Windows 7 Return to Unchecked "Always close all tabs" in IE 8

[David737]

If multiple tabs are open when you exit Internet Explorer 8 in Windows 7, you will get a message box" Internet Explorer, Do you want to close all tabs or the current tab? Then two options followed by a unchecked box call 'Always close all tabs' " If you check that box once, how can you return to this option again to uncheck this box. I do not like it always closing all tabs. Is there a menu choise or an easy to find RegEdit Option to fix this problem? Thanks, David

 

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If you have inadvertently checked the box "Always close all tabs" in Internet Explorer 8 on Windows 7 and wish to revert this setting, you can follow these steps to disable this feature:

Method 1: Using Internet Explorer Settings​

1. Open Internet Explorer.
2. Go to the Tools menu (you can press Alt key if the menu bar isn't visible).
3. Select Internet Options.
4. In the General tab, under the Tabs section, click on Settings.
5. Uncheck the option that says "warn me when closing multiple tabs".

   Method 2: Registry Edit​

   If you prefer using the Registry Editor to modify this setting, you can follow these steps:
   • Press Windows Key + R to open the Run dialog.
   • Type in regedit and press Enter.
   • Navigate to the following registry key:

    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\TabbedBrowsing

   • Look for the DWORD value named WarnOnClose.
   • Set the value of WarnOnClose to 1 to enable the warning prompt or to 0 to disable it.

   Caution:​

   • Modifying the Windows registry can have unintended consequences if not done correctly. Ensure that you follow the instructions carefully.
   • Make sure to create a backup of your registry before making any changes to it.
   By following either of these methods, you should be able to revert the setting that automatically closes all tabs without warning. If you encounter any issues or need further assistance, feel free to ask!