Thoughts on IE8

[Navyguy]

I recently installed a new HD and IE8 and while similar, one feature I
find annoying is that when I want to save a link to my favorites I
have to repeatedly open the folders whereas in IE7 the folder would
remain open until I choose another or closed it. Is there a way to
keep the folders open so that I won't have to repeatedly open them?

Also, before I replaced the HD Windows Media Player was my default
movie player but now for some reason Quicktime opens up. Does anyone
know how do I disable QT and allow Windows Media Player to be the
default?


Thanks,

Robert

[Tim Meddick]

Don't know about IE8 as I am happy with IE6...

To make WMP the default media player start the item "Set Program Access
and Defaults" on your 'Start Menu' (or, if you cannot find this item,
type ('copy and paste') the following command into the "Run" box :)

control.exe appwiz.cpl,,3

Then, make sure the top item "Microsoft Windows" has the radio button
marked 'on' and press [ok] to set and exit this control.

WMP will be automatically be made default.

If you are using other 3rd-part apps for some of the listed functions -
then choose the bottom item "Custom" and then go to the "Media Player"
item and place the 'on' radio button into the "Windows Media Player"
item and press [ok] to set and exit the control.

Either way, this will make WMP back to the default media player.

(Alternatively - uninstall QT as it's rubbish - IMO)

==

Cheers, Tim Meddick, Peckham, London. :-)




"Navyguy" > wrote in message
...
>I recently installed a new HD and IE8 and while similar, one feature I
> find annoying is that when I want to save a link to my favorites I
> have to repeatedly open the folders whereas in IE7 the folder would
> remain open until I choose another or closed it. Is there a way to
> keep the folders open so that I won't have to repeatedly open them?
>
> Also, before I replaced the HD Windows Media Player was my default
> movie player but now for some reason Quicktime opens up. Does anyone
> know how do I disable QT and allow Windows Media Player to be the
> default?
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Robert
>

[db]

isn't there a icon
on the top right hand
side of the favorites
column on yours?

when you enable
it, the folders window
locks open.

