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Hi,

I am USING Windows XP SP3 with IE 8.

When i try to access the help window through File->Help ->Getting started with 2010 -> Interactive menu to ribbon guides->Open the Word guide , it OPENS the help window.

But When I try with pressing F1 key -> Getting Started with 2010->Interactive menu to ribbon guides -> Open the Word guide , window flashes and closes.

Is this problem with IE8 or some other.

Any inputs regarding this issue are welcome.

Thanks,
Sathya You are LOOKING for the help file for Word 2010, not IE8 RIGHT?Hi,

Not only With Microsoft Word 2010,I am experiencing the problem,but with all the Office 2010 Applcations.

The problem occurs only when I use IE8.

It works fine incase of IE7.

Thanks,
SathyaHi,

Not only with Microsoft Word 2010,but with all Microsoft Office 2010 Applications i am having the same problem.

The problem is only when I use IE8.

It works fine with IE7.


Thanks,
SathyaTry FireFox...If you have a Microsoft keyboard, try HITTING the F Lock key.

When I get into the internet minutes after being on the web audio (ie NEWS reports, commercials, SPORTS reports ect.) starts all by itself WITHOUT me having to do anything, it is annoying. How do I get RID of it?

can you tell me your most FAVORITE Firefox extension.My SINGLE most favorite? Flashblock for sure.

I'm just glad all your questions aren't Polls.ColorfulTabsAdBlockPluschatZillaAd blockplus also.

An ad in that I like, although it may or may not have any practical purpose, is FLAGFOX.  It will pinpoint where the SERVER you are connected to is located, not just to the country, but down to the street level.Absolute favourite has to be tabmixplus for me. Although it is only one of a set of base addons I always have installed, which includes GreaseMonkey, Firebug, DownloadHelper, IETabPlus, InspectThis, ADBLOCKPLUS, etc.

I was on line sending a tech SUPPORT message when nere the end of the send an error box POP on to the screen saying Error 6 only that stopped the send. when you clicked the ok it took me back to the tech support PAGE with no sign it was sent. :-?More details needed to get a relevant answer.Did you try it again? Get the same result? Are you SUPPOSED to get an email reply? Did you get one?And now he has been abducted by aliens. We will never KNOW the answer.

I have changed internet providers and wondering why my IE shows my OLD provider. How can I change this? Hope I explained it correctly. I'll check back for responses. Thanks in advance.

HankNeed more info. What is your isp? What does it show as your old provider? What OS? DSL, Cable, Dail-up, Broadband, ect...?hank62........
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I have changed internet providers and wondering why my IE shows my old provider. How can I change this? Hope I explained it correctly. I'll check back for responses. Thanks in advance.

Hank

Any help would be appreciated.
Just RECENTLY, when I go to a certain web page, like a blogspot, the current page is not displayed. It shows a page from days ago.
(WINDOW's 98 system)
I go to internet tools and adjust the temporary settings to update every time page is visited, then log off,and back on. Still the old page comes up.
I'm very frustrated. Any SUGGESTIONS?

LyghtAre you using Internet Explorer?
Go to File and check that "Work offline" is not enabled.
If it is checked, click it to disable it.
Then try the page again.
Also, when you're on the page, press Ctrl+F5. This refreshes the connection.
Hope this helps.Thank you for your response. Unfortunately, this didnt' solve the problem. I'm connected and the page still wont refresh to current day.What happened before this started?
Try using Firefox - does this display the current page?what is FireFox?

before it started, i had the site saved in my favorites. Every day i go there and click on it, and the current page came up. now for some reason, I click on it and the page from 4 days ago comes up. I removed it from favorites, deleted my cookies, changed the internet tools, and still it comes up incorrectly.

The only THING i can think of is that 2 days ago i had a problem where no images would display. but i rebooted and the problem was solved. Im not sure how this can be related.Firefox is an alternative browser.
Get it here.
Try using that instead of IE to view the page - does it still show an old page?
Which site is it that you're having this problem with?Is it possible the BLOGGERS are still enjoying the Holidays ? ? ?

Just a thought...

patio. 8-)

I am USING IE7 on a PC with Windows Media Center. Within the Task Bar and Start Menu Properties, the box to check / UNCHECK to Hide/Unhide inactive icons is "greyed out". I do not have the option to CLICK on it.
I am listed as an administrator for this system and I'm the primary user. The other users on my computer, who are also listed as administrators do have this option available. I upgraded to IE7 from my account.

Does anyone have any ideas as to how I can correct this problem?

