How to Install a New Browser

Last Updated: December 4, 2019 Tested

Web browsers are the programs you will need to go to websites and explore the web. Without this, you will not be able to surf anything on the web. To start using a browser, you will need to install it first.

Method 1

Method 1 of 3:

Installing Internet Explorer

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Go to http://windows.microsoft.com/en-ph/internet-explorer/ie-11-worldwide-languages.
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Select a language and version of Windows. This page will show you a list.
- The first column will tell you which language the download is. Simply locate your preferred language.
- On the third column, click the drop-down arrow and select the version of Windows installed on your computer.
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3
Click “Download.” On the fourth column, click the download button to download the file.
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Click “Run.” When the File Download dialog box appears, click the “Run” button. Wait for the download to finish.
- When it is done, a User Account Control window will appear.
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Click “Yes” on the User Account Control dialog box. The installation window will now appear.
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Click “Restart now” to immediately finish the installation. Just wait for the installation to finish and then the computer will automatically restart.
- When the computer turns on again, Internet Explorer will now be installed.

Method 2

Method 2 of 3:

Installing Google Chrome

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Go to https://www.google.com/intl/en/chrome/browser/.
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Click the “Download Chrome” button at the middle of the screen.
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Accept User Agreement and install. After clicking the “Download Now” button, you will be shown the User Agreement.
- At the bottom of the window, check the “Set Google Chrome as my default browser” if you want Chrome to be your default browser.
- Finally, click “Accept and install” at the bottom-right of the window. Google Chrome will now download and install to your computer.
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Launch Google Chrome. An icon of Google Chrome will be added to your desktop. Just double-click it and you can now use it as your web browser.

Method 3

Method 3 of 3:

Installing Mozilla Firefox

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Go to www.mozilla.org. Once on the web page, click the green “Free Download” button at the middle of the screen.
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Click “Run” on the Download Window dialog box that will appear.
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Click “Yes” on the User Account Control dialog box. The installation window will now appear.
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At the bottom of the window check the "Make Firefox my default browser" then click "Install".
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Firefox will now download and install to your computer. Wait for the download to finish.

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Community Q&A

Question

I'm currently using IE9 and am told to update my browser. I keep hearing about Chrome crashing, but my knowledge of computers is limited. If I install Firefox or Chrome, will it affect the other info/software on the desktop main screen?

Community Answer

Installing a browser should not affect other information. If you encounter a problem with a new browser, you can uninstall it without consequence.
Question

After installing Firefox, do I need to get rid of my old IE?

Community Answer

No, just make Firefox your default browser. It's not bad to have a backup browser in case something goes amiss with Firefox.
Question

I have an Amazon Fire, what browser should I use?

Tina X

Community Answer

You can use any browser you find on the Playstore. "Brave browser" blocks ads, and is fast and secure. On the other hand, some popular browsers like "Edge" and "Chrome" can get very slow and laggy.