--

db·´¯`·...¸><)))º>
DatabaseBen, Retired Professional
- Systems Analyst
- Database Developer
- Accountancy
- Veteran of the Armed Forces
- Microsoft Partner
- @hotmail.com
~~~~~~~~~~"share the nirvana" - dbZen

>
>

"Navyguy" > wrote in message ...
> I recently installed a new HD and IE8 and while similar, one feature I
> find annoying is that when I want to save a link to my favorites I
> have to repeatedly open the folders whereas in IE7 the folder would
> remain open until I choose another or closed it. Is there a way to
> keep the folders open so that I won't have to repeatedly open them?
>
> Also, before I replaced the HD Windows Media Player was my default
> movie player but now for some reason Quicktime opens up. Does anyone
> know how do I disable QT and allow Windows Media Player to be the
> default?
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Robert
>

[Unknown]

Why is it you don't merely click on 'favorites' on the upper bar then 'add
to favorites'??
"Navyguy" > wrote in message
...
>I recently installed a new HD and IE8 and while similar, one feature I
> find annoying is that when I want to save a link to my favorites I
> have to repeatedly open the folders whereas in IE7 the folder would
> remain open until I choose another or closed it. Is there a way to
> keep the folders open so that I won't have to repeatedly open them?
>
> Also, before I replaced the HD Windows Media Player was my default
> movie player but now for some reason Quicktime opens up. Does anyone
> know how do I disable QT and allow Windows Media Player to be the
> default?
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Robert
>

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

A1. No, WYSIWYG.

Those with IE7- and/or IE8-specific questions or comments can post to and
seek support in IE General newsgroup:
microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general

On the web:
http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/default.aspx?dg=microsoft.public.internetexplorer. general

In your newsreader:
news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general

A2. WMP Tools | Options | File Types | (press) Select All or select as
desired & OK your way out.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002


Navyguy wrote:
> I recently installed a new HD and IE8 and while similar, one feature I
> find annoying is that when I want to save a link to my favorites I
> have to repeatedly open the folders whereas in IE7 the folder would
> remain open until I choose another or closed it. Is there a way to
> keep the folders open so that I won't have to repeatedly open them?
>
> Also, before I replaced the HD Windows Media Player was my default
> movie player but now for some reason Quicktime opens up. Does anyone
> know how do I disable QT and allow Windows Media Player to be the
> default?
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Robert

[Navyguy]

On Jul 24, 1:47*pm, "Unknown" > wrote:
> Why is it you don't merely click on 'favorites' on the upper bar then 'add
> to favorites'??"Navyguy" > wrote in message
>
> ...
>


Thats exactly what I have been doing, but I have folders in my
favorites that I have to click open.

Robert

[Navyguy]

On Jul 24, 1:30*pm, "db" <databaseben at hotmail dot com> wrote:
> isn't there a icon
> on the top right hand
> side of the favorites
> column on yours?
>
> when you enable
> it, the folders window
> locks open.
>
> --
>
> db·´¯`·...¸><)))º>
> DatabaseBen, Retired Professional
> *- Systems Analyst
> *- Database Developer
> *- Accountancy
> *- Veteran of the Armed Forces
> *- Microsoft Partner
> -
> ~~~~~~~~~~"share the nirvana" - dbZen
>
>
>
>
>
> "Navyguy" > wrote in ...
> > I recently installed a new HD and IE8 and while similar, one feature I
> > find annoying is that when I want to save a link to my favorites I
> > have to repeatedly open the folders whereas in IE7 the folder would
> > remain open until I choose another or closed it. Is there a way to
> > keep the folders open so that I won't have to repeatedly open them?
>
> > Also, before I replaced the HD Windows Media Player was my default
> > movie player but now for some reason Quicktime opens up. Does anyone
> > know how do I disable QT and allow Windows Media Player to be the
> > default?
>
> > Thanks,
>
> > Robert- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -


Hi Ben,
Are you talking about the pin icon? If so, it does hold the folder
open but not when your adding to it. I really don't like the layout of
IE8 and wish they would have left well enough alone. It seems you have
to do more clicking etc just to get around.


Robert

[Lil' Dave]

I use the favorites selection from the uppermost bar in IE, all flavors.
See no apparent difference.

--
Dave
"Navyguy" > wrote in message
...
>I recently installed a new HD and IE8 and while similar, one feature I
> find annoying is that when I want to save a link to my favorites I
> have to repeatedly open the folders whereas in IE7 the folder would
> remain open until I choose another or closed it. Is there a way to
> keep the folders open so that I won't have to repeatedly open them?
>
> Also, before I replaced the HD Windows Media Player was my default
> movie player but now for some reason Quicktime opens up. Does anyone
> know how do I disable QT and allow Windows Media Player to be the
> default?
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Robert
>

[Navyguy]

On Jul 24, 10:01*pm, "Lil' Dave" > wrote:
> I use the favorites selection from the uppermost bar in IE, all flavors.
> See no apparent difference.
>
> --
> Dave"Navyguy" > wrote in message
>
> ...
>
>
>
> >I recently installed a new HD and IE8 and while similar, one feature I
> > find annoying is that when I want to save a link to my favorites I
> > have to repeatedly open the folders whereas in IE7 the folder would
> > remain open until I choose another or closed it. Is there a way to
> > keep the folders open so that I won't have to repeatedly open them?
>
> > Also, before I replaced the HD Windows Media Player was my default
> > movie player but now for some reason Quicktime opens up. Does anyone
> > know how do I disable QT and allow Windows Media Player to be the
> > default?
>
> > Thanks,
>
> > Robert- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Do you have folders in your favorites? The reason I posted this is
because I am copying those favorite links which I previously had prior
to installing the HD and to open each folder individually instead of
staying open in rather tedious, especially for me since I have wrist
injuries. Yes, perhaps it would have been much easier and faster if I
had Norton Ghost or Acronis but the issue remains.


Robert

[Navyguy]

On Jul 24, 11:22*am, "Tim Meddick" > wrote:
> Don't know about IE8 as I am happy with IE6...
>
> To make WMP the default media player start the item "Set Program Access
> and Defaults" on your 'Start Menu' (or, if you cannot find this item,
> type ('copy and paste') the following command into the "Run" box :)
>
> control.exe appwiz.cpl,,3
>
> Then, make sure the top item "Microsoft Windows" has the radio button
> marked 'on' and press [ok] to set and exit this control.
>
> WMP will be automatically be made default.
>
> If you are using other 3rd-part apps for some of the listed functions -
> then choose the bottom item "Custom" and then go to the "Media Player"
> item and place the 'on' radio button into the "Windows Media Player"
> item and press [ok] to set and exit the control.
>
> Either way, this will make WMP back to the default media player.
>
> (Alternatively - uninstall QT as it's rubbish - IMO)
>
> ==
>
> Cheers, * *Tim Meddick, * *Peckham, London. * *:-)
>
> "Navyguy" > wrote in message
>
> ...
>
>
>
> >I recently installed a new HD and IE8 and while similar, one feature I
> > find annoying is that when I want to save a link to my favorites I
> > have to repeatedly open the folders whereas in IE7 the folder would
> > remain open until I choose another or closed it. Is there a way to
> > keep the folders open so that I won't have to repeatedly open them?
>
> > Also, before I replaced the HD Windows Media Player was my default
> > movie player but now for some reason Quicktime opens up. Does anyone
> > know how do I disable QT and allow Windows Media Player to be the
> > default?
>
> > Thanks,
>
> > Robert- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -


Excellent!@! That did it! Thank you so much!


Robert

[Airman]

Navyguy wrote:
> On Jul 24, 11:22 am, "Tim Meddick" > wrote:
>> Don't know about IE8 as I am happy with IE6...

Might want to be looking at a replacement:

http://ajaxian.com/archives/the-slow-death-of-ie-6-support-youtube-and-browser-placement

[Unknown]

Gotcha, Thanks. You have more than one folder.
"Navyguy" > wrote in message
...
On Jul 24, 1:47 pm, "Unknown" > wrote:
> Why is it you don't merely click on 'favorites' on the upper bar then 'add
> to favorites'??"Navyguy" > wrote in message
>
> ...
>


Thats exactly what I have been doing, but I have folders in my
favorites that I have to click open.

Robert

[db]

ok, I see.

--

db·´¯`·...¸><)))º>
DatabaseBen, Retired Professional
- Systems Analyst
- Database Developer
- Accountancy
- Veteran of the Armed Forces
- Microsoft Partner
- @hotmail.com
~~~~~~~~~~"share the nirvana" - dbZen

