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Ok in every site that contains video that is played by windows media play are not working in IE or FF
What is going on?
The computer is new with WMP 11 installed QUOTE

Ok in every site that contains video that is played by windows media play are not working in IE or FF
What is going on?
The computer is new with WMP 11 installed

Isnt WMP 11 still a beta? That might have something to do with it.  Either that or for some reason your codecs are not loading correctly.

If you have the time I would uninstall 11 and install 10 just to check, or just simply reinstall 11.  Reinstalling something like WMP can be a big help sometimes.

I dont see it
With some direction instruction would help
Thanks

Any i have finally uninstalled WMP 11 and reinstalled WMP 10 but it did work.

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I dont see it
With some direction instruction would help
Thanks

Any i have finally uninstalled WMP 11 and reinstalled WMP 10 but it did work.

so u can play  the videos by wmp on ie now??..................and how do i unistall wmp 11?? :-? :-?

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I dont see it
With some direction instruction would help
Thanks

Any i have finally uninstalled WMP 11 and reinstalled WMP 10 but it did work.

so u can play  the videos by wmp on ie now??..................and how do i unistall wmp 11?? :-? :-?

and i have wmp 10 right now not 11 .............so i how do i unistall it?? :-? :-? :-? :-?

When I log onto the internet through Tiscali on my laptop, it should AUTOMATICALLY open Internet Explorer so that i can start surfing the web. Instead i GET an error saying 'Cannot Open Browser' or 'You do not have the right permissions'. This is driving me insane. any ideas?Did this ever work CORRECTLY? If so, what has changed and when? Are you free of any malware? WHat do you use for protection? What OS? What version of IE?

SEE below.

I don't know for sure when it started but in Internet Explorer under the File tab, clicking on send page or link by EMAIL does nothing. I know it use to work . It might have started after a Windows XP reinstall in place (repair). Anybody know a fix without a reformat and reinstall?Simply reinstalling your email program MAY fix this.  Do you have Outlook?  (Not Outlook Express.)  If not, you could try Thunderbird.I have Outlook Express. Would I go to the control panel -add remove programs and remove (uncheck box) Outlook Express then check it again for a reinstall?You can certainly try that.  But for various reasons, if you uninstall Outlook Express, I do not recommend reinstalling it.  It deserves its bad reputation.I'm a little surprised to hear you say that. I've always had good luck with it. If I uninstall it, do you think I'll lose my messages and address book? I wish I could just install over the top of it.If you do that, backup your files there FIRST. If you want to reinstall OE then do so and if the files are damaged, just use your backups.
Is Outlook Express set as your email program in Internet Explorer?  Yes it is.Let's consider the possibility that this is really an IE problem, not OE.  So, I'm suggesting some disk cleanup, using CCleaner.  No guarantee, but I think it's worth a try.I've tried several disk maint. programs. Rather than trying to reinstall again (unless I find more BROKEN things) I'll just wait for IE7 . I KINK of think that the problem is in Internet Explorer also.How do you know OE is set as your email program in IE, where did you look?
Can you send a link to your desktop from IE?I clicked on Tools - Internet Options - Programs....and?Outlook Express is associated with the E-mail listing. Quote

I've tried several disk maint. programs.

is there a way to record internet radio? cuz in my there is no techno radio station. so i can put it on a cd. so i can listen to my techno music at work.Yes.  You can use Audacity (see the software FAQ - you know the drill) to record anything that is being played by your sound card.

Beware of copyright breaches...will it say copyright on the internet radio WINDOW?where is it i LOOKED in the database?  

i probaly skipped it Quote

will it say copyright on the internet radio window?

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where is it i looked in the database?  

This is where the Ctrl+F key combination comes in HANDY.

"Audacity" is there under the "Multimedia" section in the second POST.  

I've had this problem for about a month now and its really starting to get on my nerves; so i hope one of you guys can help me out. Some web pages will load but others won't.

example: i can get this one to load but myspace.com or microsoft.com won't load at all or i get a cannot connect to server error, or i get just a white page with done at the bottom. I had reset all of my settings, reset my router and have done everything that i can think of to fix the problem.

I use IE 6.0.2900.2180.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301 - 1519. I updated to service pack two after the problem started hoping that it would fix my problem, but it has not.

Any help at all would be appreciated.First a quick couple of scans to make sure your computer is clean.

Online Virus Scan and SPYWARE Scan
http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/activescan.htm

Online Malware Scan
http://www.ewido.net/en/Hi ,

you also CHECK these websites

www.symantec.com/securitycheck
www.lavasoft.com for adware

Ok I scanned my computer with ewido and came across some minor tojans and some other malware. Also used adaware and got some mining cookies. But it still hasn't fixed the problem with having some pages load and others not load.

yet again any help would be appreciated.Online Virus Scan and Spyware Scan
http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/activescan.htm


1. Start
2. Settings
3. Control Panel
4. Internet Options
5. Security tab
6. Reset all 4 security zones to Default
 
1. Start
2. Settings
3. Control Panel
4. Internet Options
5. Privacy
6. RESTORE 1 Default button
 
1. Start
2. Settings
3. Control Panel
4. Internet Options
5. ADVANCED
6. Restore 1 Default button

You may need to do the following as well
  
1. Start
2. Settings
3. Control Panel
4. Internet Options
5. General tab
6. Remove cookies, temporary files and history

Kudos to RAPTOR.

Hi,

how can i block all the web pages and allow only the web base email pages. for surfing.

Thanks.Try explaining this one again in a little more detail.  :-?Yes, that one NEEDS some clarification.  My guess is he means being ABLE to access web-based email accounts such as Hotmail or Yahoo Mail, but no other websites.  Again, just a guess.Perhaps he will return and shed some light on this great mystery.... Quote

Yes, that one needs some clarification.  My guess is he means being able to access web-based email accounts such as Hotmail or Yahoo Mail, but no other websites.  Again, just a guess.

Hi,

how can i block all the web pages and allow only the web base email pages. for surfing.

Thanks.

I have a laptop, I installed AOL and have an excisting account with them and then just use my dial tone from HOME to connect to the internet it gives me a message saying "we were unable to connect, CHECK your connections, cable"  Ive tried it at somebody elses house also and still not getting a internet connection?  does anybody know why? and if its the actual connection on the laptoP?Contact AOL by PHONE. They will WALK you through it step by step. They do this thousands of TIMES a day for customers.

