Fix Internet Explorer Browser Suddenly Shutting Down in Windows 10/8/7 Error

Internet Explorer unexpectedly shuts down in Windows 10

"Have you ever encountered an issue where Internet Explorer keeps closing in Windows 10? I upgraded my computer to the Windows 10 Creators Update last week, and since yesterday, the IE browser has been unexpectedly closing on my PC. When I attempt to reopen it, it suddenly closes again."

Is there a solution to resolve this issue and restore Internet Explorer to function properly in Windows 10? How can it be done?"

Internet browser shutdown issues are not a novel problem for most Windows users, and Internet Explorer (IE) is a leading culprit when it comes to browser crashes or unexpected closures on Windows PCs. If you're experiencing a similar issue where your IE browser keeps crashing or shutting down unexpectedly on your Windows computer, don't panic. Simply follow these effective solutions to easily repair the suddenly crashed or shut down Internet Explorer now.

"Quick fix for 'IE suddenly shut down' error"

If Internet Explorer is outdated or your computer has upgraded to the latest Windows system, you are at a high risk of encountering issues with IE crashing. Here's a quick solution to update IE browser to the latest version to prevent unexpected errors: 1. Click on the "Start" button and type "Windows Update" in the search bar. 2. Select "Check for updates" to see if there are any available updates for Internet Explorer. 3. If an update is found, follow the on-screen instructions to download and install it. 4. Restart your computer after the installation is complete. 5. Launch Internet Explorer again to verify if the issue has been resolved. By keeping Internet Explorer up to date, you can minimize the chances of experiencing crashes or errors.

For Windows 10/8 users: 1. Press the Windows key to open Start > Type: check for updates and press Enter; 2. On the Windows Update or Update status screen, click Check for updates to search for any available updates for Internet Explorer.

For Windows 7 users: 1. Click on the Start button to open the Start menu > Type: windows update and press Enter; 2. On the Windows Update screen, click the Check for updates button to search for any available updates for the Internet Explorer browser.

Resolve the issue of Internet Explorer constantly crashing on Windows 10/8/7

If the above quick fix doesn't work for you, your best bet to resolve the issue is to follow the methods below to troubleshoot and fix the "Internet Explorer shuts down" issue in Windows 10/8/7 right now.

Method 1: Utilize SFC (System File Checker) and a partition manager to repair corrupted system files and bad sectors causing issues with the IE browser.

If the system files are corrupted or there are bad sectors on the drive where Internet Explorer (IE) browser is installed, it is highly likely that IE will crash or shut down unexpectedly. You can attempt to use System File Checker (SFC) and run a partition manager software to resolve all issues following these guidelines:

1. Right-click on the Start button and select Command Prompt (Admin).
2. Type: sfc /scannow and press Enter.

Wait for the process to finish, and then proceed with the following steps:

Method 2: Run the Internet Explorer Performance Troubleshooter to fix the "IE shut down unexpectedly" error

1. Press the Windows key and click on Search > Type: troubleshooting and choose the top search result. 2. Click on 'View all' > Select 'Internet Explorer Performance' > 'Advanced' > 'Apply repairs automatically.' 3. Follow the on-screen instructions and wait for the process to finish. After this, Internet Explorer should run smoothly again.

Method 3: Disable Add-ons and Reset Internet Explorer to Default Settings

Disable Add-ons in Internet Explorer: To disable add-ons in Internet Explorer, follow these steps: 1. Open Internet Explorer. 2. Click on the "Tools" button (or the gear icon) located in the top-right corner of the window. 3. From the drop-down menu, select "Manage Add-ons." 4. This will open the "Manage Add-ons" dialog box. Here, you'll see a list of all installed add-ons, including toolbars, search providers, and other extensions. 5. To disable an add-on, hover over it with your mouse and click on the "Disable" button that appears beneath the description. 6. If you want to disable all add-ons at once, click on "Turn off all add-ons" at the bottom of the dialog box. A confirmation prompt will appear; click "Yes" to proceed. 7. Once you've disabled the desired add-ons, click "Close" to exit the "Manage Add-ons" dialog box. 8. Restart Internet Explorer for the changes to take effect. Remember that disabling add-ons may affect the functionality of certain websites or features within Internet Explorer. If you encounter any issues, you can always re-enable the add-ons by following the same steps and clicking "Enable" instead.

1. Launch Internet Explorer > Click on 'Manage Add-ons' from the Tools menu.
2. Select an add-on, then click 'Disable' to disable all add-ons > Close Internet Explorer.
3. Restart the IE browser to check if the issue has been resolved.
If not, proceed with the following steps:
4. In Internet Explorer's Tools menu, click 'Manage Add-ons' > Disable one add-on at a time.
5. Restart Internet Explorer to see if the problem is fixed.
6. In the next step, re-enable the previously disabled add-on and disable a different add-on until the IE browser crashing issue is resolved.

重置Internet Explorer为默认设置：

1. Open Internet Explorer > Tools > Click on Internet Options to open the Internet Options box. 2. Navigate to the Advanced tab > Click on Reset to open the Reset Internet Explorer Settings dialog. 3. Click on Reset and wait for the system to revert the IE browser to its default settings. 4. Close the dialog box and restart the Internet Explorer browser to apply all the changes.

Now that you should be able to run and use Internet Explorer without any issues on your Windows 10/8/7 PC.