In order to fix the issue, navigate to Start > Control Panel > Uninstall a program > Turn Windows features on or off, un-check the box next to Internet Explorer and click OK:
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Reboot your computer and enable again the browser using the Turn Windows features on or off tool. If the problem persists, use a utility from Software Informer database to uninstall all Internet Explorer add-ons and toolbars.