How to Restore Internet Explorer in Windows 8

1. Open the Control Panel by pressing the Windows key X and selecting “Control Panel” from the menu.

2. In the Control Panel, click on “Programs” and then select “Turn Windows features on or off”.

3. In the “Windows Features” dialog box, scroll down and find “Internet Explorer 10” (or “Internet Explorer 11” if you’re using Windows 8.1). Make sure the checkbox next to it is selected.

4. Click “OK” to save the changes and close the dialog box.

5. When prompted, restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

After your computer restarts, you should see Internet Explorer back on your Start screen and in the Apps view.

Troubleshooting Internet Explorer Issues

If you’re experiencing issues with Internet Explorer after restoring it, here are a few troubleshooting steps you can try:

1. Update Internet Explorer to the latest version by running Windows Update.

2. Clear the Internet Explorer cache and browsing history by going to “Tools” > “Internet Options” > “General” tab and clicking “Delete” under “Browsing history”.

3. If a specific website isn’t loading properly, try adding it to the Compatibility View list by going to “Tools” > “Compatibility View Settings” and adding the site.

4. If you’re still having issues, you can try resetting Internet Explorer to its default settings by going to “Tools” > “Internet Options” > “Advanced” tab and clicking “Reset” under “Reset Internet Explorer settings”.