Can any one tell how to get around this? Windows XP Professional INTERNET Explorer BETA 7Remember it IS a beta product.  Someone needs to flash an announcement, just like Nathan did when he disabled guest posting, that looks like this:

USING INTERNET EXPLORER 7 IS A WASTE OF TIME

Actually, we can omit the "7". IE 7 Works fine , except for when in doesn't!

I say to get past that Error , Uninstall IE7 and Go back to IE6

Im useing IE7 Right now! Quote

Someone needs to flash an announcement, just like Nathan did when he disabled guest posting, that looks like this:

USING INTERNET EXPLORER 7 IS A WASTE OF TIME

Actually, we can omit the "7".

Hey all!  

IE has an option in Tools, Internet Options, Accessability that allows you to 'Format documents using my style sheet'. Does Mozilla have anything comparable? I can't seem to find it, and I can't convince Mozilla to block ads on www.neopets.com, so I'd like to force it to refer to a custom style sheet before it displays the site.

I realize this is actually not a question about IE, but this seemed to be the most appropriate forum anyhow.  This kind of functionality is generally made availablethrough extensions for Mozilla/Firefox.  Try the >Web Developer< extension.  It should be able to meet your needs.That's kinda cool...but I'm stuck again. I downloaded and installed that addon, but the only option I can find that links to my style sheet is in 'CSS', 'Add user style sheet'. When that is clicked, it works GREAT for that one page, but as soon as I REFRESH, the ads are back and there's obviously no link to my style sheet anymore. How do I hook it up permanently?Sorry - I didn't FULLY take in your problem.  I answered the question, not the problem.

You actually need the >Adblock< or >Adblock Plus<.  The latter has only just been released and I'm afraid I'm not sure of the difference between the two.Alright, I've downloaded and installed Adblock Plus. Unfortunately, what I want to do is described here:

Element hiding: using raw CSS

If even selecting elements by any attribute isn’t enough, you can use the full power of CSS selectors. For example the following rule will hide anything following a div element with class “adheader”: ##div.adheader + *. The two hashes indicate that this element hiding rule is to be interpreted as a CSS selector (this particular one is a adjacent sibling selector).

Note: This functionality is for advanced users only, you should be comfortable with CSS selectors to use it. Adblock Plus won’t be able to check the syntax of the selector you are adding, if you use invalid CSS syntax you might break other (valid) rules you have. Check JavaScript Console for CSS errors.

I am definitely not an advanced user. I have the css that I use in IE, is there any way to post that and get some advice on how to format it according to the above? I'm so close!  Sure.  Just tell us exactly what you'd like to do, and we'll do our best to help.  Coolio!

Okay, here's my CSS:

div.ban,div.bottomban, div#ban,div#bottomban {

display: none !important;

}

This simple style sheet, when linked to IE, completely prevents the top and bottom banner on www.neopets.com from showing up. It removes that space entirely, it doesn't leave a blank box or anything. So, the whole page moves up because the top banner has completely disappeared, know what I mean? Same for the ad on the bottom.

According to what I posted earlier about using raw CSS, I thought I had to add ##div.ban and ##div.bottomban to the elements sections of the Adblock...but that didn't work. So, ideas?  Whereabouts on the site are you seeing those adverts?  I haven't found them yet.  Do you need to log in to see them?  If so, I may have to ASK you to PM me your login details (you could set your password to something different to normal first).  I kind of need to be able to see it for myself.Well, I sent you one of my account name/pw to log into, but even when I'm not logged in, they're displayed for me. Wonder why you don't see them? You're using IE or Firefox?

Anyhow, by blocking individual domains I've now GOTTEN rid of the ads, but the ad space is still there (just blank yellow) at the top of the screen. The CSS gets rid of that in IE, so I'd still prefer to use those elements somehow.Got your PM and will look at this Monday.  I use Firefox most of the time.Okay, I got it to work by adding the following to AdblockPlus's list: #div(ban)
#div(bottomban)You won't see the effects immediately, as you do with other blocked elements.  To see the page with the elements removed, you need to refresh the page.YES! Sweet!  

Thanks Rob!Glad you've got things the way you like them!

Hi Expert !!!

sir, I have to open/logon my official  INTERNET WEB SITE within interval of 1 or 2 hours daily. The main server is not here. The Home PAGE have to Put the USERNAME AND PASSWORD and have to click then to login. Due to everytime fitting USERNAME AND PASSWORD and click its stressfull.

Is there anyway/program/code through i will not have to open Internet explore and don't have to put USERNAME, PASSWORD again and again or automatic logon.

It's automatically work within inteval.

REgards,
JayYou can open and login to a website by scripting IE. Need to know the address of the site.

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within interval of 1 or 2 hours daily

You can open and login to a website by scripting IE. Need to know the address of the site.

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within interval of 1 or 2 hours daily

Not sure what you mean by this but we may be able to set up something with the task scheduler or an internal timer in the login script.

Let us know. 8-)

Jay,



Replace username and password with real values. Save the script with a vbs extension and run from the command prompt as wscript scriptname.vbs

Note: If security is a concern, the password should be in a external data store preferably in encrypted form. Consider also that such a scheme would result in considerable additional complexity and overhead.

 Good luck. 8-)

I can only reproduce your error if IE is terminated while the script is running. Perhaps I don't understand what you're trying to do. After IE is started, the site brought up and logged-in what exactly do you expect to happen? I'm also unclear about the interval thing.

 8-)

how do i FIND this infoClick on HELP, then on About INTERNET Explorer.This is true on any other WINDOWS application as well.

Five Problems (only three internet related)

1) Every now and then i'll try to click on a certain link or button and I get a response this problem is making it very difficult to use the web when half on it is unaccessable...

2) When I try using the "shift" button under the "enter" button a box keeps coming up instead of capitalizing the letter.

3)  Every time I press "enter" itunes opens...

4) I can't log into HOTMAIL once I type in my info and press log in it won't load.

5) I'm having problems viewing (some) flash files and a "WINDOWS Media(TM) Video FILE" stored on my PC that used to work fine.

+++Does anyone know how to fix any of these problems.  if so either message me on here or email me at [email protected] Thank You1. do a virus scan
2. do a spyware scan
3. run ccleaner. (download ccleaner here)

PLEASE post back here if this does not fix the problems.Posting an e-mail address is a great idea to get a LOT of spam. You will understand this shortly. Check your inbox.  a little off topic, but how does putting your email on a public forum make you get spam? do spammers have bots that seek out posted email addresses? im curious.That is correct.hmm sneaky kind of guys...You don't know the half of it...

