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When I pin Internet Explorer to my task bar the click it to open it. It shows a message box that reads. Then if has an option for me to select Internet Explorer. If I then click internet explorer it downloads iexplorer. If i run that file then internet explorer will work. But why do I have to do this everytime I wish to use the browser on my windows 8. I've opened the default programs and made sure internet explorer is the default.

And I've also turned of and on in the windows features menu. I just want an icon on my taskbar that will run this program when I click it. Let me assist you with your concern. Please answer these questions in order to understand the issue better. Sine you are able to open Internet Explorer from Run Command the location which you are trying to pin Internet Explorer might be corrupted.

To fix this problem, use the following methods in the order in which they are listed. After each method, check if problem is fixed. If the problem is not fixed, try the next method. Method 1: Create Internet Explorer desktop icon and then try pining it to the Taskbar and check if it helps. First unpin the Internet Explorer from Taskbar by right clicking on it and selection Unpin from taskbar.

Method 2: The problem might occur while opening shortcuts from start menu or Taskbar in Windows. It happens when the integrity level is changed for the start menu or Taskbar shortcuts. You can fix the problem by resetting the integrity level using following simple steps:.

Now provide following command:. That's it. Now you should not get any file security warning dialog box while opening shortcuts from start menu and Taskbar in Windows. Hope this helps. If you need further assistance with Windows, let us know and will be glad to help. Was this reply helpful? Yes No. Sorry this didn't help. Choose where you want to search below Search Search the Community. Christopher Weatherford. Hello all, I come to you for support on this issue that has been bugging me.

It shows a message box that reads "How do you want to open this file? It works for firefox and google chrome. Why can't internet explorer run the same? This thread is locked. You can follow the question or vote as helpful, but you cannot reply to this thread. I have the same question Report abuse. Details required :. Cancel Submit. John Rubdy.

Hi Christopher, Let me assist you with your concern. From which location are you trying to pin Internet Explorer? Were there any changes made on the computer prior to the issue? Follow these steps to create Internet Explorer icon on desktop. Right-click a blank space on your desktop, point to New , and then click Shortcut.

In the Create Shortcut Wizard, right-click the Type the location of the item box, and then click Paste to paste the command that you copied in step 1. Click Next. In the Type a name for this shortcut box, type Internet Explorer.

Click Finish. You can fix the problem by resetting the integrity level using following simple steps: 1. Thanks for your feedback. How satisfied are you with this reply? Thanks for your feedback, it helps us improve the site. Microsoft Edge. This site in other languages x.