Plugins for my computer do i need them? - Microsoft Community

how can know plugins need or if installed on computer

for internet explorer, can view , change settings of plug-ins clicking tools, internet options, programs tab, , selecting manage add-ons.

here's how... open internet explorer , @ top left of page... should see, file edit view favourites tools , help.

click 'tools'.

look down list of tools... @ last choice, it's internet options, select it.

now then, in list of internet options, you'll see bunch of tabs saying 'general', 'security', 'privacy', 'content', 'connections', , 1 of them called 'programs'.  click programs one.

in window, you'll see box 'manage add-ons'. click it.

you're in place can view programs able run within internet explorer.  can set whether wish allow or deny if can run.

first of all, it's worth pointing out that, right now, may not on show, need check that.  on left of page, , say, add-on types, , below it, list of type of add-on... below list, there option says 'show'... click on that, , make choice of ones want show in window.

this manage add-ons window handy place check every often, , run updates programs have.  that's way anyway.

Internet Explorer / Internet Explorer 11 / Windows 10