Thank You

********I found the answer in case anyone else has this problem. You can find it here: http://windowsxp.mvps.org/traynotify.htm

My IE 6 kept saying that there was an error and had to close, after a few minutes of being on the web. After a week I thought it may be from IE 6, so i UPDATED to IE 7, but it kept closing. Any WAYS to fix this? It's very ANNOYING. :-/For starters what kind of malware protection are you using?I'm useing Norton Anti-Virus on Windows XP Home Edition.It's affecting your text colors and that usually gets VERY few responses. Lose the individuality and use the default forum text for better RESULTS.

What about spyware protection?I have Ad-Aware SE.Do you have a firewall and is your windows fully up to date?

patio. 8-)yes and yes.
what's up with the tooth?
:-?It's how we extract pertinent information around here...

patio. 8-)Oh alright...
but anyways, can anyone help me or should I just go somewhere else?No. ANSWER Fed's question and we'll move on...

When I try to upgrade, I get the message "Couldn't verify the integrity of the files needed for install. Make sure cryptographic service is running". How do I solve this problem. Running Win2000 on an older Dell. It has IE 5 right now also.*update*

I was able to upgrade to IE 6. I think we may just stay there for now. I'd still like to know the solution to the previous problem though if anybody has one.IE 7 is only for:

Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2)
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 (SP1)

system requirementsThanks Soy. Believe it or not, this solved alot of questions here. Funny how people seldom read the system requirements when installing things. Glad I could help. By the way, have you EVER used any other browsers? I used IE as my sole browser until about 3 months ago, when I decided to try Firefox. It soon became my preferred browser. If you want to try a browser with tabs, give Firefox a test drive. If you like "to have many browser windows open simultaneously you're going to find yourself saving a lot of time and screen space by using tabs. Tabs are simply browser windows within a browser. They don't require that you open a new browser, you can browse between multiple websites within one browser using multiple tabs." For more, see Firefox USER Guide.Very nice catch there soybean.Quote

Glad I could help. By the way, have you ever used any other browsers? I used IE as my sole browser until about 3 months ago, when I decided to try Firefox. It soon became my preferred browser. If you want to try a browser with tabs, give Firefox a test drive. If you like "to have many browser windows open simultaneously you're going to find yourself saving a lot of time and screen space by using tabs. Tabs are simply browser windows within a browser. They don't require that you open a new browser, you can browse between multiple websites within one browser using multiple tabs." For more, see Firefox User Guide.

Have you tried Thunderbird yet? Its Mozilla's answer to Outlook.

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Have you tried Thunderbird yet? Its Mozilla's answer to Outlook.

No, I haven't tried it yet but I'm tempted. But, to clarify a point here, Thunderbird is a full replacement for Outlook Express, but not for Outlook, since Outlook does a good bit more than email (Calendar, Tasks, etc.).

hello there, i have been connected to broadband for a few months now and been happy with the service. i am connected as the second COMPUTER with a WIRELESS usb transmittor connecting to a Voyager router down stairs. Recently it has been absoutley fine but i did two things first i used the disk defragmentor because someone suggested it was a smart idea so i did to both drives and ALSO i went into the registry editor to make it so the internet explorer wouldnt start automatically as the computer started and it seemed to work after then but now even when it says the connection is fine with the router it lets me go no further then google my homepage. Unusually THOUGH when i plug in my original modem with normal speed internet it allows me to surf the web normally, so there isnt anything wrong with the explorer i assume. Can u help?

Mike Munroe

The homepage is probably a cached version and you might have no connection. SOMETIMES when getting dis-connected you have to re-acquire the signal...do this by right clicking on the wireless icon in the tray and select properties.

patio. 8-)

I have window 7 64 bit and I want to know is there anyway possible I can change my IE 64 to a 32 bit.You should have both versions...

http://pietschsoft.com/post/2006/12/Vista-Experience-Update-Windows-Vista-x64-runs-32-bit-Internet-Explorer-by-Default.aspx
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The Internet Explorer shortcut in the QUICK Launch toolbar and in the Start menu of Vista x64 will run the 32-bit version of Internet Explorer by default. Why run the 32-bit version if IE on the 64-bit version of Vista?

There are actually two shortcuts for Internet Explorer in the "All Programs" menu. Why two and what's the difference?

Here's the title of each and the exe's they run:

Internet Explorer
"C:\Program FILES (x86)\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe"

Internet Explorer (64-bit)
"C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe"

The first one runs IE from the "Program Files (x86)" FOLDER, this is the 32-bit version. The second one is the 64-bit version.

google chrome keeps freezing...not every page, but a lot of them and OFTEN...making in almost unuseable. i noticed this after i used a free registry scanner, that was PROBABLY a bad idea. i haven't noticed any other programs acting up, so i really don't know the cause. i've been using google chrome for almost 2 years now, and i miss it. any ideas?if you have system restore available, I'd probably restore to just before you used the free registry scanner.

