Internet Explorer -- Enabling Add-ons?? Help?

Question

How do I enable Internet Explorer Add-Ons?
I deleted some unused files to add some space. My Internet explorer shortcut was removed from my desktop. I go to my start menu and my internet explorer said No Add-Ons. So I click on my IE and it said, "All Internet Explorer add-ons, such as ActiveX controls or toolbars, are turned off. Some webpages might not display correctly.
To continue to your home page, click the Home button.
To browse using add-ons, close Internet Explorer and then start it again."

How do I enable them?
It said that to enable Add-Ons, go to Tools, Manage Add-Ons. It's not letting me click on it. It is dim and not dark to click on.
thank you

Answer 1

switch to firefox

Answer 2

That icon is for the 'no add-ons' version of IE; you'll need to find the one you're use to (add-on enabled);

Start> My Computer> 'c' drive> Programs> Internet Explorer: inside the folder should be an icon "IE", copy that, close the widow, and 'paste' the icon where you normally would have it.

Answer 3

It would be nice if you tell us what are you trying to do and what kind of add-on you are trying to install. You can manage add-ons if you click on tools internet options then program tab and click on manage add-ons.