Normally, your browser stores information like search history, cookies, passwords and temporary files to help improve your browsing experience. Internet Explorer is designed like that. Your standard browser will also allows for toolbar and extensions to be installed which enhances your browser’s capabilities.
With InPrivate mode, Internet Explorer disables all these features and prevents storing your online data. This increases security in that no data will be collected, stored, or traced back to you. Things like your password, search history, and temporary Internet files are deleted when you close your browser.
This brief tutorial is going to show you how to start InPrivate mode with Internet Explorer. It also shows you how always start Internet Explorer InPrivate mode.
To start with InPrivate mode with Internet Explorer, right-click Internet Explorer from the lower taskbar and select ‘Start InPrivate Browsing’ as shown below. I am currently using Windows 7 with Internet Explorer 10 installed.
If you want to always start Internet Explorer InPrivate browsing mode, click on Start –> All Programs –> then right-click Internet Explorer and select ‘Properties’
Next, add the command –private to the end the line shown below. It should be:
"C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe" -private
Save and close out. When you’re finish, unpin or remove the Internet Explorer icon on the lower taskbar. Finally, go to Internet Explorer in All programs and right-click, the select Pin to Taskbar.
Enjoy!
Every time IE is launched, it will open InPrivate browsing mode. You may have to do the same for IE on your desktop. Remove the current one, then go back to IE and resend to the desktop.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to start InPrivate browsing mode with Internet Explorer 10?
To start InPrivate browsing mode with Internet Explorer 10, right-click on Internet Explorer from the lower taskbar and select 'Start InPrivate Browsing'.
What data does InPrivate mode prevent from being stored in Internet Explorer?
InPrivate mode in Internet Explorer prevents the storage of data such as passwords, search history, and temporary Internet files. When you close your browser, these data are deleted.
How does InPrivate mode in Internet Explorer enhance security?
InPrivate mode in Internet Explorer enhances security by disabling features that collect, store, or trace back online data. This ensures that no data is collected, stored, or linked to the user.
How can you always start Internet Explorer in InPrivate browsing mode?
To always start Internet Explorer in InPrivate browsing mode, click on Start, go to All Programs, right-click on Internet Explorer, select 'Properties', and add the command '-private' to the end of the line. Save the changes and launch Internet Explorer to always open in InPrivate mode.
What happens to search history and cookies in InPrivate mode of Internet Explorer?
InPrivate mode of Internet Explorer deletes search history, cookies, and temporary Internet files when you close the browser. This ensures that no browsing data is stored.
How do you pin Internet Explorer to the taskbar in InPrivate mode by default?
To pin Internet Explorer to the taskbar in InPrivate mode by default, unpin or remove the current icon from the taskbar, then go to All Programs, right-click on Internet Explorer, and select 'Pin to Taskbar'. Every time you launch IE, it will open in InPrivate mode.
What operating systems support InPrivate browsing mode in Internet Explorer?
InPrivate browsing mode is supported in Internet Explorer on operating systems like Windows 7 with Internet Explorer 10 installed. Users can follow specific steps to start browsing in InPrivate mode.
How does InPrivate browsing mode differ from standard browsing in Internet Explorer?
InPrivate browsing mode in Internet Explorer differs from standard browsing by disabling features like storing search history, cookies, passwords, and temporary files. This mode ensures increased privacy and security during browsing sessions.