Using registry scanner a lot of times adds more problems to your computer that wasn't there before.thanks, i appreciate the suggestion. that was my first thought too, i already tried. i went back to about a week before i used the registry scanner, and the problem is still there. i also tried uninstalling, and reinstalling google chrome, since it's the only program i seem to be having trouble with. but, that didn't work either.try downloading ChromePlus browser. It is based on Chrome and has additional features that, in my opinion, makes browsing more CONVENIENT such as having an IE mode if you need to use IE for some reason just to name one.

Of course, you can import your bookmarks and settings (whatever boomkark sync provides) if you use that.

Hope you will like this browser, and hopefully it works on your computer now.I tried chrome plus. The same issue persists in that program as well. I'm at a loss. I may have to reformat my hard drive, which seems really drastic. Quote from: jmccarver on August 04, 2010, 05:09:37 AM

I tried chrome plus. The same issue persists in that program as well. I'm at a loss. I may have to reformat my hard drive, which seems really drastic.

Cool if you can help if you now understand... what should I do? Or are you just being you?DECIDED to drop FF as it's now infuriating, TRIED to uninstall and reinstall no joy. Actually enjoying using Chrome now as my web browser.
I think it's a PLUG in conflict or SOMETHING but have no more time for it. Thanks for the help.

Hi i am trying to fix a problem on my neighbours computer. She had got windows 7 and INTERNET explorer 8. When she adds a new favourite it will work fine till she turn the computer off but the next TIME she goes on the internet and then go on favourites some on them just don't work. When you click them it doesn't do anything.

Please can you help Have you tried using compatibility view and refresh option if the website cannot be loaded under IE8?
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/ie/dd441788.aspx--> check on some compatibilty issue with IE8.

How about directly typing the website on your address bar on IE8?

VERIFY your Java version: http://java.com/en/download/installed.jspTry another browser LIKE Firefox, or what ever, and SEE what happens.

I'm helping out at the local literacy council and we are having problems with clients accessing WEBSITES other than the ONES that we use for there educational needs. Is there a way to allow only two or three websites total? If so how WOULD we go about doing this? Please remember we have about a zero budget so anything free would be wonderful!which network model u r using...workgroup/ domain

r u using any PROXY...

I have DOWNLOAD the latest version but I get this message OS is Windows 7 32 bit
"Your profile can not be used because it is a new version of Google chrome.
Some features may be unavailable. Please specify a different profile directory or use a newer version of Chrome."
As I said I have the latest version. Anyone know how to overcome this? Ojas
exactly what "profile" is this?this is an old topic, yes. But if anyone else is still wondering ... you uninstall Google Chrome.

Then you go to (if you're using vista, but I expect win7 to be same or similar location) C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\ (where you REPLACE UserName with your actual account name), and delete the Chrome folder (if it still exists)

Then, you just reinstall Chrome and it should be ok again. This is how I got it to work on my vista machine.


Quote from: 2x3i5x on September 15, 2010, 04:00:27 PM

this is an old topic, yes.

2 weeks isn't that old!!

I have a Lowe's credit card and went to their website to logon to my credit account, using Chrome. I saw this in the browser address box:


Clicking on the small red x displays this:


I don't have a question about it except perhaps to ask whether any of you have seen this? It's appears to be a LEGITIMATE security notice to the user and is nothing to be overly CONCERNED about. I've had a few requests in e-mail and on the phone about this today and duplicated it so it definitely is legit. Something apparently just implemented into Google Chrome. Personally I wouldn't of implemented it the way they did, since it seems as if it's causing more confusion than good. All the pages with this I've seen have been secure, just that elements (e.g. pictures) are not sent secure to help with load time. Personally would of went with Green for ok, like they did, yellow for pages that just have elements that are not sent securely, but allow data to be still transmitted securely, and then red like your example when it REALLY is a security threat.It's a feature of Chrome and has been around for a while. I've pretty sure I've noticed it doing that for a month at the very least. That little security box also pops up anytime you click on the little icon next to an address in the bar.Well, the red x on the icon does not with appear with all FINANCIAL websites. For example, if I logon to my banking website, the lock icon is next to the address in the web address box but it does not have a red x on it. If I click on the lock icon, I get a popup box similar to one in my previous post but all three sections (Identity, Connection, and View history) of that Security Information popup panel have a green box, with a check inside, under them.

