Add-ons enhance the capabilities of your web browser - for example, add toolbars and animation effects, block pop-ups. Some add-ons are part of programs, while others have to be installed on their own as required by Web sites.
Instructions
Step 1
To view the status of add-ons in IE-8, launch a browser. You can do this in two ways: click on the program shortcut on the desktop or mark it in the "All Programs" list from the "Start" menu. In the "Tools" menu, select the "Add-ons" option. In the Add-on Types window, select Toolbars and Extensions. In the "Display" list, highlight the required item. On the right side of the window, you will see the current state of the selected add-ins.
Step 2
Click All Add-ons to display all downloaded extensions. If you want to view the add-ons that you need to work with recently visited Web sites, select "Add-ons currently loaded." Unauthorized Run shows add-ons approved by Microsoft, your computer manufacturer, or your ISP. To see installed ActiveX controls, click Loaded Controls.
Step 3
The Status column displays the current state of the add-in: Enabled or Disabled. To enable an add-in, select it with a mouse click and click the "Enable" button that appears.
Step 4
In the IE-7 browser, select Tools and Internet Options from the main menu. Go to the "Programs" tab and in the "Add-ons" section click the "Add-ons" button. In the "Display" window, mark the required type of installed extensions. Then you can perform the necessary actions: - to activate the add-on, select "Enable" and click OK to confirm; - to change the version of the add-on, mark "Update" and confirm by clicking OK; - to disable the add-on, click "Disable" and click OK.
Step 5
It is possible that the use of some add-ons is prohibited by means of Windows. To solve the problem, start the "Open" window with the Win + R keyboard shortcut and enter the gpedit.msc command. Expand the Computer Configuration and Administrative Templates icons.
Step 6
Open the Windows Components folder, then Internet Explorer and Security Tools. Go to "Manage add-ons". Check the required add-on and follow the "Properties" link. On the Parameter tab, click the switch to the Enabled position.
