It may happen that the icon to launch Internet Explorer is not available. This is common for public computers. This article will show you how to start Internet Explorer if you cannot find the shortcut or the ".exe" file.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Windows XP and Vista
Step 1. Create a new notepad document on the desktop
To do this, right click on the desktop and select "New" then click on the "Notepad" icon.
Step 2. Enter the order code
Open Notepad and type the following (or copy and paste).
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@echo off
START / max iexplore.exe
Step 3. Click Save As which is on the File menu
Step 4. Save the file as Internet Explorer.bat
- Make sure to use the window drop-down menu save as and select the option All the files or the document will be saved as a notepad file.
- Check that you end the filename with ".bat" or it won't work.
Step 5. Close the file
Step 6. Check your file
There should be an icon named Internet Explorer.bat on your desktop that looks like a box with a cog wheel inside. Double click on this icon to launch Internet Explorer.
Method 2 of 2: Windows 7
Step 1. Create a new notepad document on the desktop
To do this, right click on the desktop and select New then click on the icon Notepad.
Step 2. Enter the order code
Open Notepad and type the following (or copy and paste).
-
@echo off
START / max iexplore.exe
Step 3. Click Save
Step 4. Name it “IEXPLORE
bat”then save.