With the panel that appeared from Lowe's (in my previous post), the Connection section warns that "this page includes other resources which are not secure". So, that's what caused the red x to appear on the lock icon with the Lowes website. This explains why I haven't SEE it before; I had not used Chrome to logon to the Lowes account before that instance. Yeah, like Nathan said, there may be some part(s) of the page not secure, but things that should effect the security of your data. I've seen it a couple times, although not within the last couple of weeks, but I haven't been on anything that's supposed to be secure.I believe you meant: Quote from: quaxo on October 09, 2010, 12:18:21 PM

Yeah, like Nathan said, there may be some part(s) of the page not secure, but things nothing that should effect the security of your data.

i am on my first computer so do not understand a lot is SOMEONE WILLING to show my pc is an icon on d/tI'm really not sure what you are asking.

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is someone willing to show my pc

is an icon on d/t

Hello, if anyone can tell me how to turn off the pop up for Active X warning EVERYTIME I SWITCH browser pages it would help me out!

thanks

JoelDoes this happen for *all* websites? What version of IE are you using? What is the exact message?I THINK this is what he is talking about(see Pic) there is an option if you tick the box it say`s do not show this message again. This was the first time in over a year I used Internet EXPLORER on my computer. I am a Firefox user. anyhow hope this helps.

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Quote from: BC_Programmer on October 12, 2010, 05:16:16 PM

they never said "its the same".
Having tabs was hardly NEW with chrome, either.
I DOUBT it looks like chrome. IMO Chrome has probably the worst user interface out of any PROGRAM I've ever had to USE, except maybe lotus notes.

nobody thinks lotus notes is cool.

http://homepage.mac.com/bradster/iarchitect/lotus.htm

I used the CleanPage IE addon for the past couple years. But my free version of Cleanpage stop working yesterday. Is it possible to keep using the older version of CleanPage? Everytime I attempt to filter a page, I end up getting whisked away to the CleanPage New Version download website.

I prefer to keep using the older version because it was free. Is there a way to stick to it somehow?

Thank you Send the software AUTHOR the same question.If you are only using that addon to block ads, you can ALWAYS use a modified host file. MVPS host file or hpHost files are two good ones. better yet download HostsMan and it will do the work for you,as far as finding the HOST files and modifying your current one also keeps them updated. I use it and it is a cool program. http://www.abelhadigital.com/hostsmanIt sounds like the author will not allow anyone to use the free version. Give the author puppy dog EYES, and maybe he'll bite (that was terrible)
In all seriousness, CONTACT the author and see if you can still use the free version. If that results in no DICE, then try to use the IE addons site to find another adblocker, or use bobgar34's advice.

Hope that helps

(I'm on a roll with the puns today, too much vitaminwater)

Hi,

I have been unable to log into my YAHOO email account for a few days now. I have tried IE it comes up with "can't display the page" I have tried Firefox and it comes up with "problem loading page". I have deleted all coookies, HISTORY and caches on both and restored default settings. I thought it might be a problem with Trend Micro security but haven't been able to find if it is blocking this site. I can log into my email from my iphone though so I guess it must be a problem with my computer.

Any help and suggestions would be appreciated.Do you get the same error when loading other websites other than Yahoo webmail? If so, then you may WANT to your test your local area network connection for any issue. Since your iphone is working and it uses the Wi-Fi connection on your router, there is no problem with your router or internet connectivity.

Try the following
Go to Start->Run and type "cmd" without double quotes to launch DOS shell. Next, type ping yahoo.com. You should be GETTING a similar kind of response like the following

Reply from 98.137.149.56: bytes=32 time=184ms TTL=51
Reply from 98.137.149.56: bytes=32 time=185ms TTL=51
Reply from 98.137.149.56: bytes=32 time=184ms TTL=51
Reply from 98.137.149.56: bytes=32 time=195ms TTL=51

If it shows otherwise, then check
1. Your network cable to make sure both end are connected properly.
2. Go to Start -> Settings ->Control Panel ->Network Connection and make sure the NIC is enabled.
3. Remove your network card from your desktop PC and reseat it properly.

If you're running Windows 7 try the Internet Explorer Troubleshooter.

- Exit all programs.
- Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
- Under System and Security, click Find and Fix Problems.
- In the Task pane, click View All.
- Click Internet Explorer Performance.
- In the new window, click Next. The troubleshooter runs and fixes all identified issues automatically.
- Click Close.

I've also documented few troubleshooting methods on my website. It's available in a free report, if you want you can go ahead and download it. Just go to www.pcoptimizationsecrets.comim having the same problem.. and tried all the same things.. the only page that doesn't work is the yahoo log in page! :S Can you visit other websites?tech_2000 - Please feel free to register on the forum and start your own THREAD. Thank you.

