How to fix the recover webpage error in Internet Explorer

Some Internet Explorer users have posted on Microsoft’s support forum about a recover webpage error.

That’s a webpage crash that arises for some users when viewing pages in IE. When the issue arises, Internet Explorer provides a recover webpage option to restore the page that crashes.

However, clicking the recover webpage option doesn’t always restore the page. Instead, Internet Explorer displays a website is not responding error message. Therefore, IE users can’t view pages, or at least lose data, when the recover webpage error arises.

How can I easily fix the webpage recovery error in Internet Explorer?

1. Turn off Internet Explorer’s add-ons

1. Click the Tools button at the top right of Internet Explorer’s window.
2. Select Manage add-ons to open the window shown directly below.
3. Select Toolbars and Extensions on the Manage Add-ons window.
4. Select an add-on to turn off.
5. Press the Disable button to turn off the selected add-on.
6. Then disable all other third-party add-ons listed on the Toolbars and Extensions tab.
7. Click Close to exit Manage Add-ons.
8. Restart the Internet Explorer browser.

2. Check your proxy settings

1. First, open your Run accessory, which you can do by pressing the Windows and R keys at the same time.
2. Type thegoneapp.com in Run and press Enter to open the Internet Properties window.
3. Click the Internet Properties window’s Connections tab.
4. Press the LAN settings button to open the window in the screenshot directly below.
5. Uncheck the Use a proxy server for your LAN checkbox if it’s selected.
6. Select the Automatically detect settings checkbox.
7. Click the OK option to exit the Local Area Network (LAN) Settings window.

3. Open Internet Explorer with its safe mode

1. Press the Windows and X keys simultaneously to open a Win + X menu.
2. Click Run on the menu to open that accessory.
3. Next, type this Run command in the Open box: “C:Program FilesInternet Exploreriexplore.exe” -extoff
4. Press the OK button to open Internet Explorer in its safe mode, which disables add-ons.

4. Reset Internet Explorer

1. Close Internet Explorer if it’s open on your taskbar.
2. Press the Windows + S keyboard shortcut, which will open Windows 10’s Type here to search box.
3. Input the keyword internet options to search for.
4. Click Internet Options to open its window.
5. Select the Advanced tab that’s shown directly below.
6. Click the Reset option.
7. Then press the Reset button to restore Internet Explorer to default.
8. You’ll also need to restart Windows after resetting Internet Explorer for changes to take effect.

5. Select automatic IP address settings

1. Press the Type here to search button on your taskbar to open that utility.
2. Input network in the search box.
3. Click View network connections to open that Control Panel applet.
4. Right-click your net connection to select Properties.
5. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 on the Networking tab that opens.
6. Click Properties to open the window in the snapshot directly below.
7. Select the Obtain an IP address automatically radio button if it’s not already selected.
8. Select the OK option.

6. Reset your network adapter

1. First, press the Windows and X keys at the same time, which will open a menu that includes various shortcuts.
2. Click the Run shortcut.
3. Enter cmd in Run’s Open box.
4. To open an elevated Command Prompt, press the Ctrl + Shift + Enter keys at the same time.
5. Next, type in these four separate network reset commands in your Command Prompt pressing Enter after each one:netsh advfirewall reset netsh int ip reset netsh int ipv6 reset netsh winsock reset
6. Restart Windows after you’ve run all those commands.

Those are some of the more likely fixes for the recover webpage error.

Disabling third-party IE add-ins and resetting Internet Explorer is among the most widely confirmed resolutions.

So, give those resolutions a shot before trying the others.

FAQ:

1. Q: What is the “Webpage cannot be displayed” error in Internet Explorer?

A: When Internet Explorer is unable to load a webpage, it displays an error message that reads “This page cannot be displayed” or “Webpage cannot be displayed.”

2. Q: What causes the “Webpage cannot be displayed” error in Internet Explorer?

A: This error may occur due to various reasons, such as incorrect Internet settings, faulty network connections, browser extensions, outdated browsers, or malware infections.

3. Q: How can I fix the “Webpage cannot be displayed” error in Internet Explorer?

A: You can try several methods to fix this error, such as checking your Internet connection, disabling browser extensions, clearing browser cache and history, resetting Internet Explorer settings, or running a malware scan.

4. Q: Why does resetting Internet Explorer settings help fix the “Webpage cannot be displayed” error?

A: Resetting Internet Explorer settings removes all temporary files, cookies, browsing history, and other settings that may be causing the error. It resets the browser to its default state, which can resolve many issues, including the “Webpage cannot be displayed” error.