The Internet Explorer browser has been known to encounter several security threats and slower browsing speeds. As a result, many people have opted to use other third-party web browsers like Mozilla Firefox, which offer enhanced security and faster browsing speeds. If you are using one of these browsers and have no use for Internet Explorer on your computer, it is advisable to remove it.
Removing Internet Explorer from your Windows XP computer is a simple process that can be done in a few steps. Here is how to go about it:
First, left-click once on the start button on the far left-hand bottom of your computer screen. This will cause a menu to pop up on your screen. Navigate to the menu choices on the right-hand side of the pop-up window and left-click once on Control Panel. A new window will pop up on your computer screen when you do this, and the start menu will close.
Next, look on the far left-hand side of the window that has popped up and click on “Switch to Classic View” if your window is not already in classic view. This switches the options in the window to icons and makes the next step easier.
Find the “Add or Remove Programs” icon or the computer disk in front of an open box and left-click on it once. This will make the “Add/Remove Programs” box open up, and you’ll have to wait for a few seconds while it populates the box of different programs that can be removed from your computer.
Use your mouse to left-click once on “Add and Remove Windows Components” feature on the left-hand side of the Add/Remove Programs box. This opens a tinier window that will have options of windows components that you can delete from your computer.
Click the box next to Internet Explorer and make sure that all the other boxes are unchecked. Then click on the “Next” button at the bottom of the window. Wait while your computer goes through the process of removing Internet Explorer from Windows XP. Sometimes, your computer may give you a box that lets you restart your computer automatically. If it does not, then you will have to reboot the computer yourself to truly uninstall Internet Explorer.
In conclusion, removing Internet Explorer from your Windows XP computer is a simple process that can be done in a few steps. It is advisable to do so if you have no use for the browser and want to enhance your browsing experience with a third-party browser.