I have a Dell Dimension desktop operating with WINDOWS XP.  I can get to the net using IE 6.x but when I try to get to an MSN page using my hotmail/passport login, I get a message saying that IE has encountered a problem and will shut down.  They ask if I want to send a message about this problem to MS, I click yes and it closes out of IE.  I have tried REBOOTING and going to the site in a different manner but no joy.  This seems to happen periodically.  It GOES away for awhile and then comes back.  I think I am current on all my Windows updates.  Try downloading Sun's Java VM from www.java.com.  Might help.  I'd also recommend moving away from IE, in favour of Firefox or OPERA, but I'm not convinced that MSN will work 100% with those non-MS browsers...  Still, it's unlikely to get worse!

I have Internet Explorer 6, and tried to upgrade to 7. After I installed it from microsoft.com, I began setup. After a while, it said that it could not be installed and that I should restart to undo everything. So I did. Once my COMPUTER rebooted, I started getting messages about things not being able to start because file iertuti.dll or somehting like that was missing. I got this message for a bunch of things like Windows Media Player, Norton, etc. So I tried the last known good configuration thing, and that didn't work. Then a friend emailed me the file, and I put it into the System32 folder, and now the message doesn't come anymore. But, Internet Explorer still doesn't work, every page says page cannot be displayed. Don't know if this matters, but I got some annoying malware that might have something to do with this. Can anyone help me?Go to Add/Remove programs on the Control Panel. Make sure "Show Updates" is listed. Find IE 7 near the bottom and remove it.

And stay away from betas. I went to Add/Remove w/ the show updates checked, and found IE 7. I assume you mean remove the Update for Internet Explorer 7 Beta 3 (KB922880) subcategory, of the main category Windows Internet Explorer 7 Beta 3, cause the main IE category didn't have a remove option. But when I tried to remove the subcategory, it said Setup has detected that Windows Internet Explorer has been upgraded on your computer since KB922880 was installed. If you remove KB922880 your system will be unusable. The removal of KB922880 cannot continue.
I'm assuming this means Windows thinks that I only want to get rid of the update, but the update pretty much is IE7 so it won't let me?  

PLUS, I forgot to say in my first post, I tried to remove Internet Explorer from Add/Remove Windows Components, but after rebooting, the files were still in Program Files and nothing had changed.It sounds like you have totally FUBAR'ed the system then, at least in terms of an uninstall.

Do you have a real Windows CD if you need to reinstall it and get IE functioning?

As mentioned above NO beta product should be installed if you aren't prepared to hose your system.No, I don't have a Windows CD key  Everyone needs a real Windows CD sooner or later.

In your case it looks like sooner.  

http://www.newegg.com/ProductSort/SubCategory.asp?SubCategory=368So there's no other way to fix this besides spending 100 bucks? Quote

I went to Add/Remove w/ the show updates checked, and found IE 7. I assume you mean remove the Update for Internet Explorer 7 Beta 3 (KB922880) subcategory, of the main category Windows Internet Explorer 7 Beta 3, cause the main IE category didn't have a remove option. But when I tried to remove the subcategory, it said Setup has detected that Windows Internet Explorer has been upgraded on your computer since KB922880 was installed. [HIGHLIGHT]If you remove KB922880 your system will be unusable. [/highlight]The removal of KB922880 cannot continue.
I'm assuming this means Windows thinks that I only want to get rid of the update, but the update pretty much is IE7 so it won't let me?  

But i think CCLEANER the latest version can do the uninstalling ie7

BTW, did you apply this method
http://msdn.microsoft.com/ie/releasenotes/default.aspx


  infoseeker

I have Windows Me. When I CLICK Tools - Internet Options - Temporary Internet Files - Delete Files & Delete all OFFLINE Content....my computer hangs & then goes blank. I have to unplug it to restart it. Ran Spybot S&D & there are no problems there. Any suggestions? Also, can I go to "C" - Windows Folder - Temporary Internet Files & delete those files that way? Thanks in advance! SillyLilRose
Try using ccleaner ...... http://www.filehippo.com/download_ccleaner/  it will do exactly what you want and a lot more .......... Give it a try .


dl65  Try deleting the files throught C:drive ...that will work....if not your TEMP file may have spyware/viruses etc..scan it with Ad-Aware SE personal.You could also try deleting in SAFE mode as a test.[highlight]Are you prehaps trying to delete them so no one can see what you've been looking at[/highlight] Quote

[highlight]Are you prehaps trying to delete them so no one can see what you've been looking at[/highlight]

Dear god somebody help me.
I'm trying to play this set of shockwave games.
Here is an example of one http://www.shockwave.com/gamelanding/carriethecaregiver.jsp
A minute after the game starts I get the dreaded "IE has encountered a problem and needs to shut down"
I've tried firefox and get the same problem. I've tried uninstalling shockwave and the plug-in's. No use. Any suggestions?What version of Windows? What service pack? What version of IE? What virus/spyware protection is being used? When did this start? And of course, etc. Quote

What version of Windows? What service pack? What version of IE? What virus/spyware protection is being used? When did this start? And of course, etc.

What version of Windows? What service pack? What version of IE? What virus/spyware protection is being used? When did this start? And of course, etc.

Do you have an original shiny XP CD for a re-install ? ?

One liscensed copy per machine according to the Mothership...

If the machine was licsensed originally with a copy of XP legit than yes you can re-install...otherwise all bets are off.

Look for a sticker on the case that has validation #'s on it.

Hey Guys,

I was looking through my registry and I was trying to find the string that enables certain tabs to show up. Such as under internet explorer, you can go to tools - internet options - and then you GET a whole bunch of tabs. I needed to know if you knew where in the registry keys for the tabs are. Thanks in advance!
-BTYLet me say that playing in the registry has CAUSED heartache and reinstalls for many as the system can become totally unusable. If you are familiar with this and are willing to risk it, at least make a backup copy first.  Dude trust me when it comes to this stuff I know what I'm doing. I know all about how if you mess with the registry you can crash your computer and everything. And a backup of the registry is the first thing I did. Lol Most of the time I just go in and poke around a bit. Never change anything becuase I know what it can do. But thanks for the warning.
-BTYWhat tabs are you trying to make show up?  Or are you trying to hide some?  What are you actually trying to do?LOl .......Hi Rob ...........   Quote

Dude trust me when it comes to this stuff I know what I'm doing.