>
>

"Navyguy" > wrote in message ...
> On Jul 24, 1:30 pm, "db" <databaseben at hotmail dot com> wrote:
>> isn't there a icon
>> on the top right hand
>> side of the favorites
>> column on yours?
>>
>> when you enable
>> it, the folders window
>> locks open.
>>
>> --
>>
>> db·´¯`·...¸><)))º>
>> DatabaseBen, Retired Professional
>> - Systems Analyst
>> - Database Developer
>> - Accountancy
>> - Veteran of the Armed Forces
>> - Microsoft Partner
>> - @hotmail.com
>> ~~~~~~~~~~"share the nirvana" - dbZen
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> "Navyguy" > wrote in ...
>> > I recently installed a new HD and IE8 and while similar, one feature I
>> > find annoying is that when I want to save a link to my favorites I
>> > have to repeatedly open the folders whereas in IE7 the folder would
>> > remain open until I choose another or closed it. Is there a way to
>> > keep the folders open so that I won't have to repeatedly open them?
>>
>> > Also, before I replaced the HD Windows Media Player was my default
>> > movie player but now for some reason Quicktime opens up. Does anyone
>> > know how do I disable QT and allow Windows Media Player to be the
>> > default?
>>
>> > Thanks,
>>
>> > Robert- Hide quoted text -
>>
>> - Show quoted text -
>
>
> Hi Ben,
> Are you talking about the pin icon? If so, it does hold the folder
> open but not when your adding to it. I really don't like the layout of
> IE8 and wish they would have left well enough alone. It seems you have
> to do more clicking etc just to get around.
>
>
> Robert
>

[Lil' Dave]

"Navyguy" > wrote in message
...
On Jul 24, 10:01 pm, "Lil' Dave" > wrote:
> I use the favorites selection from the uppermost bar in IE, all flavors.
> See no apparent difference.
>
> --
> Dave"Navyguy" > wrote in message
>
> ...
>
>
>
> >I recently installed a new HD and IE8 and while similar, one feature I
> > find annoying is that when I want to save a link to my favorites I
> > have to repeatedly open the folders whereas in IE7 the folder would
> > remain open until I choose another or closed it. Is there a way to
> > keep the folders open so that I won't have to repeatedly open them?
>
> > Also, before I replaced the HD Windows Media Player was my default
> > movie player but now for some reason Quicktime opens up. Does anyone
> > know how do I disable QT and allow Windows Media Player to be the
> > default?
>
> > Thanks,
>
> > Robert- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Do you have folders in your favorites? The reason I posted this is
because I am copying those favorite links which I previously had prior
to installing the HD and to open each folder individually instead of
staying open in rather tedious, especially for me since I have wrist
injuries. Yes, perhaps it would have been much easier and faster if I
had Norton Ghost or Acronis but the issue remains.


Robert

--------------------

Yes, buttload of folders within the Favorites Folder hierarchy here.
Normally, I keep a backup of the entire Favorites Folder, its weblinks,
folders and their weblinks using the backup feature via import/export of IE.
I save this to removable media for safe keeping. Its saved as one file
(bookmark.htm). The import feature of IE allows restoration sourcing from
this file. I don't copy anything manually, weblinks or folders under
Favorites Folder. For future reference, I suggest you follow suit.
--
Dave