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Resolved [Internet Explorer 8 no longer works]

Discussion in 'Internet Explorer & Microsoft Edge' started by lewislewis, 2009/12/29.

  1. 2009/12/29
    lewislewis

    lewislewis Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Hi,
    I am having problems with IE8. When trying to search it stays on a folder on my hard drive, it no longer goes to any site I click. I have to type or paste in the web address to get anywhere, also even after doing this, usually all I get is 'connecting' but it never does.
    On the other hand when I use Chrome no problems. It is fast and it works...trouble is I prefer IE8.
    These problems are also present on my wife's laptop IE8 never works but Chrome is fine.
    Can you tell me what is going on?
    Thanks,
    Lewis
     
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    lewislewis

    lewislewis Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Should I try IE7?

    Hi,
    I did not have these problems with IE7, is it possible to reinstall IE7 and dump IE8.
    Thanks,
    Lewis
     
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    Arie

    Arie Administrator Administrator Staff

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    No. Start IE8 with No add-ons. You can find that under Accessories > System Tools > Internet Explorer (No Add-ons).

    If that works, it is one of the Add-ons causing the problem.
     
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  5. 2009/12/29
    Evan Omo

    Evan Omo Computer Support Technician Staff

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    Hi Lewis. In addition to what Arie suggested if Starting IE8 with no add-ons does not resolve the problem then try this: Open IE8 and click Tools< Internet Options< Advanced Tab< Reset Button.
     
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    lewislewis

    lewislewis Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Thanks Arie and Evan,
    You seem to have solved my problem.
    Lewis
     
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  7. 2009/12/30
    Evan Omo

    Evan Omo Computer Support Technician Staff

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    Great. I am glad your issue is now resolved. :)
     
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