Discussion:
Enabling Add Ons (IE 7)
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Trecky
2007-03-15 02:31:13 UTC
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I get a message that Internet Explorer is currently running with add-ons
disabled.
If I click on Tools (Manage Add Ons) is in grey so I can't access it to
enable the add on feature.
Any ideas on what to do next.
Don Varnau
2007-03-15 10:29:59 UTC
Permalink
Hi,
IE7 questions should be posted to the
microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general newsgroup- but that's not terribly
easy to determine.

On the web:
http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/default.aspx?dg=microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general

In Outlook Express or another NNTP newsreader:
news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general

But, since you're here...
First check Internet Options> Advanced> Enable third-party browser
extensions. It should be checked. If that didn't fix things go to the next
step.

Next, run regedit and search for the DWORD value "NoExtensionManagement" If
you find it either:
1. Create a System Restore point
2. Export the entire registry
3. Export the key containing that DWORD value

Then delete the "NoExtensionManagement" DWORD value.
If you need more detailed instructions, let me know. Be very careful when
editing the registry.

If unsuccessful with that procedure, startup in Safe Mode with Networking.
315222 - A description of the Safe Mode Boot options in Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=315222
If the problem goes away, a program that didn't load in Safe Mode is causing
it.

Or, uninstall.reinstall IE7. Make sure that antivirus/antispyware programs
are disabled when installing IE7. See
http://www.ie-vista.com/known_issues.html#tips for other installation tips.

Hope this helps,
Don
[MS MVP- IE]
Post by Trecky
I get a message that Internet Explorer is currently running with add-ons
disabled.
If I click on Tools (Manage Add Ons) is in grey so I can't access it to
enable the add on feature.
Any ideas on what to do next.
Trecky
2007-03-15 11:12:08 UTC
Permalink
Hi Don

Do you have more detailed instructions on locating the DWORD
"NoExtensionManagement". Where would this be located. Once found how do I
Export the entire registry.
Sorry I don't usually play around with the Registry that much so it is all
new to me, but I can follow instructions as long as I know where to go.

Thanks for your help.
Post by Don Varnau
Hi,
IE7 questions should be posted to the
microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general newsgroup- but that's not terribly
easy to determine.
http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/default.aspx?dg=microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general
news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general
But, since you're here...
First check Internet Options> Advanced> Enable third-party browser
extensions. It should be checked. If that didn't fix things go to the next
step.
Next, run regedit and search for the DWORD value "NoExtensionManagement" If
1. Create a System Restore point
2. Export the entire registry
3. Export the key containing that DWORD value
Then delete the "NoExtensionManagement" DWORD value.
If you need more detailed instructions, let me know. Be very careful when
editing the registry.
If unsuccessful with that procedure, startup in Safe Mode with Networking.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=315222
If the problem goes away, a program that didn't load in Safe Mode is causing
it.
Or, uninstall.reinstall IE7. Make sure that antivirus/antispyware programs
are disabled when installing IE7. See
http://www.ie-vista.com/known_issues.html#tips for other installation tips.
Hope this helps,
Don
[MS MVP- IE]
Post by Trecky
I get a message that Internet Explorer is currently running with add-ons
disabled.
If I click on Tools (Manage Add Ons) is in grey so I can't access it to
enable the add on feature.
Any ideas on what to do next.
Don Varnau
2007-03-15 21:32:27 UTC
Permalink
Hi,
First... are you running XP Home, Pro or Media Center? Registry editing
later, of necessary.

