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IE8 unable to open links

Discussion in 'Internet Explorer & Microsoft Edge' started by raytraci, 2009/06/24.

  1. 2009/06/24
    raytraci

    raytraci Inactive Thread Starter

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    Hello any help would be great I am using IE8 Vista 64 unable to open links and seem to be having trouble with opening tabs I tried without success disabling add ons this problem is about a month old not a happy camper thanks for your time.

    Ray:confused:


    PS. Unable to open links and tabs is not all the time
     
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    PeteC

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    Simplest approach might be to install IE8 - you can always roll back to 7 if necessary.
     
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    raytraci

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    IE7 unable to open links

    IM an idiot I'm using IE8.Sorry
    Ray
     
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    No problem - I've edited the thread title.

    Let me rephrase my suggestion :) ....

    Uninstall 8 to roll back to 7 - does the problem remain?
     
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    IE7 unable to open links

    about internet explorer says I have IE 8 but whe I go into control panel-programs and features it is not listed so I'm not sure how to roll back to IE 7 any ideas.

    Ray
     
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  7. 2009/06/26
    PeteC

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    It is listed as Windows Internet Explorer 8, not Intenet Explorer - this catches a few folk out :)
     
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    Hello PeteC it sounds a bit odd but Windows Internet Explorer 8 is not listed but as I said when I go to about internet explorer it says IE 8.

    Ray
     
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    If you want to roll back to IE 7, you should follow this guide to uninstalling IE 8 on the Internet Explorer Solution Center site - http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/448b12c8-83f3-47c1-aa26-5d4a8e6422461033.mspx

    By uninstalling IE 8 the browser will automatically roll back to IE 7. You can try reinstalling IE 8 then if you wish to see if the problem persists. IE 8 has some nifty features that are worth trying out if you can get it working - http://www.microsoft.com/windows/internet-explorer/features/faster.aspx

    If you do decide to download and install IE 8 again, I would suggest downloading it from http://www.browserforthebetter.com?ocid=ie8_sm_a (8 meals will be donated to Feeding America if you do!)

    I hope this helps,

    - Jake

    MSFT Internet Explorer Outreach Team
     
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    raytraci

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    Hello again found it reverted ie7 appearers to be working will give it some time and thanks for your time PeteC

    Ray
     
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    PeteC

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    Ray - glad to hear of your success :)

    Jake - thanks for the input - obvious that I am not running Vista :) .....
    That's a great gesture by MS!
     
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