To reset the Advanced settings in Internet Options, follow these steps:
- Open Control Panel: The quickest way to do this is to search for "Control Panel" in the Windows Start Menu and select it.
- Access Internet Options: In Control Panel, look for "Internet Options." You might need to change the "View by" setting (in the top right corner) to "Category" or "Large icons/Small icons" to easily find it. Click on "Internet Options."
- Navigate to the Advanced Tab: In the "Internet Properties" window that appears, click on the "Advanced" tab.
- Reset Internet Explorer Settings: Under the "Reset Internet Explorer settings" section, click the "Reset..." button.
- Confirm and Reset: A new window will pop up. You can optionally select the "Delete personal settings" checkbox if you want to remove browsing history, search providers, home pages, and other temporary internet files. Click "Reset" to proceed.
- Wait for Completion: The reset process will take a few moments. Wait for it to finish.
- Close and Restart: Once the reset is complete, click "Close" and then restart your computer for the changes to take full effect.
This process resets Internet Explorer settings to their default state and can resolve issues related to incorrect or corrupted settings, browser add-ons, or security configurations. This affects all programs on your computer that rely on these internet settings.
