Internet Explorer
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Customizing Internet Explorer
Internet Explorer add-ons
Add-ons add different functionality to Internet Explorer. For example, add-ons can add new search engines to the address bar, block ads, and keep you updated on current events.
To install an add-on:
- Click the drop-down menu in the address bar, then select the Add button in the bottom-right of the menu.
Selecting the Add button
- The Internet Explorer Gallery will appear. Click search providers on the left, then select the type of add-on you're looking for.
Selecting an add-on type
- Select an add-on to learn more about it.
Selecting an add-on
- You'll be taken to a page with more information about the add-on. If you want to install it, click Add to Internet Explorer.
Installing an add-on
It's important to note that add-ons are not necessarily created or approved by Microsoft. Many are created by third-party providers or even individual users, so they may not always be safe to install. We recommend that you read user reviews carefully before installing an add-on.
Accelerators and web slices
Accelerators and web slices are types of add-ons available for Internet Explorer. Accelerators allow you to translate, search for, or map text you've selected in the browser. Web slices give you real-time updates for specific websites in your Favorites bar. For example, you could use a web slice to get quick updates on sports scores or the weather forecast.
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In our experience, web slices don't work consistently and aren't available for many websites, so their usefulness may be limited.
To manage add-ons:
If you don't like an add-on, the Manage Add-ons feature allows you to disable or remove it from Internet Explorer.
- Click the Tools button in the top-right corner of the browser, then select Manage add-ons.
Selecting Manage add-ons
- The Manage Add-ons dialog box will appear.
The Manage Add-ons dialog box
- Select the type of add-on you want to manage on the left. A list of installed add-ons of that type will appear. From here, they can be temporarily disabled or removed.
Selecting an add-on type