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.