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Cannot run Internet Explorer
I usually use FireFox as my web browser, and at some point in the past IE
stopped working. I have tried downloading IE7 and IE8 at different times and installing them. They seem to go through the complete installation procedure, but no desktop icon shows up and when I try to run either nothing happens. I get the arrow/hourglass cursor for a few seconds and then the computer is back waiting for a command. I tried reloading SP2 from the CD and it wouldn't load because it said the version running was newer than the version on the CD, obviously because of the automatic updates. What can I do to get some version of IE that works? This is on my desktop computer, I have both on my laptop and they seem to co-exist fine on it. Help, please. Thank you, TRCSr |
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Cannot run Internet Explorer
On Sep 18, 4:28*am, "TRCSr" wrote:
I usually use FireFox as my web browser, and at some point in the past IE stopped working. I have tried downloading IE7 and IE8 at different times and installing them. They seem to go through the complete installation procedure, but no desktop icon shows up and when I try to run either nothing happens. I get the arrow/hourglass cursor for a few seconds and then the computer is back waiting for a command. I tried reloading SP2 from the CD and it wouldn't load because it said the version running was newer than the version on the CD, obviously because of the automatic updates. What can I do to get some version of IE that works? This is on my desktop computer, I have both on my laptop and they seem to co-exist fine on it. Help, please. Thank you, TRCSr Why bother while you have Firefox? IE is very net-nanny-ish & full of "holes" bug-wise. |
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Cannot run Internet Explorer
On Sep 18, 4:28*am, "TRCSr" wrote:
I usually use FireFox as my web browser, and at some point in the past IE stopped working. I have tried downloading IE7 and IE8 at different times and installing them. They seem to go through the complete installation procedure, but no desktop icon shows up and when I try to run either nothing happens. I get the arrow/hourglass cursor for a few seconds and then the computer is back waiting for a command. I tried reloading SP2 from the CD and it wouldn't load because it said the version running was newer than the version on the CD, obviously because of the automatic updates. What can I do to get some version of IE that works? This is on my desktop computer, I have both on my laptop and they seem to co-exist fine on it. Help, please. Thank you, TRCSr Why bother while you have Firefox? IE is very net-nanny-ish & full of "holes" bug-wise. |
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Cannot run Internet Explorer
TRCSr wrote:
I usually use FireFox as my web browser, and at some point in the past IE stopped working. I have tried downloading IE7 and IE8 at different times and installing them. They seem to go through the complete installation procedure, but no desktop icon shows up and when I try to run either nothing happens. I get the arrow/hourglass cursor for a few seconds and then the computer is back waiting for a command. I tried reloading SP2 from the CD and it wouldn't load because it said the version running was newer than the version on the CD, obviously because of the automatic updates. What can I do to get some version of IE that works? This is on my desktop computer, I have both on my laptop and they seem to co-exist fine on it. Help, please. IE7 (or IE8) not running? A blessing in disguise, if you ask me. However, assuming you need IE7 or 8 (for updates) here is what I would do. (Question - Before installing IE7, were you having problems with IE6? You do not say whether you are running on XP or Vista.) My suggestion is to uninstall IE7 (or IE8) -- using the usual Add/Remove procedures. This will leave behind IE6 (uninstalable). Try running IE6 and see if it runs correctly. If there are still problems, refer to the following page, where IE6 self-repair procedure is explained. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/318378. Once you have IE6 running OK, try updating IE8. |
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Cannot run Internet Explorer
TRCSr wrote:
I usually use FireFox as my web browser, and at some point in the past IE stopped working. I have tried downloading IE7 and IE8 at different times and installing them. They seem to go through the complete installation procedure, but no desktop icon shows up and when I try to run either nothing happens. I get the arrow/hourglass cursor for a few seconds and then the computer is back waiting for a command. I tried reloading SP2 from the CD and it wouldn't load because it said the version running was newer than the version on the CD, obviously because of the automatic updates. What can I do to get some version of IE that works? This is on my desktop computer, I have both on my laptop and they seem to co-exist fine on it. Help, please. IE7 (or IE8) not running? A blessing in disguise, if you ask me. However, assuming you need IE7 or 8 (for updates) here is what I would do. (Question - Before installing IE7, were you having problems with IE6? You do not say whether you are running on XP or Vista.) My suggestion is to uninstall IE7 (or IE8) -- using the usual Add/Remove procedures. This will leave behind IE6 (uninstalable). Try running IE6 and see if it runs correctly. If there are still problems, refer to the following page, where IE6 self-repair procedure is explained. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/318378. Once you have IE6 running OK, try updating IE8. |