Ok well the thing is I didn't tell you one thing. And after this your probably won't help me which is ok.
-BTY

just today my INTERNET explorer started showing every thing in large PRINT. like it has low resolution.
does any one know what to do to fix this? :-?Hold your control key down & SCROLL your mouse wheel or select IE>VIEW>Text Size.

Check your resolution if the above fails.thanks,  back to normal

i was recently trying to PLAY runescape and i GET an error on my IE and on my desktop wich is in a txt document. if anyone can help me id be gratful. the error is attached please download it and see if you can make sence of it thanks.



i have sum but i only use them for scanning NONE RUN in the background.

is this one of those thing which no-one can FIX?

Hi,

I RECENTLY went to high SPEED internet.  since then all my printouts from my e-mails and printouts from my web pages are so small I can barely read them.  I have tried all the changes suggested, from Tools, View text etc. but when I do another print out it's the same thing.  I never had this problem before I went to the high speed.  Any help would be appreciated.

thank you.What browser are you using?  Is it the same one you were using before GETTING your high speed Internet service?Thank you for replying.

I had Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox.  I could use either one.Do you have the same problem with both browsers?  And, what do you use for email?I have the same problem with both browsers.  My e-mail is with Yahoo Quote

I have tried all the changes suggested, from Tools, View text etc. but when I do another print out it's the same thing.  

I am currently using Internet Explorer 6.0 Package 1 update (WINDOWS ME). Up until a couple days ago when I would open a website it would open in full screen. Something happened. Now the screen comes up to half the size every time, and I have to use the maximize SQUARE in the upper right hand corner to maximize the screen. Can somebody tell me how to set my computer back to the full screen mode. When I say full screen, all the toolbars were still there. This is very frustrating to me. Help!! I should tell you...I am not a computer whiz. You will have to talk in simple language. Thanks a BUNCH!!

MaryIE remembers the window setting size of the last screen when you close it.  goyellow....... Just grab the edge of the reduced size widow and pull it out to the desired width , then pull it up or down to the desired height.
Now when you close that window up it should remember ....

dl65   YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME!!!!!!! You solved my problem and I am no LONGER frustrated. Thank you. Thank you. I just happened to come upon this site, and am I ever happy I did. You made my day. Quote

YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME!!!!!!! You solved my problem and I am no longer frustrated. Thank you. Thank you. I just happened to come upon this site, and am I ever happy I did. You made my day.

I just signed my hubby up for a Hotmail Account.  When he tries to send a message he gets an error message "Internet Explorer has experiences a problem and needs to shut down............"  What is the problem?  ShariWindows version? Service PACK? Any relevant history? Did it work absolutely fine before and now except for this ONE issue? WHat spyware/virus protection are you using?Thanks for responding.  Windows XP, never had the problem before but I have been having trouble when I boot up the "E" for EMachine doesnt always go away and I have to push the button to turn the machine off, sometimes for a couple of times; WOULD that make a difference?  ShariGuess I should answer the REST of your QUESTIONS.  Service Pack, yes, Spyware=Spy Sweeper, new version.  Shari Quote

Thanks for responding.  Windows XP, never had the problem before but I have been having trouble when I boot up the "E" for EMachine doesnt always go away and [highlight]I have to push the button to turn the machine off, sometimes for a couple of times; would that make a difference?[/highlight]  Shari

"Internet Explorer has experiences a problem and needs to shut down............"

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"Internet Explorer has experiences a problem and needs to shut down............"

You should also check Windows Update for critical updates, Microsoft pump them out like sausages.

:exclamation
I downloaded IE7 a few days ago. It's very different from IE6. I don't see any of the usual Menu tabs, such as file, edit, view, go etc. There is no help tab to see if I actually got the finished Ie7. I'm pretty sure it wasn't the beta. It wasn't supposed to be. I get to my favorites by clicking on the gold star LOCATED at the far left of the "toolbar" (all icons).

My entire computer is running very slow both offline and on. I often lose my INTERNET connection and can't load web pages with either IE7 or Mozilla Firefox. Would the 2 browsers create a conflict?  It didn't seem to before IE7.  I've been trying out Firefox for a couple of weeks now, but some sites require IE.
Any suggestions?
I run Zone ALARM, AVG and have AdAware also.

I'm running a Dell Dimension 2400
XP Home Edition SP2
CPU 2.20 ghz
512 ram
40 GB hard drive NTFS - 72 rpm
DSL Westell Modem Model 2200
Thanks for any help you can give
mejco

Right-click in some of the blank space in the menu area (e.g. to the right of the tabs).  Check the "Menu bar" option.  There should be no conflict between the two browsers.

Your computer may benefit from a system cleanup.  I use the following routine on all the computers I service:

CCleaner
Eusing Free REGISTRY Cleaner
Defrag
Spybot S&D
Virus check
Windows Updates
X-Ray PC (to check for rogue processes) 
Thanks so much Guru.  I did that and now have my MENUS!!

Thanks also for the tips on system cleanup.  Your computers must be squeaky clean.
Regards
mejco

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Your computers must be squeaky clean.

My wife and I have seperate user accounts using XP on our PC.If she logs on to the internet and remains logged on and I then open my user account and try to connect to internet, I get an error message with the heading"MS Visual C+++ Runtime LIBRARY" Runtime Error - Prog: C\Prog Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE. !! If I then return to her account,and log her off, I can then connect to the internet! Is this normal? Incidently ,we have no problems accessing our e-mail accounts. Any suggestions WOULD be welcomeTry creating another user account. Then re-boot and log in to her account and re-create the situation. Now log on to the new user account and see if the same THING occurs...
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Try creating another user account. Then re-boot and log in to her account and re-create the situation. Now log on to the new user account and see if the same thing occurs...

With IE6 I could scroll to a toolbar for EDITING. I could edit a document with EITHER Excel or Word. In IE7 in the File toolbar it allows me to edit with Excel only. How can I get an option to edit it with Word??

PeterGo to Tools, Internet Options, Programs, and click on the drop arrow to display the list of options for HTML editor.  If Word is listed, select it, click Apply and OK.Thanks that works! However, not WANTING to sound greedy, if the document I have opened needs to be edited how can I get Excel for use in editing? Do I need to open the options folder again and everytime I need to change the editing "tool"?

PeterI suspect multiple ways of editing a web page can be added to the IE7 Page menu so that you do not need to go to Tool, Internet Options, ..., and change the PROGRAM, by editing Windows Registry.  But, I have not found a reference on how to do that.  You might Google for something.  Here is one thing I found which talks about a Registry entry, but I don't know whether this particular reference can be applied to Win XP and IE7: Internet Explorer Client Registry Layout

If you're not familiar with editing of the Registry, be very careful.  The wrong move can cause major problems with your COMPUTER.

