LAST RESORT ONLY.
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EditThings You'll Need

  • Internet Explorer program
  • firewall such as Windows Firewall or the like
  • malware scan and/or anti-virus scanner

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Categories: Internet Explorer

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Español: Cómo arreglar Internet Explorer cuando sigue cerrando páginas, Italiano: Come Riparare Internet Explorer quando continua a Chiudere le Pagine, Português: Como Consertar o Internet Explorer quando Ele Fica Fechando Páginas, Русский: решить проблему самопроизвольного закрытия Internet Explorer

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