How to Open Internet Explorer If the Icon is Not on Your Desktop
Create a new Notepad file on the desktop., Enter the command code., Click Save As... under File. , Save the file as "Internet Explorer.bat"., Exit the file. , Verify your file.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Create a new Notepad file on the desktop.
To do this, right click on the desktop and select Create New.
Click on the Notepad icon. -
Step 2: Enter the command code.
Open the Notepad file and type the following (or copy and paste it): @echo off START /max iexplore.exe ,, Be sure to scroll to the bottom of the save screen and select All Files or it will save it as a Notepad file.
Ensure that you end the file with .bat or this will not work. ,, There should be an icon on your desktop named "Internet Explorer.bat" and it will look like a box with a gear inside of it.
Double click on this icon to run Internet Explorer. -
Step 3: Click Save As... under File.
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Step 4: Save the file as "Internet Explorer.bat".
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Step 5: Exit the file.
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Step 6: Verify your file.
Detailed Guide
To do this, right click on the desktop and select Create New.
Click on the Notepad icon.
Open the Notepad file and type the following (or copy and paste it): @echo off START /max iexplore.exe ,, Be sure to scroll to the bottom of the save screen and select All Files or it will save it as a Notepad file.
Ensure that you end the file with .bat or this will not work. ,, There should be an icon on your desktop named "Internet Explorer.bat" and it will look like a box with a gear inside of it.
Double click on this icon to run Internet Explorer.
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