Don
[MS MVP- IE]
Post by Trecky
Hi Don
Do you have more detailed instructions on locating the DWORD
"NoExtensionManagement". Where would this be located. Once found how do I
Export the entire registry.
Sorry I don't usually play around with the Registry that much so it is all
new to me, but I can follow instructions as long as I know where to go.
Thanks for your help.
Post by Don Varnau
Hi,
IE7 questions should be posted to the
microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general newsgroup- but that's not terribly
easy to determine.
http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/default.aspx?dg=microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general
Post by Trecky
Post by Don Varnau
news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general
But, since you're here...
First check Internet Options> Advanced> Enable third-party browser
extensions. It should be checked. If that didn't fix things go to the next
step.
Next, run regedit and search for the DWORD value "NoExtensionManagement" If
1. Create a System Restore point
2. Export the entire registry
3. Export the key containing that DWORD value
Then delete the "NoExtensionManagement" DWORD value.
If you need more detailed instructions, let me know. Be very careful when
editing the registry.
If unsuccessful with that procedure, startup in Safe Mode with Networking.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=315222
If the problem goes away, a program that didn't load in Safe Mode is causing
it.
Or, uninstall.reinstall IE7. Make sure that antivirus/antispyware programs
are disabled when installing IE7. See
http://www.ie-vista.com/known_issues.html#tips for other installation tips.
Post by Trecky
I get a message that Internet Explorer is currently running with add-ons
disabled.
If I click on Tools (Manage Add Ons) is in grey so I can't access it to
enable the add on feature.
Any ideas on what to do next.
Trecky
2007-03-15 21:30:08 UTC
Permalink
Hi

I am running XP PROF SP2
Post by Don Varnau
Hi,
First... are you running XP Home, Pro or Media Center? Registry editing
later, of necessary.
Don
[MS MVP- IE]
Post by Trecky
Hi Don
Do you have more detailed instructions on locating the DWORD
"NoExtensionManagement". Where would this be located. Once found how do I
Export the entire registry.
Sorry I don't usually play around with the Registry that much so it is all
new to me, but I can follow instructions as long as I know where to go.
Thanks for your help.
Post by Don Varnau
Hi,
IE7 questions should be posted to the
microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general newsgroup- but that's not
terribly
Post by Trecky
Post by Don Varnau
easy to determine.
http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/default.aspx?dg=microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general
Post by Trecky
Post by Don Varnau
news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general
But, since you're here...
First check Internet Options> Advanced> Enable third-party browser
extensions. It should be checked. If that didn't fix things go to the
next
Post by Trecky
Post by Don Varnau
step.
Next, run regedit and search for the DWORD value "NoExtensionManagement"
If
Post by Trecky
Post by Don Varnau
1. Create a System Restore point
2. Export the entire registry
3. Export the key containing that DWORD value
Then delete the "NoExtensionManagement" DWORD value.
If you need more detailed instructions, let me know. Be very careful
when
Post by Trecky
Post by Don Varnau
editing the registry.
If unsuccessful with that procedure, startup in Safe Mode with
Networking.
Post by Trecky
Post by Don Varnau
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=315222
If the problem goes away, a program that didn't load in Safe Mode is
causing
Post by Trecky
Post by Don Varnau
it.
Or, uninstall.reinstall IE7. Make sure that antivirus/antispyware
programs
Post by Trecky
Post by Don Varnau
are disabled when installing IE7. See
http://www.ie-vista.com/known_issues.html#tips for other installation
tips.
Post by Trecky
Post by Don Varnau
Post by Trecky
I get a message that Internet Explorer is currently running with
add-ons
Post by Trecky
Post by Don Varnau
Post by Trecky
disabled.
If I click on Tools (Manage Add Ons) is in grey so I can't access it
to
Post by Trecky
Post by Don Varnau
Post by Trecky
enable the add on feature.
Any ideas on what to do next.
Don Varnau
2007-03-17 00:44:17 UTC
Permalink
Hi,
With XP Pro, you can check this setting by running (from Start> Run)
gpedit.msc
In the left pane, drill down through Computer Configuration> Administrative
Templates> Windows Components> Internet Explorer. Select Internet Explorer,
move to the right pane. Scroll down to "Do not allow users to enable or
disable add-ons." Double-click that option and select "Not configured."

Then drill down through User Configuration> Administrative Templates> etc
and check the same setting.

