Debugger not working in IE 11 F12 developer tools

Question

My F12 debugger in IE 11 is not working, it is just showing an empty window. Only the Network tab seems to work.

We have been using Firefox until recently, environment changes have forced development to use IE.

I've tried it on multiple pages and none are working.

Answer 1

If you use Windows 7, apparently you need to install an update to get the dev tool to work, I found this out after looking around a bunch online:

For 32 bit system: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/confirmation.aspx?id=45134

For 64 bit system: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/confirmation.aspx?id=45154

This is what finally fixed it for me. If you use Windows 10, see @guest-helper's answer below.

Answer 2

[SOLVED] Because you all deserve it. :-)

*********The blank screen DEV TOOLS FIX**************

The Fix:

it is because of a 32-bit and 64-bit issue. You need to verify which version of windows you're running

Go here and verify (Control Panel\System and Security\System)

and then set IE to work with the version your running. If running 32-bit you will not encounter this blank screen.

it seems you have a 64-bit version of windows running, then you need to do the following:

Open IE, go to "setting" or the icon for settings

Find "Internet Options"

Find "Advanced"

Find "Security"

Check-mark the box for "Enable 64-bit processes for Enhanced Protection Mode*"

Then click "Apply"

Then click "Ok"

Then restart IE and enjoy your DEV TOOLS!

Peace out! :-)