Downloaded and installed IE 7.  Taskbar is not present when IE 7 is opened to my home page at full screen and I cannot find the IE, OE and Show Desktop icons with the pointer as I could with IE 6.  Must I minimize 7 to JUMP to OE?  Or am I missing something?   :-? Thanks. Old_Soldier.......  Does it display ok when you just have it set to Maximize as opposed to full screen ?

I had IE 7 installed for a few days ..... but I really didn't like it , so I reverted back to IE 6 ......... There have been many COMPLAINTS about the latest version of IE 7 ...... I would hope that MS fix the ISSUES with it .

DL65   Quote

Taskbar is not present when IE 7 is opened to my home page at full screen  

I cannot find the IE, OE and Show Desktop icons with the pointer as I could with IE 6.  

My IE 6 task bar is not hidden in full screen mode

I had no problem visiting the forums of a webpage i view (Link Below) but since last night i GET this ERROR messege. Does anyone know how to FIX this??

Ikonboard has exited with the following error:

Can't query the data from 'topic_views' Reason: Can't open file: 'topic_views.MYD'. (errno: 145) Query: SELECT

This error was reported at: Sources/iDatabase/Driver/mySQL.pm line 269.

I also get this message when trying to look at a post on this FORUM error below

The board field does not accept / in the query stringSometimes people are to quick to blame their computer for things that are caused by external sources which they have no control over. Quote

Sometimes people are to quick to blame their computer for things that are caused by external sources which they have no control over.

We are moving to a new intranet SERVER in work which is looked after by a separate team and they want to change the home page address from an IP address to a domain name instead.

Is there anyway we COULD attach a LINK in an E-Mail for users which they click on and it updates their homepage automatically? Or another simple SOLUTION that doesn't INVOLVE going around each PC and adding the new address manually.

Thanks in advance.

AntDo you use domain policies at all?  You can enforce IE's home page through policies. Quote

Do you use domain policies at all?  You can enforce IE's home page through policies.

There is some problem in my Internet explorer that i can not change the home page and ALSO it is not showing normaly. I think there is some files curepted by virus, spyware or adware for which i can not change my home page and also the RUN command option is hide from start menu.
The web page which one now on my Explorer is "http://thecoolpics.net/" (This SITUATION is with my current account and my account is full access MEAN Administrative)
ANY BODY NOW ABOUT PLEASE HELP ME. Panda Activescan
Ewido Online SCAN

Well, this is my FIRST time using Firefox and believe I think I'm in love with this program. It has many add ons and its has the tabbed browsing which was the one thing I missed from IE 7. Honestly a good program to install!Totally agree with you 110%.
I absolutely love Firefox, I'm so glad my friend introduced me to it shortly after version 1.0.
I've been using it ever since, it's even on my flash drive as Portable Firefox.
It totally beats IE for everything IMHO, I never use IE except for Windows Update.
Awesome program.IE 7 does have tabbed browsing but I don't like the way it works in that regard as well as Firefox.  I can't get on with IE7's tabbed browsing, it confuses me.
Links I expect to open in a new tab open in the same tab or in a new page, and then the tabs don't behave like I want them to.
I'll just stick with Firefox.Yep, I agree with you.  That's what I meant when I said I don't like the way it works in that regard as well as Firefox.  

I first started using Firefox about 2 months AGO.  I'm still using 1.5; will probably UPGRADE to 2 soon.What's holding you back?  Just curious; I upgraded as soon as it was available.Just holding off awhile to see whether any complaints were being reported.  Also, just thought I'd take some time to EXPERIENCE tabbed browsing and the other features of version 1.5 before upgrading.  That way, I'll have something to compare to.  There are some existing issues with 2.0...i'm holding off as well.

Theyre pretty responsive to bug reports so i'm sure they will be dealt with shortly. I'm content to wait til then...Personally, I've had no problems with FF2 at all, once the extensions were made compatible.
It has crashed a few times, but less than FF1.5 did, and much less than IE.Urge to uninstall rising..... Should I just downgrade to 1.5? Or should I just stick with 2 even though there are flaws?Have you had any problems with it?
There are always some problems with any program, some are just more or less buggy than others.
I'd say if you have issues with F2, then uninstall it and go back to 1.5, wait for 2.0.1 to be released (or whatever they call the next patch)
But if you don't, then stick with it.
Just my two CENTS. Quote

Urge to uninstall rising..... Should I just downgrade to 1.5? Or should I just stick with 2 even though there are flaws?

If you post in the default black type it will be easier to read. Frankly I found it too difficult to bother with.  That may be why you have had no responses. A support FORUM is not the place to personalize.  Now it's plain.  Can anyone help?

BrentinoHas it always been this way? If not, what has changed? What virus/spyware protection is being used? How do you connect to the internet?

Try this:
OK, first level the field by SETTING IE to the defaults.
 
1. Start  
2. Settings  
3. Control Panel  
4. Internet Options  
5. Security TAB  
6. Reset all 4 security zones to Default  
  
1. Start  
2. Settings  
3. Control Panel  
4. Internet Options
5. Privacy
6. Restore 1 Default button
  
1. Start  
2. Settings  
3. Control Panel  
4. Internet Options  
5. Advanced  
6. Restore 1 Default button
 
You may need to do the following as well  
  
1. Start  
2. Settings  
3. Control Panel  
4. Internet Options  
5. General tab  
6. REMOVE cookies, temporary files and history  
 
Kudos to Raptor.Thank you for your help.  This did not work.

My computer has not always been LIKE this, only for a week.  I think I have/had the Bravesentry and/or about:blank virus.  


I reposed this with the virus section.  Maybe that will help.  thanks again.
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Ewido/AVG Online ScanAnd you deleted your original post so no one here even knows what this is all about.  

Mentioning virus infestation is some key information that should have been included initially also.

I AM RUNNING A CYBER IN MY CITY. SOME GUYS LOAD SOME SEXY SITES. I HAVE REQUESTED THEM NOT TO OPEN SUCH SITES BUT THEY IGNORE ME. I WANT TO RESTRICT THE CLIENTS NOT TO LOAD SUCH SITES. IS THERE ANY IDEA TO STOP THEM TO VISIT SUCH SITES. PLZ HELP ME.