IE8 and firefox user...can't open google.com, get "Internet Explorer can't display the web PAGE" message. I have no apparent trouble with any other SITES. Help....
Click on start/control pane/IE options/Privacy Tab/Sites

Look at list of sites to see if any Google sites are blocked. You can't open google.com with either IE or Firefox?Look also on IE8 --> Tools, Manage Add-ons, On SEARCH Providers, Under Name: Google(Is google present w/ Live search?) Search SUGGESTIONS: Is it Enabled?

Hi I use Windows xp and 3.6.11 version of Firefox. When I try to connect to Google.com I get this MESSAGE below. Sometimes I can get through to Google, but not to read my gmail. Is there something wrong with Google or something wrong with my computer or server?



ou have asked Firefox to connect
securely to www.google.com, but we can't confirm that your connection is secure.



NORMALLY, when you try to connect securely,
sites will PRESENT trusted identification to prove that you are
going to the right place. However, this SITE's identity can't be verified.













If you usually connect to
this site without problems, this error could mean that someone is
trying to impersonate the site, and you shouldn't continue.




Technical Details



www.google.com uses an INVALID security certificate.

The certificate is not trusted because it is self-signed.
The certificate is not valid for any server names.

(Error code: sec_error_untrusted_issuer)
No reason to double post...

Topic Closed.

Hi I am having hassles in GETTING internet 8 to open links on win 7 I know a lot about comps but this one has me confused I have reset all my internet settings back to default but it STILL will not open links up when I try to open a link it says conecting but just stays a blank page have tryed all that I know to fix it but no joy yet
Thanks 8)Open links from where, from what program? Do you have any other browsers installed? Is IE set as the default browser?If I open anything in explorer 8 it will not CONNECT yes only inter 8 the only browser and set to defaultDo you have any other software, such as an email CLIENT (Microsoft Outlook, Windows Live Mail, etc.) or an anti-virus program which SUCCESSFULLY connects to the Internet?

How do you connect to the Internet? Computer connected directly to modem or do you have a router also? Is your computer connected to modem or router via ethernet cable or wirelessly?

Do you make any hardware or software changes about the time this started happening?

On 10/20/10, Firefox updated to 3.6.11 in my Windows 7 system. Just now (after 10 p.m., 10/27/10), Firefox updated to 3.6.12 after a shutdown and restarting of Firefox. And, as I recall, the version PRIOR to 3.6.11 also had a rather short duration.

By the way, http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/features/#top-new-features is a good read if you want to REVIEW the features of Firefox.I've had 3 updates since yesterday...seems they may have rushed the latest fixes out prematurely...I'm not sure what the question is. Firefox is releasing bug fixes or addressing security concerns with each RELEASE. Personally, I'm happy that they're on top of things.Quote from: Allan on October 28, 2010, 05:47:55 AM

I'm not sure what the question is. Firefox is releasing bug fixes or addressing security concerns with each release. Personally, I'm happy that they're on top of things.

There is one really annoying bug in the new version where it opens tabs in a new window constantly.

There is one really annoying bug in the new version where it opens tabs in a new window constantly.

Hi,

I am unable to download files from Filesonic.com. When a file is selected for download, the download window POPS open and closes making it IMPOSSIBLE to save files to computer. I do not have this PROBLEM with the download window on other websites.
Any advise to fix this would be appreciated.

I use Firefox v3.6.12. Os is windows XP.

Regs,

Jen11Try it with IE

Quote from: QUAXO on November 02, 2010, 07:15:38 AM

You might want to jump over to the virus and malware forums post the requested logs and let those guys see if you still have something lurking on your system.

I am trying to reset the ORDER of files in my mydocuments folder when I want to POST a picture... but it is now sorted by date... it USED to be by name... very annoying... any help? Please? Thank youView>Sort by....

is there any WAY to use a proxie through the adress bar in IE or firefox INSTEAD of configuring the browser manualyYou can use a web proxy like hidemyass.c*m, or any other web proxy . but other than a web proxy I am afraid your sol. there used to be A way in older browsers but te same method no longer works and i have to run a proxy off a dedicated IP or it will be detected in a flash so anyone know of and web proxy servers i can download instead?Have you looked into using FoxyProxy for firefox? Its a GREAT way to manage and EASILY switch through proxies when browsing the web.

Hello,
I have a DELL 4550 dimension with a pentium 4, xp service pack 3. My systems was just compleatly upgraded and restored. But just like before when on the internet, even when on U TUBE when I hit the full screan button all that I get is a white screan. What's to do?
THANKS, mbkmbk88What function or button do you use to view FULLSCREEN and browser using? Do these happen on other browser and on youtube website only?