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Cannot run Internet Explorer
I have run into occasions where the website will only work with IE. However,
I have not had any version of IE on this computer for a long time - basically since I discovered FF. The Add/Remove programs does not show any version of IE, so when I try to go to IE7 or IE8 there is nothing to upgrade. I tried to load IE off my XP main CD and it would not load anything! Thanks for the suggestions anyway. TRCSr "TRCSr" wrote in message ... I usually use FireFox as my web browser, and at some point in the past IE stopped working. I have tried downloading IE7 and IE8 at different times and installing them. They seem to go through the complete installation procedure, but no desktop icon shows up and when I try to run either nothing happens. I get the arrow/hourglass cursor for a few seconds and then the computer is back waiting for a command. I tried reloading SP2 from the CD and it wouldn't load because it said the version running was newer than the version on the CD, obviously because of the automatic updates. What can I do to get some version of IE that works? This is on my desktop computer, I have both on my laptop and they seem to co-exist fine on it. Help, please. Thank you, TRCSr |
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Cannot run Internet Explorer
I have run into occasions where the website will only work with IE. However,
I have not had any version of IE on this computer for a long time - basically since I discovered FF. The Add/Remove programs does not show any version of IE, so when I try to go to IE7 or IE8 there is nothing to upgrade. I tried to load IE off my XP main CD and it would not load anything! Thanks for the suggestions anyway. TRCSr "TRCSr" wrote in message ... I usually use FireFox as my web browser, and at some point in the past IE stopped working. I have tried downloading IE7 and IE8 at different times and installing them. They seem to go through the complete installation procedure, but no desktop icon shows up and when I try to run either nothing happens. I get the arrow/hourglass cursor for a few seconds and then the computer is back waiting for a command. I tried reloading SP2 from the CD and it wouldn't load because it said the version running was newer than the version on the CD, obviously because of the automatic updates. What can I do to get some version of IE that works? This is on my desktop computer, I have both on my laptop and they seem to co-exist fine on it. Help, please. Thank you, TRCSr |
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Cannot run Internet Explorer
TRCSr wrote:
I have run into occasions where the website will only work with IE. However, I have not had any version of IE on this computer for a long time - basically since I discovered FF. The Add/Remove programs does not show any version of IE, so when I try to go to IE7 or IE8 there is nothing to upgrade. I tried to load IE off my XP main CD and it would not load anything! Thanks for the suggestions anyway. TRCSr "TRCSr" wrote in message ... I usually use FireFox as my web browser, and at some point in the past IE stopped working. I have tried downloading IE7 and IE8 at different times and installing them. They seem to go through the complete installation procedure, but no desktop icon shows up and when I try to run either nothing happens. I get the arrow/hourglass cursor for a few seconds and then the computer is back waiting for a command. I tried reloading SP2 from the CD and it wouldn't load because it said the version running was newer than the version on the CD, obviously because of the automatic updates. What can I do to get some version of IE that works? This is on my desktop computer, I have both on my laptop and they seem to co-exist fine on it. Help, please. Thank you, TRCSr TRCSr - did you follow-up the link I gave you? There you will also find ways to fix a broken IE7 / IE8 "If you have Internet Explorer 7 or Internet Explorer 8 installed, you can repair damaged files or missing registration information in Internet Explorer 7 or in Internet Explorer 8. To do this, follow these steps:" ... |
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Cannot run Internet Explorer
TRCSr wrote:
I have run into occasions where the website will only work with IE. However, I have not had any version of IE on this computer for a long time - basically since I discovered FF. The Add/Remove programs does not show any version of IE, so when I try to go to IE7 or IE8 there is nothing to upgrade. I tried to load IE off my XP main CD and it would not load anything! Thanks for the suggestions anyway. TRCSr "TRCSr" wrote in message ... I usually use FireFox as my web browser, and at some point in the past IE stopped working. I have tried downloading IE7 and IE8 at different times and installing them. They seem to go through the complete installation procedure, but no desktop icon shows up and when I try to run either nothing happens. I get the arrow/hourglass cursor for a few seconds and then the computer is back waiting for a command. I tried reloading SP2 from the CD and it wouldn't load because it said the version running was newer than the version on the CD, obviously because of the automatic updates. What can I do to get some version of IE that works? This is on my desktop computer, I have both on my laptop and they seem to co-exist fine on it. Help, please. Thank you, TRCSr TRCSr - did you follow-up the link I gave you? There you will also find ways to fix a broken IE7 / IE8 "If you have Internet Explorer 7 or Internet Explorer 8 installed, you can repair damaged files or missing registration information in Internet Explorer 7 or in Internet Explorer 8. To do this, follow these steps:" ... |
