Internet Explorer 8’s SmartScreen Filter blocks malware over 2 million times a day.
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As per our server statistics, morethan 2200 users have downloaded IE Tweaker utility. Thanks to every one for downloading/using IE Tweaker, the ultimate tweaking utility of Internet Explorer.
We have also received a very good feedback on the utility and we are quickly working on implementing the same. However, some of the users have highlighted that they are experiencing “Unhandled Exception” errors while using some of the options.
This error could be due to the restrictions in the AntiVirus program. I recommend you try executing the program by disabling the AntiVirus program till you execute the option and enable it back. Also, if you can let me know the option which is throwing the error, we will be able to fix it.
The other recommendation is to backup the registry. Since the tweaking utilities deals with the registry, it is always recommended to backup the registry. Our tool will not tamper your registry, or do any harm to your PC. It doesn’t have a spyware/malware/adware. The recommendation is made as a precaution, as that you can restore it to the previous stage if you feel that the option didn’t work as expected. The restore option will also helps you to do the same, but it is always good to have the complete backup of the registry.
Use the contact us page for any kind of support you need. Initially, we are open to extend our free support to various issues that you are experience/doubts that you may have in using the utility.
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Windows 7 allows you to disable/uninstall Internet Explorer. Follow the steps outlined below:
Click OK and rebook the system.
Once the system is restarted, you will not see any instances of IE8.
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Issue: You may see “Download Windows Search to improve history and favorites results” message while entering the website address as shown in the below screen shot:
Cause: This is not an issue and is by design. You may proceed with the download and install Windows Search. If you don’t want to install the Windows search, you may proceed with the solution provided below. However, when you install the Windows search, it will remove the prompt in a week days.
Solution: To remove the “Download Windows Search” Prompt, you have to modify the registry. The following steps will guide you modifying the same.
However, it is always recommended to backup the Windows registry before making any changes as incorrect changes may cause stability to the Operating system and you may need to reinstall the Operating system.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER Software Microsoft Internet Explorer Main WindowsSearch
If you still see the prompt, perform the following:
Go to registry editor and navigate to the following path:
This will resolve the issue.
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Description: I myself like the new IE8 feature, InPrivate Browsing. However, InPrivate browsing doesn’t inherit the properties of the default browsing and doesn’t open my default home page. I am baffled to see About:InPrivate page when I open a new session.
The following tweak helped me to set a default home page for InPrivate browsing too 
Procedure:
1. Click Start, Run.
2. Type regedit.
3. Navigate to the below registry key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\AboutURLs
4. Double-click InPrivate option and set your favorite URL.
5. Exit the registry.
For those who are not good at registry modification, I’ve created a .reg file. You may download and run the .reg file [Download Link]. However, this defaults to www.ietips.net website. If you wish to change it, right-click the .reg file and change the URL with the URL you wish to change.
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