I Use the following browsers opera 10.63 firefox 3.6.12 ie8
Strangely, I can not login to the site softpedia only by firefox 3.6.12 while i can by opera ie
plz help What happens when you try?after a long time i get
click on this LINK:
http://www.softpedia.com/ same RESULT
See if anything here helps: http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Cannot+connect+after+upgrading+Firefoxthank u Allan Quote

http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Cannot+connect+after+upgrading+Firefox

Hi,

I am trying to find out why Firefox(current version) does not start again if I shut it off? If I click on the Firefox icon on the desktop after I have turned Firefox off (clicked the X to turn it off- it STOPS running) it will not open again if I want to re-open it. I get a message even after I click it off that Fire fox is still running and can't open unless I turn Firefox off (it already is off) or restart my computer. The only way I can get Firefox to open again is to restart the computer. Then everything works fine. What is causing this and can it be fixed so that it will open again if I turn it off without restarting my computer?

Windows XP Pro/SP3

Thanks,
beachguyYou may be closing Firefox, but, most likely, there is still firefox.exe process running.
Open Task Manager to see, if this is the case.
Broni,
I will do that. Once I turn Firefox off, I will go to task manager, processes and If I see anything there that indicates Firefox is still running after I turned it off, I will highlight it and stop it. Is this correct?
Thanks,
beachguy Broni,
Update:

I just turned Firefox off and went to the task manager. Firefox exe. is not running in Applications, but it is listed in a long list under Processes. If I highlight Firefox exe. in Processes and click "end process", I get a warning notice that doing this may disable and harm the program. So... I guess you were referring to if it was listed in Applications. It isn't when Firefox is turned off, and it still will not re-open unless I restart my computer. Hope this extra info. is helpful.

Thanks,
beachguyQuote

but it is listed in a long list under Processes

I have a similar problem with firefox. My computer slows down and task manager says firefox is using around 50% of my CPU. this seems to happen sporadically, sometimes when I am away from the computer. I have removed and reinstalled firefox but problem still persists.

My Internet Explorer seems to be hiding. When I start up IE8 I get the hour glass for a second or so then nothing. It took me a while to find that it was in FACT running. I found it in the Process tab of Windows Task Manager. After about 5 attempts at starting it there it lurked five times.

Initially the problem was shared with my Mailwasher program but that has since retuned to normality.

All my other programs seem fine, Firefox works okay, so at least I have a browser. But I like IE8.

It does on the odd OCCASION try to start (usually trying to follow a link from within an email) but then it just starts and informs me “Waiting for….” And just hangs and the dreaded box comes up “This program is not responding….”

I have all the Windows updates and have DONE a Panda scan, but to no avail. Can’t think of any program I have recently installed which may be conflicting.

I am running Windows XP on a dell Dimension with 3G of memory.

Anyone KNOW how I can get it out to run again?

Stewart
This ARTICLE from Microsoft may be of some help.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/318378

Hello

I keep on getting the FOLLOWING popup: 'A script is trying to access (Active X CONTROL).etc

In the browser settings, what do I enable to prevent this, please?

Many thanks.

High1 Hello High1,

You can turn off this message by following these steps:

1. Open Internet Explorer by clicking the START button Picture of the Start button, and then clicking Internet Explorer.
2. Click the Tools button, and then click Internet Options.
3. Click the Security tab, and then click Custom level.
4. Do one or both of the following:
* To turn off the Information bar for ActiveX controls, scroll to the ActiveX controls and plug-ins section of the LIST, and then, under Automatic prompting for ActiveX controls, click Enable.
* To turn off the Information bar for file downloads, scroll to the Downloads section of the list, and then, under Automatic prompting for file downloads, click Enable.
5. Click OK, click Yes to confirm that you want to make the change, and then click OK again.

You can learn more about Active X Controls (add-ons) here - http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/Windows7/Should-I-install-ActiveX-controls

Hope this HELPS!

Cheers,
Cassandra
IE Outreach TeamHello Casandra

That's great! It works!

I'm very grateful.

Thanks again.

High1

How do I place a PULL DOWN BUTTON in browser's address bar like internet explorer?

Is there a way to customize chrome so it warns me when I'm trying to close two tabs?

>>>>I've already visited google chrome official help forum<<<<<<< Thanks 4 your help!Quote from: JooBear on November 07, 2010, 01:19:13 PM

How do I place a PULL DOWN BUTTON in browser's address bar like internet explorer?

Is there a way to customize chrome so it warns me when I'm trying to close two tabs?

Athlon 64 x2 Dualcore 5600+ processor
GeForce 8800GTS 512 MB video card
Asus M2N-E motherboard
4 gb ram
250 gb hard drive
All drivers up to date

In the past several days the streaming video on internet TV and Firefox has been constantly stopping and starting and buffering but IE is not having the problem. Sometimes I CHECK them and they are ok. Any Ideas?Well let me throw a few ideas out there. Couldnt be display drivers because I UPDATED them. This seems to be a phenomenon that comes around once or twice a year, perhaps factors that are beyond our control? I have Roadrunner for an ISP and the speed stays steady.Close Firefox. Go Start>All Programs>MOZILLA Firefox, click on Mozilla Firefox (safe mode). Same thing?

