Internet Explorer 8 Addons: Troubleshooting & Management

Enhancing Internet Explorer Functionality with Add-ons

Expanding the capabilities of Internet Explorer can be readily achieved through the installation of Add-ons. This article details the process of managing these extensions and identifying potential causes for sluggish performance in Internet Explorer 8.

Managing Internet Explorer Add-ons

To begin managing your IE Add-ons, navigate to the Tools menu and select "Manage Add-ons." The "Manage Add-ons" screen will then appear, providing access to various functions.

From this screen, you can view all installed Add-ons, along with their current status, version information, and loading times.

The information displayed regarding each Add-on can be refined by filtering based on its specific type.

Further details about individual Add-ons can be accessed through the search functionality provided.

For improved organization, Add-ons can be sorted according to different criteria.

Located on the lower left side of the "Manage Add-ons" window is a link that directs users to the Internet Explorer 8 Add-ons Gallery.

Troubleshooting Slow Load Times

If Internet Explorer 8 exhibits slower-than-usual loading speeds, this is an ideal location to diagnose the issue. The "Load time" column displays the duration required for each Add-on to load.

Should an Add-on be identified as taking an excessive amount of time to load, it can be disabled.

Disabling a particular Add-on may impact the functionality of other features; a cancellation option is available if desired.

Disabling an Add-on is not a permanent action. It can be easily re-enabled by returning to the list and selecting "Enable" from the right-click menu.

For users who have not yet upgraded to Internet Explorer 8, it is included with Windows 7 and offers enhanced Add-on management features.