Turned off Internet Protected Mode and unable to turn it back on


  1. kelvinwgr
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    Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bits OS
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    Turned off Internet Protected Mode and unable to turn it back on


    Hi, I have turned off my internet protected mode on my IE8 browser and I wish to turn it back on. However, I am unable to do so even though I have reset the browser settings to default under tools > internet option > advance > reset > reset all personal settings. I have closed and restart my browser.

    I have done in both on the 1) browser and 2) control panel > internet option but to no prevail. Can anyone please advise me? Thanks!
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  3. derekimo
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    Do you have UAC turned off also? That will keep it from being turned on.

    See if this helps also,

    Internet Protected Mode Off - Windows 7 - Cannot turn Protected Mode On
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  4. Brink
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    Hello Kelvin,

    Do you still have UAC turned on to at least the default level? If not, then IE Protected Mode will not turn on until you do.

    Internet Explorer Protected Mode - Turn On or Off

    Hope this helps,
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  6. kelvinwgr
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    Hi Guys,

    It is working after I turned on the UAC. Thanks a lot for the info. Appreciate it. Cheers!
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  7. Brink
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    That's great news Kelvin. I'm glad that we were able to help. :)
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