Quaxo-- You hit the nail on the head and were dead right on this one -- thanks! The language for non-unicode programs did the trick. Now I can download stuff in English. In addition, it reverted some of my applications that had been running in Japanese back to English. For example, my touchpad control was in Japanese but reverted back to English after I made the change. Several people had suggested several things but you are the one with the best (and most simple) solution!
Thanks again.Ok, glad you were able to FIND that setting and get it all sorted out. If you have any more trouble, swing on back by. I was trying to figure out the best forum category to post this one. My new Acer laptop has an HDMI slot. So, I went online and bought a 2-meter HDMI cable on Amazon (thus saving a load of money because they cost a fortune in the stores here!). I hooked it up to my Sharp TV and I can't seem to get a full-screen picture. I have tried adjusting the screen resolution with no success. I can't get the picture on my 26" screen to be full size.

For the past couple of years I've simply been USING the separate video and audio connections and I've had no trouble getting a full-screen picture.

Any suggestions?What model is your laptop?Quote from: hockeysticks on November 13, 2010, 02:52:59 AM

I can't get the picture on my 26" screen to be full size.

I just started having this PROBLEM yesterday while running Firefox. When I go to Google it loads the initial search page fine, but then once I search something Firefox crashes. I searched around online and have found other people complaining about the same thing, and they mention starting Firefox in safe mode with add-ons disabled. I've done that, but I don't know what else to do from there to fix the problem. Suggestions?Close Firefox. Go Start>All Programs>Mozilla Firefox, click on Mozilla Firefox (safe mode). Same thing?No, it does not crash in safe mode.Then there are issues with either extensions or themes you have installed...That's it.
Restart FF in normal mode, disable all add-ons.
Restart again, use it for a while.
No crash?
Enable one add-on.
Restart.
No crash?
Enable next one....and so on.

Main suspects - toolbars.I've been having many problems with firefox crashing, I thought it was some of the add on scripts but now I will try what was suggested here and uninstall the toolbars.That explains problems that I have been having on occasion. I'll be removing add on's and putting them back one at a time. Thanksmake sure your history is cleaned every week or 10 days, it can make the browser run really SLOW and also crash. Look for updates,

Firefox is still the best browser I must say, it just might be a temporary bug, Mozilla does fix bugs regularly as an alternative if I run into problems with Firefox I just switch over and use Google chrome while I wait for an Firefox update, this has happened to me a few times, Google Chrome is the best for SEARCHING on Google, just type your keyword search terms into the address bar and away you go.Quote from: ameliaj8 on November 09, 2010, 11:09:46 PM

make sure your history is cleaned every week or 10 days, it can make the browser run really slow and also crash.

I'm unable to connect to a website called www.bakabt.com.

I've test out the website on my ipod touch using WIFI and on other computers and the website is up. I've also turned my computer back onto safe mode with networking and the website comes up fine. I've also RAN Malware Bytes and anti-virus software. I've also turned off all my firewalls for the duration of the test and the website does not come up.

When I load my windows normally, on any of the web browsers, I'm unable to connect to the website.

This is very frustrating and I WANT to get to the bottom of why exactly this is happening.I moved your post out of the malware forum.all right this is awkward as I have two identical posts on the same forums but my problem still remains unsolved and I've tried everything. The website just wont work on my normal loaded computer rather than safe mode networking computer that allows me to view those websites.

[recovering disk space - old attachment deleted by admin]Most likely, your Eset, MBAM, or PCTools firewalls is blocking the site, for whatever reason.
See, if you can access the site using this address: http://95.211.6.148no i am still unable to access that ip address.

I used EnumProcess to check all my firewalls.
I disabled all my firewalls before and tried accessing that website but I still could not.
People suggested to me that it had to be some malware as i am able to access it in safe mode.Go Start>Run (Start Search in Vista), type in:
msconfig
Click OK (hit Enter in Vista).

Click on Startup tab.
Click Disable all
IMPORTANT! In case of laptop, make sure, you do NOT disable any keyboard, or TOUCHPAD entries.

Click Services tab.
Put checkmark in Hide all Microsoft services
Click Disable all.

Click OK.
Restart computer in Normal Mode.

NOTE. If you use different firewall, than Windows firewall, turn Windows firewall on, just for this test, since your regular firewall won't be running.
If you use Windows firewall, you're fine.