If both are set to "Not configured" I would move on to the Safe Mode or
uninstall/reinstall IE7 procedures.

Should you wish to search the registry for that key...
1. Start> Run> (type in) regedit, hit Enter.
2. Select "My Computer"in the regedit window, then go to File> Export. Save
the file to a convenient location.
3. Go to Edit> Find and enter NoExtensionManagement in the Find field. Click
on "Find next" and wait. Registry searches can take a while.

Don
[MS MVP- IE]
Post by Trecky
Hi
I am running XP PROF SP2
Post by Don Varnau
Hi,
First... are you running XP Home, Pro or Media Center? Registry editing
later, of necessary.
Post by Trecky
Hi Don
Do you have more detailed instructions on locating the DWORD
"NoExtensionManagement". Where would this be located. Once found how do I
Export the entire registry.
Sorry I don't usually play around with the Registry that much so it is all
new to me, but I can follow instructions as long as I know where to go.
Thanks for your help.
Post by Don Varnau
Hi,
IE7 questions should be posted to the
microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general newsgroup- but that's not
terribly
Post by Trecky
Post by Don Varnau
easy to determine.
http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/default.aspx?dg=microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general
news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general
Post by Trecky
Post by Don Varnau
Post by Trecky
Post by Don Varnau
But, since you're here...
First check Internet Options> Advanced> Enable third-party browser
extensions. It should be checked. If that didn't fix things go to the
next
Post by Trecky
Post by Don Varnau
step.
Next, run regedit and search for the DWORD value
"NoExtensionManagement"
Post by Trecky
Post by Don Varnau
If
Post by Trecky
Post by Don Varnau
1. Create a System Restore point
2. Export the entire registry
3. Export the key containing that DWORD value
Then delete the "NoExtensionManagement" DWORD value.
If you need more detailed instructions, let me know. Be very careful
when
Post by Trecky
Post by Don Varnau
editing the registry.
If unsuccessful with that procedure, startup in Safe Mode with
Networking.
Post by Trecky
Post by Don Varnau
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=315222
If the problem goes away, a program that didn't load in Safe Mode is
causing
Post by Trecky
Post by Don Varnau
it.
Or, uninstall.reinstall IE7. Make sure that antivirus/antispyware
programs
Post by Trecky
Post by Don Varnau
are disabled when installing IE7. See
http://www.ie-vista.com/known_issues.html#tips for other
installation
Post by Trecky
Post by Don Varnau
tips.
Post by Trecky
Post by Don Varnau
Post by Trecky
I get a message that Internet Explorer is currently running with
add-ons
Post by Trecky
Post by Don Varnau
Post by Trecky
disabled.
If I click on Tools (Manage Add Ons) is in grey so I can't access it
to
Post by Trecky
Post by Don Varnau
Post by Trecky
enable the add on feature.
Any ideas on what to do next.
Trecky
2007-03-17 05:56:00 UTC
Permalink
Hi Don
Thanks heaps for your help, much appreciated.
I checked gpedit.msc yesterday and all is checked as not configured so that
part seems ok.
Looks like the next option is to start in safe mode.

Just a question if I export the registry can I save under my documents. Just
a bit tentative when it comes to the registry.

