How to Enable 32-bit or 64-bit Internet Explorer 10 (IE10) in Windows 7
InformationIn 32-bit Windows 7, Internet Explorer 10 (IE10) is still only a 32-bit browser.
In 64-bit Windows 7, Internet Explorer 10 (IE10) has 32-bit and 64-bit together in one browser now. The IE10 browser frame process runs 64-bit, but for compatibility with plug-ins, IE10 runs 32-bit tabs by default. If the user turns on “Enhanced Protected Mode”, they will have 64-bit tabs by default for IE10.
This tutorial will show you how to enable using 32-bit IE10 or 64-bit IE10 in Windows 7 by showing you how to turn on or off Enhanced Protected Mode in IE10.
For more information about IE10 for Windows 7, see:
NoteInternet Explorer 10 is now available through Windows Update in Windows 7. If you wish, you can also download the standalone IE10 installer at the link below.
Internet Explorer 10 system requirements
- If you have 64-bit Windows 7, then you need to use the Windows 7 SP1 64-bit installer for IE10.
- If you have 32-bit Windows 7, then you need to use the Windows 7 SP1 32-bit installer for IE10.
WarningYou will only be able to have 64-bit IE10 if User Account Control (UAC) is not set to Never notify (disabled) or the EnableLUA registry DWORD to "0".
If you enable Enhanced Protected Mode (EPM) in IE10, all of your add-ons must be 64-bit and EPM compatible for all open IE10 processes to be 64-bit.
UAC must be enabled to be able to have 64-bit IE10. Otherwise, it will be 32-bit IE10 even if set to 64-bit in the tutorial below.
EXAMPLE: About Internet Explorer 10 (IE10)
NOTE: You will notice that the about IE10 is the same whether you open iexplorer.exe from either the "Program Files" or "Program Files (x86)" location.
Here's How:
1. Do step 2 or 3 below for how you would like to open Internet Options.
2. Open the Control Panel (icons view), click/tap on the Internet Options icon, and go to step 4 below.
3. Open IE10, click on the gear icon and Internet options, then go to step 4 below. (see screenshot below)
4. Click on the Advanced tab, scroll down to the Security section, and do step 5 or 6 below for what you would like to do. (see screenshot below)
5. Turn On "Enhanced Protected Mode" for 64-bit IE10 in Windows 7
NOTE: See red warning box at the top of the tutorial.
A) Check the Enable Enhanced Protected Mode box. (see screenshot below step 4)6 Turn Off "Enhanced Protected Mode" for 32-bit IE10 in Windows 7
B) Click/tap on the Security tab, and if not already, check the Enable Protected Mode box for the Internet zone. (see screenshot below)
NOTE: This box is checked by default.
C) Click on OK, and go to step 7 below.
NOTE: This is the default setting.
A) Uncheck the Enable Enhanced Protected Mode box, click on OK, and go to step 7 below. (see screenshot below step 4)7. Restart the computer to apply.
That's it,
Shawn
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