How to Disable Internet Explorer 8 in Windows 7

How can I disable IE 8 in Windows 7?

Windows 7 features the capability to disable many core features, Internet Explorer 8 being one of them. This option is located in the Windows Features portion of the Control Panel.

Bring up Windows Features from the Control Panel

In order to disable IE 8 in Windows 7, go to the Control Panel, click the Programs heading, and choose Turn Windows features on or off. “How to Enable or Disable Core Features in Windows 7” has more detailed instructions and screenshots regarding this procedure.

Disable Internet Explorer 8

Locate the Internet Explorer 8 option and remove the check mark from the box to its left, then click the “OK” button. If the box does not contain a check mark, then IE 8 has already been disabled.

Disable Other Windows 7 Features

This article is part of a series on how to enable or disable core features of Windows 7. Take a look at the other articles in this series for instructions on disabling other core features of Windows 7.

How to Disable Internet Explorer 8 in Windows 7

How can I disable IE 8 in Windows 7?

Windows 7 features the capability to disable many core features, Internet Explorer 8 being one of them. This option is located in the Windows Features portion of the Control Panel.

Bring up Windows Features from the Control Panel

In order to disable IE 8 in Windows 7, go to the Control Panel, click the Programs heading, and choose Turn Windows features on or off. “How to Enable or Disable Core Features in Windows 7” has more detailed instructions and screenshots regarding this procedure.

Disable Internet Explorer 8

Locate the Internet Explorer 8 option and remove the check mark from the box to its left, then click the “OK” button. If the box does not contain a check mark, then IE 8 has already been disabled.

Disable Other Windows 7 Features

This article is part of a series on how to enable or disable core features of Windows 7. Take a look at the other articles in this series for instructions on disabling other core features of Windows 7.

How to Disable Windows Media Player in Windows 7

How can I disable Windows Media Player in Windows 7?

Windows 7 features the capability to disable many core features, including the Windows Media Player application. This option is located in the Windows Features portion of the Control Panel.

Bring up Windows Features from the Control Panel

In order to disable Windows Media Player in Windows 7, go to the Control Panel, click the Programs heading, and choose Turn Windows features on or off. “How to Enable or Disable Core Features in Windows 7” has more detailed instructions and screenshots regarding this procedure.

Disable Windows Media Player

Expand the Media Features option and remove the check mark from the box next to Windows Media Player, then click the “OK” button. If the box does not contain a check mark, then Windows Media Player has already been disabled.

Disable Other Windows 7 Features

This article is part of a series on how to enable or disable core features of Windows 7. Take a look at the other articles in this series for instructions on disabling other core features of Windows 7.

How to Enable or Disable Core Features in Windows 7

Windows 7 features the capability to disable many core features such as Internet Explorer and Windows Media Player. These options are accessible in the “Turn Windows Features on or off” section of the Control Panel. In order to enable or disable core Windows 7 features, you must first bring up this “Windows Features” window.

Step 1: Go to the Control Panel

Click the Start button and choose “Control Panel” from the rightmost column.

Step 2: Programs and Features

By default, you’ll see to columns of options in the Control Panel. Click the green Programs heading at the bottom of the left column.

When the Programs portion of the Control Panel loads, click on Turn Windows features on and off which is located underneath the green Programs and Features heading.

Step 3: Disable a Feature

The Windows Features window will now appear on your screen. Locate the feature you wish to disable and un-mark the checkbox to the left of its name. Click one of the following links for instructions on disabling a specific feature:

• Disable Internet Explorer 8
• Disable Windows Media Center
• Disable Windows Media Player
• Disable Windows Gadget Platform
• Disable Windows Search

If a feature does not have a check mark next to its name, it is already disabled. You can enable it by checking the box.

How to Show Hidden Files and Folders in Windows 7

You can choose to hide or show hidden files and folders in Windows 7 through the Folder and Search Options screen.

1. In the Explorer window, click the Organize button.
2. In the menu that appears, click Folder and Search Options.
3. Go to the View tab.
4. Under Advanced Settings, locate the Hidden files and folders section.
• Choose “Don’t show hidden files, folders, or drives” to hide these things from view in the Explorer.
• Choose “Show hidden files, folders, and drives” to reveal these things in the Explorer.
5. Click the OK button.