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Internet Explorer Cannot Display the Webpage: 7 Ways to Fix It
Checking Proxy and DNS settings is one of our recommendations
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Updated onJanuary 12, 2024
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After 25+ years of helping people use and experience the web, Internet Explorer (IE) was officially retired on June 15, 2022.
Even though most people are migrating to Windows 11 and 10, some still prefer Windows 7. In both cases, a portion of users have chosen their old friend, Internet Explorer, as the main browser.
One of the most common errors this group could get is that Internet Explorer cannot display the webpage when trying to visit a website. The following 6 methods can help them get rid of this error
Why would Internet Explorer display the message Cannot display the webpage?
The reason behind this error mostly doesn’t come from the website, but it is from a software issue isolated to the Internet Explorer or aconnectivity issuethat affects your whole system.
So before you go ahead with the solutions below, check your Internet connection, restart the Modem/Router, and ensure that there are no VPNs running on your system until the issue is fixed.
How do I fix Internet Explorer Cannot display the webpage?
1. Switch to a different browser
Although Internet Explorer is still a classic, and it’s still usable, it has lost support for some time, so no more updates or hotfixes. There are plenty of browsers out there that might beworth discovering and taking a look.
One important reason to have a modern browser is that it comes with plenty of features already integrated. Since we are talking about built-in features, we recommendOpera Onefor its wide variety of features.
Opera One is a Chromium-based browser that comes with an ad-blocker as well as a tracker blocker preinstalled, a free VPN that allows you to hide and change your IP address while online, and much more.
Nonetheless, it will also keep you connected with social media through Twitter, WhatsApp, and Messenger right in the sidebar.
Opera One
2. Clear cache and cookies in Internet Explorer
Although the above shortcuts will get you there as soon as possible, you can reach the history setting by theInternet Optionswindow.
3. Check Proxy and DNS settings
As invalid proxy settings can cause Internet Explorer to deviate from the right path, this method will assure you everything is OK because, by default, Internet Explorer automatically detects proxy settings.
However, if this setting has been changed, you may experience connection issues.
4. Check IP address settings
5. Reset Windows Socket with cmd
6. Kill unnecessary programs
7. Disable Internet Explorer add-ons
Some add-ons may be necessary for Internet Explorer to run correctly. So, don’t remove any add-ons that you’re not familiar with. Also, disabling add-ons helps with thessvagent.exe pop-ups on Internet Explorer.
How do you reset Internet Explorer?
Resetting Internet Explorer is one of the ways that can fix most issues with this browser.
To do so, open the Internet options window by clicking the Tools button in Internet Explorer. You can find the Reset button at the bottom of the Advanced Tab.
After that, click the Reset Button in the pop-up window, wait for the green ticks to appear, and click Close.
Using faster and moresecure browserssuch as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Edge is highly recommended instead of Internet Explorer.
However, if you want to continue using this retired browser, you can still access it with Internet Explorer mode in Microsoft Edge.
Keep in mind if none of the methods have resolved the issue for you, you can benefit from Restore Repair Tool, which can scan the repositories to restore your computer to an earlier point in time.
Let us know if you were able to fix the Internet Explorer cannot display the webpage issue in the comment section below.
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Farhad Pashaei
As a technophile, Farhad has spent the last decade getting hands-on experience with a variety of electronic devices, including smartphones, laptops, accessories, wearables, printers, and so on. When he isn’t writing, you can bet he’s devouring information on products making their market foray, demonstrating his unquenchable thirst for technology.
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