Thanks Trecky
Post by Don Varnau
Hi,
First... are you running XP Home, Pro or Media Center? Registry editing
later, of necessary.
Don
[MS MVP- IE]
Post by Trecky
Hi Don
Do you have more detailed instructions on locating the DWORD
"NoExtensionManagement". Where would this be located. Once found how do I
Export the entire registry.
Sorry I don't usually play around with the Registry that much so it is all
new to me, but I can follow instructions as long as I know where to go.
Thanks for your help.
Post by Don Varnau
Hi,
IE7 questions should be posted to the
microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general newsgroup- but that's not
terribly
Post by Trecky
Post by Don Varnau
easy to determine.
http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/default.aspx?dg=microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general
Post by Trecky
Post by Don Varnau
news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general
But, since you're here...
First check Internet Options> Advanced> Enable third-party browser
extensions. It should be checked. If that didn't fix things go to the
next
Post by Trecky
Post by Don Varnau
step.
Next, run regedit and search for the DWORD value "NoExtensionManagement"
If
Post by Trecky
Post by Don Varnau
1. Create a System Restore point
2. Export the entire registry
3. Export the key containing that DWORD value
Then delete the "NoExtensionManagement" DWORD value.
If you need more detailed instructions, let me know. Be very careful
when
Post by Trecky
Post by Don Varnau
editing the registry.
If unsuccessful with that procedure, startup in Safe Mode with
Networking.
Post by Trecky
Post by Don Varnau
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=315222
If the problem goes away, a program that didn't load in Safe Mode is
causing
Post by Trecky
Post by Don Varnau
it.
Or, uninstall.reinstall IE7. Make sure that antivirus/antispyware
programs
Post by Trecky
Post by Don Varnau
are disabled when installing IE7. See
http://www.ie-vista.com/known_issues.html#tips for other installation
tips.
Post by Trecky
Post by Don Varnau
Post by Trecky
I get a message that Internet Explorer is currently running with
add-ons
Post by Trecky
Post by Don Varnau
Post by Trecky
disabled.
If I click on Tools (Manage Add Ons) is in grey so I can't access it
to
Post by Trecky
Post by Don Varnau
Post by Trecky
enable the add on feature.
Any ideas on what to do next.
Don Varnau
2007-03-17 13:08:44 UTC
Permalink
Hi,
Caution is good. The exported registry can be stored in any convenient
location. Creating a System Restore point will also create a backup.

Start>Programs> Accessories> System tools> System restore.

Don
[MS MVP- IE]
Post by Trecky
Hi Don
Thanks heaps for your help, much appreciated.
I checked gpedit.msc yesterday and all is checked as not configured so that
part seems ok.
Looks like the next option is to start in safe mode.
Just a question if I export the registry can I save under my documents. Just
a bit tentative when it comes to the registry.
Thanks Trecky
Post by Don Varnau
Hi,
First... are you running XP Home, Pro or Media Center? Registry editing
later, of necessary.
Post by Trecky
Hi Don
Do you have more detailed instructions on locating the DWORD
"NoExtensionManagement". Where would this be located. Once found how do I
Export the entire registry.
Sorry I don't usually play around with the Registry that much so it is all
new to me, but I can follow instructions as long as I know where to go.
Thanks for your help.
Post by Don Varnau
Hi,
IE7 questions should be posted to the
microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general newsgroup- but that's not
terribly easy to determine.
http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/default.aspx?dg=microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general
news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general
Post by Trecky
Post by Don Varnau
Post by Trecky
Post by Don Varnau
But, since you're here...
First check Internet Options> Advanced> Enable third-party browser
extensions. It should be checked. If that didn't fix things go to the
next step.
Post by Trecky
Post by Don Varnau
Next, run regedit and search for the DWORD value
"NoExtensionManagement"
Post by Trecky
Post by Don Varnau
Post by Trecky
Post by Don Varnau
1. Create a System Restore point
2. Export the entire registry
3. Export the key containing that DWORD value
Then delete the "NoExtensionManagement" DWORD value.
If you need more detailed instructions, let me know. Be very careful
when
Post by Trecky
Post by Don Varnau
editing the registry.
If unsuccessful with that procedure, startup in Safe Mode with
Networking.
Post by Trecky
Post by Don Varnau
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=315222
If the problem goes away, a program that didn't load in Safe Mode is
causing it.
Post by Trecky
Post by Don Varnau
Or, uninstall.reinstall IE7. Make sure that antivirus/antispyware
programs
Post by Trecky
Post by Don Varnau
are disabled when installing IE7. See
http://www.ie-vista.com/known_issues.html#tips for other
installation
Post by Trecky
Post by Don Varnau
tips.
Post by Trecky
Post by Don Varnau
Post by Trecky
I get a message that Internet Explorer is currently running with
add-ons
Post by Trecky
Post by Don Varnau
Post by Trecky
disabled.
If I click on Tools (Manage Add Ons) is in grey so I can't access it
to
Post by Trecky
Post by Don Varnau
Post by Trecky
enable the add on feature.
Any ideas on what to do next.
PA Bear, MS MVP
2007-03-15 17:34:57 UTC
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Windows version?
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE, Security, Shell/User)
AH-VSOP
Post by Trecky
I get a message that Internet Explorer is currently running with add-ons
disabled.
If I click on Tools (Manage Add Ons) is in grey so I can't access it to
enable the add on feature.
Any ideas on what to do next.
Timor
2007-11-13 17:16:56 UTC
Permalink
I am facing the same problem. Can any body help, please?