Please use lower case ........ we're not deaf .Your Caps lock key appears to be stuck.
Typing ALL IN CAPS is considered to be shouting, and it's rude.
Try using Google - there are many ways to restrict access to sites, many free.I wish I was running a cyber.  *sigh*I am reassured that he is.Run the Cyber!Where is the old Wangster, by the way?Come BACK Wangster!  All is forgiven!  (He lied.)I couldn't sleep last night WONDERING if the Cyber Tension had been resolved.  :-/2.45AM---&GT; 'Sleepless in Sydney'---> CRAMP in leg---> COFFEE---> Roll a smoke. :-/

Unusual for someone with 17 posts to hit & run.

trying to save an email message from either print view or regular view onto the thumb drive but kept getting a message that the drive is write protected & a file cannot be saved on a write protected disk.  i don't follow as i've been filing stuff on the thumb drive earlier in the day.  i CHECKED the PROPERTIES of the thumb drive & even changes to share permission & it still won't work.  there is plenty of free space on the tjhumb drive.  any way to save the message?  i tried SAVING it as html, WEB, text, etc w/out luckLook for a tiny...and i mean tiny switch which turns this on on the thumb drive...
You might want to check the manufacturers site for more info.Another drive by poster. The light is being dimmed.  indeed it was a tiny tiny switch that unlocked the thumb drine.  thanks PATIO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!You're more than Welcome and stop by anytime...

Iwhen I clicked on my I.E. icon from my desktop,.. I got the following url.
                         http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/ie6/downloads/default.mspx

Can someone advise me which update would suit me,.. I have I.E. 6. Will updateing to I.E. 7 be a wise move.

                                           Thanks.IE7 is a recommended update, it's more secure than IE6 and finally includes tabbed browsing
However, many people don't like the new interface (including me)
I would say get it though, as Microsoft won't stop bugging you till you do (lol)Can you elaborate on the 'Interface' please,.. does it alter the way my home page looks.. 'GOOGLE'No, it won't change the way the web sites look
The menu bar, address bar, and the icons look different, and some things are in different places, for example the refresh button is on the right Quote

No, it won't change the way the web sites look
The menu bar, address bar, and the icons look different, and some things are in different places, for example the refresh button is on the right

Quote

No, it won't change the way the web sites look
The menu bar, address bar, and the icons look different, and some things are in different places, for example the refresh button is on the right

O.K. Thanks for that Calum .. suppose I'd get used.  

I would like to update my ie6 with vital updates,.. but.. its asking me if I would like to d/load the service pack.. ..

Talisman
Quote

I would like to update my ie6 with vital updates,.. but.. its asking me if I would like to d/load the service pack.. ..

 
When you say service pack..... are you refering to SP2 .... ?
Assuming you have a legal copy of XP , you certainly want SP2 ........ as well as any other critical updates available to you . If IE 7 is included in the updates , simply remove the check mark and it won't be installed .

The above is correct,.. thanks.. will take note of that.
dl65  

my internet was working fine but my laptop was RUNNING a bit slow so i decided to RUN Tune Up Utilities 2006 and do all the test ( optimize, registry fix, everything )
after i restarted my windows, i couldnt surf the web anymore
I TRIED using IE , Avant Browser, both doesnt seem to work.
After like 10 to 15 SECS top, my browser will close on its own
Please help.
Can you do a system restore to before you installed that silly thing?Depends on which Windows he is running which we don't know as of yet either...

The tooth is on it's way.im running on windows XP

and no, i didnt do a restore point
my bad

i read somewhere that if u have a virus and u do a restore point, the virus will also be saved.
so i turned off my system restore pointGo to Start / Run and type in sfc /scannow and hit Enter...
Have that shiny XP CD handy as it will request it.

Warning: Page Has Expired...Wha??? When I go to certain--but not all--web sites and click the "back" arrow I get the message "Warning: Page has expired". Something about the page no longer beingavailable and directing me to the "REFRESH" icon. This has just started happening recently. A virus? Something I'm doing wrong?? It's annoying..jack4855.......  The example you listed is not uncommon, but just to be on the safe side, post a LINK to the site your having the trouble with and we can check it for you.
If its just the odd site , theres probably nothing wrong with your machine and your not doing anything wrong .

dl65  Two that I have accessed and encountered this problem with are "Rotten Tomatoes.com" (a movie REVIEW site) and, embarassingly enough, "Cupid.com", the internet dating site. The problem occurs at other sites as well. jack4855..... I just tried going to http://www.rottentomatoes.com/  then I tried clicking various links on the OPENING page ....... one at a time ......and when each of the new pages opened , I used the back BUTTON to go back to where I had just come from . I tried at least 6 differant links and did not run into your issue.  I wonder if somehow one of your settings has been changed. How about trying this ......... open IE and click on tools/internet options/security tab .... then click the restore defaults button and then apply and ok........ Now go back into Tools/internet options/advanced tab .... click restore defaults , click apply and ok ....... Now go back to rotten tomatoes and have a go and see if things are ok .

dl65

Can anyone send me an autorun file for IE?  (to BURN on a CD)What do you mean?I NEED an autorun file or CODE that will open a cd in IE7.  The autorun file I currently have will only open the cd in IE6What are you talking about? Are you TRYING to say that, you need an autorun file(on a cd) that will open IE7 for you. If you are you need to INSTALL IE7 because you have IE6.

Can someone give me the link to the article about removing IE7 and INSTALLING IE6 please? That would be greatly appreciated.



MikeLook in add/remove programs in your control panel. You should see the IE 7 "remove", once you remove, it will AUTOMATICALLY go back to IE 6. At LEAST that was how it was for me. It was very simple to remove IE 7. Goto http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/support/default.mspx to see the microsoft windows explaination of how to remove IE 7.Thank you, will do that right now.Just to let you know Dave mine did the same THING, it went back to IE 6.

My problem is this, on my Dell Inspiron laptop, when I click on the INTERNET Explorer icon the program opens but fails to find the MSN home page and continues searching until I stop it.   I had this problem with IE 6 on my Dell Dimension 4500 in July but, after several attempts to repair IE6,  I downloaded IE7  and the same problem occurred with that program.    When I stopped trying  to open Internet Explorer I got the usual MS message telling me that Internet Explorer was unable to link to the WEB page I requested, thus I was unable to use IE.   Exactly the same problem now occurs with my Inspiron. neither IE6 nor IE7 will work.    Fortunately I have other browsers that I can use.