Same problem?Yes I am now able to visit that website again. So in conclusion it's ONE of the start up programs that is blocking my connection to that website right?

Also to make things more convenient should I keep sorting out what start up programs that don't interfere with that website to allow them to be enabled again?Quote

So in conclusion it's one of the start up programs that is blocking my connection to that website right?

HI i am running windows 7.i recently installed i-e 9.since then i have lost all sorts i keep finding things are not there or i cant'do things .like i am on a page and i want to print it it wont' print. i have lost sky emails i can bring up my sky HOME page click emails log on and nothing,i get a white page or .cannot display this webpage.i can get my emails going through FIREFOX,but thats not how it was . what i would like to do is uninstall i-e 9.i have tried some websites and they tell me how,but it is all about the same info. type in APPWIZ.CPL open programmes&AMP; features.view installed updates look for IE9 then uninstall.
done all that, except when i get to the page view installed updates there is no mention of ie9.there is just a page with a list of updates with numbers BEHIND them such as kb1234688 or kb2144618.thats me stumped any ideas'. pleasehttp://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/internet-explorer/help/ie-9/how-do-i-install-or-uninstall-internet-explorer-9

Hi GUYS,

I have a problem regarding my mozilla firefox, it KEPT on crashing. I tried to UNINSTALLED and reinstalled it again but the same result HAPPENED. I don't know what seems to be the problem. Hope you can help me this one. Thanks in advance.
Do you have any themes, add-ons or plug-in installed. If so, disable them, one by one, and SEE if problem persists.

I used fire fox web browser when I change the web address and press inter it will return the default browser what is the solution

thank'sWhat OS are you running? What browser is set as your default browser?i used win xp sp2 OS .the default browser is fire fox.I'm using win7 and mine does the same thing and it asks me if I want to MAKE it my default browser every time I launch firefox. Is it a win7 thing? What browser are you using?The default browser is www.google.com. And when I change the address, let say www.yahoo.com. It will not open the yahoo web site .it return to Google website.Your getting your terminology mixed up here...the Browser is Firefox....the default Homepage is google...
If it's getting redirected after making changes there's a good chance you are infected...

Visit our Virus and malware section and follow the INFO on posting your LOGS...If you are not a member of admin group, definitely it is DUE to u have no sufficient PRIVILEGES to change the browser settings! If you are an admin, then your system have infected as said in the previous post!

Try starting Internet Explorer without add-ons. Add-ons are a primary cause of this type of thing. I don't have a XP machine to see the exact program location in the start menu but it is labelled "Internet Explorer (no addons)".

Also try deleting your temporary files. steps

re: the first problem it seems he option to prompt on disconnection from a dial-up connection is no longer AVAILABLE, at least in IE8.
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Nutcase's syntax and prose style is very (Bill)rich, I begin to think...

I am glad that Salmon Trout at last begins to think. It helps in life to do this.

Also try deleting your temporary files.
re: the first problem it seems he option to prompt on disconnection from a dial-up connection is no longer available, at least in IE8.

BC Programmer,
Sorry, this jumped out on me.
In the startup menu there is no mention of `no add-ons', but perhaps I do not have any.

I am not too clear about add-ons, I presume they have to be actually added and are not things that are marked in any way in the options.
Anyway thank you for trying. If what I have written here is wrong, pleaase let me know.

I regularly delete these temporary files, both by doing what you say in the options and by simply seeking the files in FAR (a windows idea like Norton Commander) which shows up ALL files including hidden, system and so on (which Explorer does not) and deleting them. I can delete all the folders except one, and in that one I delete the files. (You see from this that I am an old DOS man who has some difficulties with windows and more with the internet, but generally I manage).

I am having trouble viewing VIDEOS with my browser.

Example, if I go on youtube.com – I can heard the video fine, but it only shows random frames.

Also on some video sites, it tells me that a script is running slow, and do I want to continue or not.

I tried reinstalling the browsers (firefox), and reinstalling flash, but same problem.

Anyone know what the problem is?
Who is your ISP? What speed do they advertise? And have you tested the speed your SELF to see if they are really delivering what they advertise?Quote from: rthompson80819 on October 28, 2010, 05:08:00 PM

Who is your ISP? What speed do they advertise? And have you tested the speed your self to see if they are really delivering what they advertise?

I am having trouble viewing videos with my browser.

Example, if I go on youtube.com – I can heard the video fine, but it only shows random frames.

Also on some video sites, it tells me that a script is running slow, and do I want to continue or not.

I tried reinstalling the browsers (firefox), and reinstalling flash, but same problem.

Anyone know what the problem is?

When I GO into a FLASH WEBSITE in ie10 it FLASHES?HTTP://forums.adobe.com/thread/1024504?tstart=0