Troubleshooting Internet Explorer Crashing or Failing to Open on Elo Windows 10 Systems
Audience: Public / Elo Customers, IT Support & Integrators
Article Type: Troubleshooting & OS Application Recovery Guide
Users operating Elo Windows 10 All-in-One (AiO) Touchcomputers (such as Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC deployments) may occasionally encounter stability issues where Internet Explorer (IE) crashes immediately on launch, opens to a blank screen, or closes automatically after several seconds.
Common Symptoms
- Clicking the Internet Explorer shortcut causes the process to crash immediately or fail to launch.
- The browser window opens with a blank white screen and terminates without an error code after ~10 seconds.
Troubleshooting & Resolution Steps
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Reset Internet Explorer Settings:
Corrupted add-ons, cached temp files, or proxy misconfigurations can cause browser initialization crashes. Reset IE back to factory default settings:
How to Reset Internet Explorer Settings -
Run Elevated as Administrator:
Permission conflicts with Windows user account control (UAC) can prevent IE from accessing required system libraries. Right-click the Internet Explorer application icon and select Run as administrator: -
Install Latest Windows Quality & Security Updates:
Verify that all cumulative OS updates and servicing stack updates are installed via Windows Update:
Microsoft Support: Update Windows 10 -
Repair or Reinstall Internet Explorer Feature:
Disable and re-enable the Internet Explorer Windows Optional Feature under Control Panel > Programs and Features > Turn Windows features on or off:
Microsoft Learn: How to Repair or Reinstall Internet Explorer in Windows -
Deploy a Modern Web Browser via USB:
If Internet Explorer remains non-functional or your target web application requires modern HTML5/ES6 web standards, download an offline standalone installer for a modern enterprise browser on another computer, transfer it to a USB flash drive, and install it on the Elo device:
💡 Legacy Advisory: Because Microsoft has retired Internet Explorer for general web browsing, Elo strongly recommends using Microsoft Edge (in IE Mode if legacy ActiveX/compatibility is required) or Google Chrome for production POS and kiosk environments.
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