I first searched the Dell Forums and found a REFERENCE to this site:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q318378

I looked at the pages in the reference in order to try to reinstall Internet Explorer 6 for Windows SP2 and  followed the instructions. But I received the message telling me that the program was set up for automatic updates and no updates were available for my system.     Presumably all the critical updates had been downloaded before the problem with IE arose.      In the three references in the section entitled "Reinstall Windows XP SP2",  I could not find any specific instructions on how to remove the existing IE software and how to reinstall it.   The problem was further discussed in the Dell Forums here:

http://delltalk.us.dell.com/supportforums/board/message?board.id=sw_winxp&message.id=194367

Later, I accidentally solved the problem but I had no idea how it occurred since I had tried several methods to overcome the problem, but I did manage eventually to load IE7  successfully on to my Dell Dimension 4500.

This is the problem that has now occurred on my laptop and I have tried several of the methods to solve the problem that I was advised previously but without success.     Naturally, I do not have IE6 and IE7 installed at the same time.

Has anybody had this problem on their computer?      Was the problem solved?     If so, how?

T.Hyde

My Computer System:

Dimension 4500, 2.53GHz processor, 512Mb DIMM, Windows XP SP2, 20Gb hard disk, 80Gb hard disk, Roxio CD R/RW, Blueyonder Broadband & LAN, Dell Photo All-in-One printer.

Dimension 4100, 1GHz processor, 256Mb SDRAM, Windows ME, 20Gb hard disk, Adaptec CD R/DW, HP Deskjet 840C, Scanjet 3300c, Blueyonder Broadband & LAN

Inspiron 8600, 1.4GHz processor, 512Mb SDRAM, Windows XP SP2, 40Gb hard disk, Philips CDRW/DVD disk drive, Blueyonder Broadband & LAN

Netgear RP614 v2 router.

The only thing I can think of, is either to check your ethernet connection (also be sure to check Crossover cable for any defects it may have) if using broadband, (If you've never had dial-up skip this) or to check you connection PROPERTIES to make sure you are not trying to dial default connection. If in connection properties it says something other than "Never dial a connection" than IE will not load correctly and at the top where the title of the page is it will say [Working Offline]. If using wireless internet be sure to check the WEP key or what ever encryption you are using to match up with you router. Hope this helps  .thyde9337.....  You post is a little confusing . You start talking about one machine and then factor in a second one and then a third is mentioned.
How about stating with one and lets see if we can get that one sorted out .
You connect to the net via a router and a cable modem.
Does this machine connect to the net ok ?
Are you able to send and receive Email ok ?
You have XP/SP2 installed .  Do you have all the available updates installed.
Do you have IE6 or IE7 installed?

let us know.

dl65  Where's Raptor's post about resetting IE? Quote

1. Start
2. Settings
3. Control Panel
4. Internet Options
5. Security tab
6. Reset all 4 security zones to Default
 
1. Start
2. Settings
3. Control Panel
4. Internet Options
5. Privacy
6. Restore 1 Default button
 
1. Start
2. Settings
3. Control Panel
4. Internet Options
5. Advanced
6. Restore 1 Default button

You may need to do the following as WELL
  
1. Start
2. Settings
3. Control Panel
4. Internet Options
5. General tab
6. Remove cookies, temporary files and history

Kudos to Raptor.

i am using ie7 and windows defender shows it needs an update.  When i went to the microsoft download site, I am not able to get past the validation.  It should have the bar COME down with an active X control, but it dosent appear.  when I try the alternate method GIVEN, it shows a page cannot be displayed message.  What am I doing wrong?
I also tried it in FIREFOX, but it still dosent work.  


(I think I might have found the solution-I have comcast and there seems comcast and microsoft servers have problems.  I might have to WAIT until this is fixed-any advice is still appreciated)You need to enable Active X (shudder) in IE7I have, and it still will not work.

Hello

Can you TELL me where I can DOWNLOAD IE 6 as I think my current one is not good. I have to DISABLE the "Google" if i WANT to get my current IE to work for some reason. Thanks.

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I have to disable the "Google" ...

Is that possible to add  shortcut icons to page as a button on my BROWSER.I can add shortcut icons to page  on my desktop  but i want to know is that possible to add it on my browser. I have using internet explorer 6YOU can if you are running FireFox...

            


Not sure about IE.YA
1. open up IE and then click
Veiw>TOOLBARS>links
2. A links bar should not appear with the rest of you toolbars.
3. You can now yo to a web page.
4. On the very left of the address bar you should see an icon for that page or the IE icon.
5. Drag that icon to the links bar and presto.

NOTE: You may also SAVE a web page as a favorite and then in the favorite's lisk drag it into the folder called"Links"

XP SP2. I installed IE7, but it's not letting java applets load up from the web. I've checked Internet Options Advanced and Security Advanced, but can't seem to find the items that were there in IE6 to enable JAVA.

Any clues?

Thanks in advance,
Try re-installing Java and when the installation is finished, it should come up with a checkbox within the program (check it), it has something to do with using Java EXTENSIONS in IE. Can't really remember exactly what it says. Do you have this option in your system:
Yes, I have that option checked. I did reinstall JAVA, but don't remember SEEING the ITEM mentioned by the fellow above. I will reinstall and look for that.

Thanks for the suggestions. Quote

Do you have this option in your system:

Hi,
I have LEFT my labtop (win xp, ethernet LAN connection) for a few HOURS downloading a movie, when I CAME back the movie was perfect but my INTERNET connection was gone. The modem seems ok, cables are fine and the usual lights are on.
I ran MSConfig on the desktop, and under settings activated ... Ping statistics for 192.168.0.1: Packets: Sent = 4, received = 0, lost =4 <100% Loss> ...

Any suggestion??
Thanx in advance
Laremiso you cant get online? can anything update??

whats the specs on your machine os etc


what are you using for protection

antivirus antispyware

unlovedwarriorDid you try restarting the machine?

Again, details are always helpful.Try turning off your modem or unplugging it, then turn it back on.

I live out in a rural area. I'm 400 feet too far out to get dsl so I'm stuck with DIAL up. What can I do if anything to make it work faster?? I know I'm short on memory..would adding memory really help the internet THOUGH?

I have a Compaq with Windows XP. I have a 2.8 Ghz processor with 256 MB ram and only 61 MB free.

