Sometimes, Internet Explorer may crash or freeze during launch time. Therefore, resetting IE settings may help. Below are the simple steps to reset IE settings:
Disclaimer: This is a suggested method. Use at your own risk.
1) Click Windows Start button.
2) From Search programs and files text box, type “Run“. See image below.
Alternatively, press “Windows Logo” + “R”.
3) Click Run. A run dialog box will appear.
4) From Run dialog box, copy and paste the following line.
%windir%\System32\rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL inetcpl.cpl,,6
5) Click OK.
Result: Internet Properties dialog box will appear.
6) From Internet Properties dialog box, click Restore advanced settings.
7) From Internet Properties dialog box, click Reset.
Result: Reset Internet Explorer Settings dialog box will appear.
8) Click Reset.
9) Click OK.
10) Restart Internet Explorer browser.
Done.