How to Enable and Disable Protected Mode in Internet Explorer

1. Open Internet Explorer 8

2. Double click on the Protected Mode status bar.

OR

3. Click on Tools and Internet Options.

NOTE: In Internet Explorer 9, you will need to press the ALT key first before you see the Tools.

4. In the Security tab, select the zone that you want to turn protected mode on or off  in.

              

5. To Turn On Protected Mode: Check the Enable Protected Mode box, and click on Apply.

6. To Turn Off Protected Mode: Uncheck the Enable Protected Mode box, and click on Apply.

7. Repeats steps 4 to 6 if you want to turn protected mode on or off for any other zone.

8. When done, click on OK.

9. Close and reopen Internet Explorer to apply.