Solved Unknown IE11 opening when clicking on links

dannicc

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I am hoping someone can help me, please.
I am usingWindows 8.1 X 64 with Internet Explorer 11 on a desktop. When a link on a saved web page in my documents has been click, Internet explorer opens up but it is totally different to my usual IE. The opened one has a black background and there are a number of tabs open. The tab toolbar is at the bottom of my page. This also happens when installed software opens a page on the net. The only way to close this internet explorer is by dragging down from the top as there are no toolbars and no cross on the left top. I am not sure but I think this happened after I installed Ashampoo software. I have since uninstalled it but this still happens. I have had Ashampoo software before and never had this happen, so it could be a coincidence. I am finding this very hard to explain, so I do hope that it can be understood. My regular Internet Explorer is fine.

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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Browser
    Internet Explorer 11
sounds like its opening the metro ie11 app .go to control panel and open default programs ,set my defaults ,and click on Internet explorer and set it default browser
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    win8.1.1 enterprise
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Hinze57
    CPU
    AMD FX 6100 6core 3.30gHz
    Motherboard
    gigibyte ga-78lmy-s2p
    Memory
    4gig ddr3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radon hd5000 Series
    Sound Card
    onboard realtek hd
    Monitor(s) Displays
    19" viewsonic/ 22"Samsung
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    128gig ssd Kingston
    80gig WD 10000 rpm spinner
    Case
    micro
    Keyboard
    microsoft curve 200
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless M215
    Internet Speed
    high speed 20
    Browser
    ie 11
    Antivirus
    windows defender
    Other Info
    updated enterprise apr 2/14
Hi Caperjack - Thank you for your response. IE 11 is set as my default browser and opens when I click on its icon on the desktop. You are right, the other ie11 is the metro app.. I went onto the metro or start page and click on the ie icon there and the black one opened up. Now what I need to know is how do I get rid or disable it.

Cheers
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Browser
    Internet Explorer 11
I have found a solution for my problem. The reason the Metro IE was opening when links were click was that I had it unknowingly set that way in the internet options. I didn't realize there were two IE in windows 8.1 until Caperjack pointed it out. I have now fix it. I have attached an image of what needed to be done just in case someone new to windows 8.1 has the same problem. The fix was actually part of a tutorial on EightForums.com published by Brink. Thank you all for your responses and Brink for the tutorial.

browser 2.JPG

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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Browser
    Internet Explorer 11
great to see you fixed it ,good job , and thanks for posting back the fix,i just set mine to do the same just in case
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    win8.1.1 enterprise
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Hinze57
    CPU
    AMD FX 6100 6core 3.30gHz
    Motherboard
    gigibyte ga-78lmy-s2p
    Memory
    4gig ddr3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radon hd5000 Series
    Sound Card
    onboard realtek hd
    Monitor(s) Displays
    19" viewsonic/ 22"Samsung
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    128gig ssd Kingston
    80gig WD 10000 rpm spinner
    Case
    micro
    Keyboard
    microsoft curve 200
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless M215
    Internet Speed
    high speed 20
    Browser
    ie 11
    Antivirus
    windows defender
    Other Info
    updated enterprise apr 2/14
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