How to Enable 64-bit Processes for Enhanced Protected Mode in Internet Explorer 11 (IE11)

 

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Enhanced Protected Mode (EPM) adds additional security to Protected Mode and includes AppContainer and 64-bit tab processes. Like the Windows UI (Metro) Internet Explorer, AppContainer is now on by default on the desktop Internet Explorer. This prevents pages from reading or writing to the rest of the operating system. You can also use 64-bit tabs on the desktop IE (on 64-bit Windows). Running 64-bit tabs increases security on the desktop IE because 64-bit processes offer better protection against attacks that try to damage memory safety. 

 

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off  64-bit tab processes for Enhanced Protected Mode in Internet Explorer 11 for your account in  64-bit Windows 7,  64-bit Windows 8, and  64-bit Windows 8.1.

 OPTION ONE 

 

Turn On or Off 64-bit Processes for EPM in IE11 Internet Options

1. Do step 2 or 3 below for how you would like to open Internet Options.

2. Open the  Control Panel (icons view) in 64-bit Windows 8, click/tap on the  Internet Optionsicon, and go to  step 4 below.

3. Open  Internet Explorer (for desktop in Windows 8), click/tap on the  Tools   button, click/tap on Internet options, and go to  step 4 below. (see screenshot below)

4. Do  step 5 or 6 below for what you would like to do.

5. To Turn On 64-bit Processes for Enhanced Protected Mode in your IE11

A) In the  Advanced tab, check the  Enable 64-bit processes for Enhanced Protected Modebox under  Security, and go to  step 7 below. (see screenshot below step 7)
NOTE:  If you have not already, you will need to also have the Enable Enhanced Protected Mode box checked.

6. To Turn Off 64-bit Processes for Enhanced Protected Mode in your IE11

A) In the  Advanced tab, uncheck the  Enable  64-bit processes for  Enhanced Protected Modebox under  Security, and go to  step 7 below. (see screenshot below step 7)
NOTE:  If you have not already, you will need to also have the Enable Enhanced Protected Mode box checked.

7. Click/tap on  OK, and  restart the PC to apply.