Is there a way to directly open IE in In-Private mode?
Now I have to open IE & then go to Tools>In-Private browsing..
Thanks,
Grr
Is there a way to directly open IE in In-Private mode?
Now I have to open IE & then go to Tools>In-Private browsing..
Thanks,
Grr
1. Create a shortcut to IE
2. Right click on it and select Properties
3. Add -private at the end of the target box and click Ok
"C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe" -private
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Last edited by Ashwin; 03-12-11 at 01:38 PM.
Hi Grr,
Here is a simple way that you can directly open IE in Private browsing mode.
You can create a special Private Browsing shortcut that you can place on your desktop so when you click on the Internet Explorer shortcut icon, it will start your session with In-Private browsing.
To do this, follow these steps:
1) Right-click on the Desktop, click New, Shortcut
2) In the box type "%ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer\iexplore" -private Alternatively you can type "C\Program Files (x86)\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe" -private
3) Name the shortcut Internet Explorer (Private) or whatever you want to and click Finish. Hope that helps
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Update: Looks like Ashwin beat me to the punch on the reply, we must have been posting at the same time. Sorry about that Ashwin.
Last edited by Jeremy; 03-12-11 at 01:22 PM. Reason: Updated that Ashwin posted solution first
Thanks Ash & Jeremy.
I see 2 IEs, 1 IE, 2 IE-64
I'm not sure what opens by default.
So any changes to ur suggestions above?
btw- OS is 64-bit
When I use this string "%ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer\iexplore" -private to create the shortcut it opens IE-64-bit.
I believe if you use the other one (x86) it will be the 32-bit version. When you click on the shortcut you make with this method you can check which version of IE it opens by going to Tools->About Internet Explorer
Update:
Yes I just tested it. If you use the string "%ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer\iexplore" -private to create the shortcut it opens IE-64-bit.
If you use the string "C\Program Files (x86)\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe" -private to create the shortcut it is the 32-bit version. You can verify by opening the shortcut and in IE click on Tools->About Internet Explorer.
Last edited by Jeremy; 04-12-11 at 01:31 AM.
yes, the default is 32-bit.
now 2 questions:
1. why does it still opens a 32-bit on a 64-bit OS?
2. what should i use, 32 or 64-bit?
Thanks, Grr
IE 32-bit is more compatible with more websites and the 32- bit version can use flash (although there is a beta version of Adobe flash 64-bit). There are other factors such as add-ons and extensions that only work for 32-bit or 64-bit respectively. Some technologies are yet to work with the 64-bit version of IE. Microsoft recommends using the 32-bit version.
You can read more about the differences between the two from Microsoft here: