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IE11 stopped working

Discussion in 'Internet Explorer & Microsoft Edge' started by lvr181, 2014/06/02.

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    lvr181

    lvr181 Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Using Win 7 64bit o/s. I have IE11 installed on a desktop system and my laptop. IE11 is completely updated in both systems (as is the o/s).

    However, when bookmarking a website on my laptop I keep getting he error message "Internet Explorer has stopped working ". Then refreshes the web page. I cannot save bookmarks. This does not happen on my desk top system. :confused:

    I am "lost" - any help please?

    Thanks in advance.
     
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    Evan Omo

    Evan Omo Computer Support Technician Staff

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    Hi Ivr181. When attempting to add a favorite in IE11 does that error message happen every time?

    If it does then lets try starting IE with no add-ons and see if that helps. Click Start< in the Start search box type iexplore.exe -extoff and hit enter.
     

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    retiredlearner

    retiredlearner SuperGeek WindowsBBS Team Member

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    How is your network connection? Is your Laptop on wireless or cable. Neil.
     
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    lvr181

    lvr181 Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Thank you Evan but made no difference.
    Retired learner: Both wireless connections. And when I connect laptop by cable, same result.
     
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    Evan Omo

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    This happens when you Right click on page > Menu > Add to Favourites or does the Right click produce the message that IE has stopped working?
    I don't use IE but tried it on my W8.1 IE11 and it worked for me using the 1st Method. Neil.
     
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    lvr181

    lvr181 Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Evan: Tried "reset internet explorer" (as per MS website advice) problem remains. :(

    Retiredlearner: The "right click" method also give the message "internet explorer has stopped working" :eek:

    Help! :confused:
     
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    retiredlearner SuperGeek WindowsBBS Team Member

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    Hi Ivr181, You don't mention what Brand and Model your laptop is but I found this link and it might be worth looking at to see whether you have the same type laptop.

    IE11 on Windows 7 - Internet Explorer has stopped working

    The guy has an Acer laptop and obviously Graphic drivers were the problem. Neil.
     
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    lvr181

    lvr181 Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Thanks Neil, I'll follow up on that one.
    My laptop is an HP G62
     
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    Thanks for your efforts Neil, I will follow up on that one, ASAP
     

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