url:http://www.ureader.com/msg/137513808.aspx
Antioch
2007-11-14 12:24:45 UTC
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Post by Timor
I am facing the same problem. Can any body help, please?
url:http://www.ureader.com/msg/137513808.aspx
IE7 group

news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general
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James Reynolds
2007-11-23 01:12:41 UTC
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Hello

Here is a way around the problem.

Go to the START menu and click on the SEARCH tab.

Now type in INTERNET EXPLORER.

This will open an Internet Exporer that has it's Add-ons working.

It will also post an INTERNET EXPLORER 'e' icon in the START menu, that you
can use to open Internet Explorers with the Add-ons working normally.

You might have to remove unwanted START icons that are above this new 'e'
icon in the list.

You will find that you can access the Manage Add-ons now, if you need to.

You can delete the Internet Exporer Add-ons Not Working icon now.

James

url:http://www.ureader.com/msg/137513808.aspx
Mary Baker
2008-05-04 16:37:24 UTC
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I am having the same problem except I cannot open IE unless I go to START -
ALL PROGRAMS - ACCESSORIES - SYSTEM TOOLS - INTERNET EXPLORER (NO ADDONS)
Then it brings up IE with all addons disabled.
If I try to open IE without doing this, it starts to open then closes
immediately.
How can I fix this???

url:http://www.ureader.com/msg/137513808.aspx
PA Bear [MS MVP]
2008-05-04 17:50:40 UTC
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Please read previous replies to this thread before posting a reply.

PS: Setting up Outlook Express to access Microsoft newsgroups
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/outlookexpressnewreader.htm
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I am having the same problem except I cannot open IE unless I go to
START -
ALL PROGRAMS - ACCESSORIES - SYSTEM TOOLS - INTERNET EXPLORER (NO ADDONS)
Then it brings up IE with all addons disabled.
If I try to open IE without doing this, it starts to open then closes
immediately.
How can I fix this???
url:http://www.ureader.com/msg/137513808.aspx
Don Varnau
2008-05-05 10:11:35 UTC
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Hi,
Original thread:
http://groups.google.com/group/microsoft.public.windows.inetexplorer.ie6.browser/browse_thread/thread/be7934e70b36ca4a/69c7c55e67ae8e2b#69c7c55e67ae8e2b
(March, November, May 2007)

Open Control Panel from Start> Settings> Control Panel. Open Internet
Options> Programs> Manage add-ons. Disable all add-ons. Open Internet
Explorer. Re-enable add-ons one at a time until the problem returns. The
last add-on to be enabled is the troublesome one.

Hope this helps,
Don
[MS MVP- IE]
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microsoft.public.windows.inetexplorer.ie6.browser:398978
I am having the same problem except I cannot open IE unless I go to
START -
ALL PROGRAMS - ACCESSORIES - SYSTEM TOOLS - INTERNET EXPLORER (NO ADDONS)
Then it brings up IE with all addons disabled.
If I try to open IE without doing this, it starts to open then closes
immediately.
How can I fix this???
url:http://www.ureader.com/msg/137513808.aspx
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