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Cannot run Internet Explorer
"occam" wrote in message ... TRCSr wrote: I have run into occasions where the website will only work with IE. However, I have not had any version of IE on this computer for a long time - basically since I discovered FF. The Add/Remove programs does not show any version of IE, so when I try to go to IE7 or IE8 there is nothing to upgrade. I tried to load IE off my XP main CD and it would not load anything! Thanks for the suggestions anyway. TRCSr "TRCSr" wrote in message ... I usually use FireFox as my web browser, and at some point in the past IE stopped working. I have tried downloading IE7 and IE8 at different times and installing them. They seem to go through the complete installation procedure, but no desktop icon shows up and when I try to run either nothing happens. I get the arrow/hourglass cursor for a few seconds and then the computer is back waiting for a command. I tried reloading SP2 from the CD and it wouldn't load because it said the version running was newer than the version on the CD, obviously because of the automatic updates. What can I do to get some version of IE that works? This is on my desktop computer, I have both on my laptop and they seem to co-exist fine on it. Help, please. Thank you, TRCSr TRCSr - did you follow-up the link I gave you? There you will also find ways to fix a broken IE7 / IE8 "If you have Internet Explorer 7 or Internet Explorer 8 installed, you can repair damaged files or missing registration information in Internet Explorer 7 or in Internet Explorer 8. To do this, follow these steps:" ... Yes, I went to the link you suggested and tried to download IE7, but it is the same file I downloaded before and ran and it did not install IE7 like it was supposed to. It only showed up in the "Programs" menu and when I clicked on it nothing happened. Any more suggestions? Thanks for your help. TRCSr |
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Cannot run Internet Explorer
"occam" wrote in message ... TRCSr wrote: I have run into occasions where the website will only work with IE. However, I have not had any version of IE on this computer for a long time - basically since I discovered FF. The Add/Remove programs does not show any version of IE, so when I try to go to IE7 or IE8 there is nothing to upgrade. I tried to load IE off my XP main CD and it would not load anything! Thanks for the suggestions anyway. TRCSr "TRCSr" wrote in message ... I usually use FireFox as my web browser, and at some point in the past IE stopped working. I have tried downloading IE7 and IE8 at different times and installing them. They seem to go through the complete installation procedure, but no desktop icon shows up and when I try to run either nothing happens. I get the arrow/hourglass cursor for a few seconds and then the computer is back waiting for a command. I tried reloading SP2 from the CD and it wouldn't load because it said the version running was newer than the version on the CD, obviously because of the automatic updates. What can I do to get some version of IE that works? This is on my desktop computer, I have both on my laptop and they seem to co-exist fine on it. Help, please. Thank you, TRCSr TRCSr - did you follow-up the link I gave you? There you will also find ways to fix a broken IE7 / IE8 "If you have Internet Explorer 7 or Internet Explorer 8 installed, you can repair damaged files or missing registration information in Internet Explorer 7 or in Internet Explorer 8. To do this, follow these steps:" ... Yes, I went to the link you suggested and tried to download IE7, but it is the same file I downloaded before and ran and it did not install IE7 like it was supposed to. It only showed up in the "Programs" menu and when I clicked on it nothing happened. Any more suggestions? Thanks for your help. TRCSr |
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Cannot run Internet Explorer
The Real Truth MVP is not listed on the MVP list:
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/ The web page http://www.ms-mvp.org/ uses Godaddy's stealth frame-redirection to redirect you to: http://pcbutts1.com/downloads/tools/tools.htm Check out “pcbutts” using your favorite search engine. Can you really trust someone like this? Do you really want to download his software and/or follow his advice? The Real Truth MVP wrote: Try my FixIE Tool. Download it here http://www.ms-mvp.org/ -- JD.. |
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Cannot run Internet Explorer
The Real Truth MVP is not listed on the MVP list:
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/ The web page http://www.ms-mvp.org/ uses Godaddy's stealth frame-redirection to redirect you to: http://pcbutts1.com/downloads/tools/tools.htm Check out “pcbutts” using your favorite search engine. Can you really trust someone like this? Do you really want to download his software and/or follow his advice? The Real Truth MVP wrote: Try my FixIE Tool. Download it here http://www.ms-mvp.org/ -- JD.. |
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Cannot run Internet Explorer
On Sat, 19 Sep 2009 19:09:43 -0700, "The Real Truth MVP"
wrote: Try my FixIE Tool. Download it here http://www.ms-mvp.org/ This is not the MVP site despite its fake logos. The correct MVP site is http://www.mvps.org/. -- Remove del for email |
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Cannot run Internet Explorer
On Sat, 19 Sep 2009 19:09:43 -0700, "The Real Truth MVP"
wrote: Try my FixIE Tool. Download it here http://www.ms-mvp.org/ This is not the MVP site despite its fake logos. The correct MVP site is http://www.mvps.org/. -- Remove del for email |
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