Thanks! aces67.........  Unfortuneatly , there's not a lot you can do if your on dialup ...... What sort of a connection speed do you get ?  More ram would be better , HOWEVER it will not make your system download much QUICKER ....... It will make your machine perform better though.

dl65

My computer is a HP Pavillion, with Windows XP, and I'm trying to hook up Verizon DSL. I tried to get help from HP, but since I bought my computer in late 2001, it's considered obsolete and they won't help. When I tried to CONNECT with DSL, it wouldn't work. At first I thought my line wasn't DSL capable...but Verizon said it was. So, obviously, it was something wrong with my computer. I didn't want to be one of those people who call for help,(and it ends up being an obsurdly easy fix) so I worked on it for a week before I caved. All of my connection lights were good and my memory is fine. I did the ping and config commands. I also attempted the network wizard. All of this failed. Verizon said it was probably a bad NIC, so I replaced it. Failed. Then Verizon said, after I did the config command, it was a bad IP address. They said that Windows will assign a random IP address, if something goes wrong. That's all fine and dandy...I know what the problem is, but no one will help me fix it. So, there it is....my tale of hardship Can anyone help? I would greatly appreciate it! astoner1977....  You say you replaced the ethernet card ........Did you install the drivers which probably came with it ?

Do you have the Mac address from your machine ?
Some ISPs require you to register this with them
Does your machine display a ip address?

to check this......... click start / RUN ....... in the run box type cmd  ....then press enter.  A new SMALL black window will appear...... At the blinking cusor ...... type.....   ipconig/all   then push enter.........
You should see info appear.........   Your MAC ( physical address ) should be there as well as a ip address.

let us know what you discover.

dl65  Thanks for the quick response! I have done that command and the address it gives me begins with the numbers 169... I don't have the full address in front of me b/c I am at my work's computer. My ISP provider had me run the same command and the address that I received, she said it was a bad number. She told me that Windows will make up a random faulty address if certain problems arise.?? Does this make any sense to you? It sounded like an easy fix, but like I said HP wouldn't help at all!
    Yes. I did replace the NIC. It now has ethernet capability only. My other one had dial-up as well. Also, my ISP provider never mentioned registering the IP address. I HOPE I've been able to make sense of all of this.P.S. The driver that came with the NIC, on the box said it was Win. XP capable. But, in the instruction book only goes to Win.2000, as well as the driver disk. So, I don't know what that is about either.Start by reading our networking FAQ.  There's a link in my signature.

I think it is ok there are definitely some glitches to be worked out. From what I have read allot of us have had problems, but I guess if you are having problems that is why you are here not because you are gust curious.Personally, I hate it
But then again, I hated IE6 as well
I hardly ever use it anyway, Firefox is the best thing since SLICED bread in my opinion (or maybe better, who needs sliced bread?  Just rip a chunk off...)Should be thrown in a vat of nuclear waste


thats what i say to Windows in general

unlovedwarrior Quote

Should be thrown in a vat of nuclear waste


thats what i say to Windows in general

unlovedwarrior

Personally, I hate it
But then again, I hated IE6 as well
I hardly ever use it anyway, Firefox is the best thing since sliced bread in my opinion (or maybe better, who needs sliced bread?  Just rip a chunk off...)

Oh Joy......................

Quote

Personally, I hate it
But then again, I hated IE6 as well
I hardly ever use it anyway, Firefox is the best thing since sliced bread in my opinion (or maybe better, who needs sliced bread?  Just rip a chunk off...)

have not downloaded yet,  should I ?

(HAVE 6 NOW)    :-/

I've encountered this strange problem, which I can't seem to correct.

Brand new Dell Latitiude D420 laptop, running WINXP Prof SP2
Internet Explorer V 6.0 installed.
AVG anti-virus (paid for, not free edition)

When I connect to the internet, every web page visited does not display correctly. Problem is that background color, or colors is / are always white. Text content, links and images do however seem to be displayed correctly and WORK fine. I have searched on the microsoft.com website which suggests a remedy under the following link

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/277008/en-us

however, the 'Ignore colors specified on Web pages' checkbox is already unchecked.

I have since installed Firefox v2.0 to see if it is an IE problem only, but the problem is still present there, so it seems to be independent of web browser.

I did check and COMPARE all of the Firefox settings against my other desktop computer (Dell, also recently purchased but running XP Home edition), and in as far as the options are the same the settings are identical.

I have not managed to find much else on this type of problem on the internet. The comnputer only connected to the internet for the first time this week, and has not been used for general browsing at all.

Any SUGGESTIONS welcome! It is probably using default system colors. Those might be colors that you have selected for background, desktop, etc. IE will default to the selected system colors, but in Firefox you can set them to anything you want. When setting colors in Firefox, deselect "Use system colors".Brand new? Have you contacted Dell? They have great support and this ma be a known issue.yThanks for the quick responses!

I had already looked at the 'Colors' options in Firefox. Although the 'Use System Colors' checkbox was checked, the 'Allow Pages to choose their own colors.....' box was also checked, which I understand overrides the 'Use System colors
' box. Just to be sure, I have now however, unchecked the USC box as well, but it makes no difference.

I had not made any changes to the default settings on Windows XP, IE or Firefox.

One mistake I made earlier though. The IE version installed is actually the new IE 7 rather than 6. I believe when Firefox installs it takes various of its settings from IE if that has already been installed. I will try uninstalling IE 7, load IE 6 and see if this shows the same problems.

Can you post an address to one of these white websites?Fed - Thanks for your suggestion. I have attached a .jpg showing comparisons between the correct and as viewed formats for two homepages. The 'correct' screenshots on lhs are from my desk station, the screenshots with 'white' backgrounds are on rhs.

I've noticed some icons are also missing on the Yahoo homepage.Great work, I can see exactly what you mean.
Can you post the addresses to those sites, I can't quite make them out.They're www.bbc.co.uk and www.uk.yahoo.com. However, all web pages I've visited where I'm familiar with their 'normal' look, are similarly affected.

Ticking and unticking the 'Ignore colors specified on Web pages' is changing my browser alternatively between the screens you put up so I guess I can say, "It works for me"
Have you cleared your browser history & cache and refreshed your screen in conjunction with unticking that box?
Make sure you click OK after changing any settings too.Just to keep you all up to date, I took the computer to work today and PLUGGED it into our site network, wanting to show the problem to our Administrator to get his opinion. Murphy's law dictated that it worked perfectly OK when I did this, web pages display correctly.

I will try it again at home tonight. The only difference I can think of is that at home I use a 3Com wireless broadband modem router to access the internet. I have found that the problem is present at home whether I connect wirelessly or via a cable. Possibly there is a firewall issue in play here.We'll keep the light on. Interesting.

Let me know if you ever fixed the issue.

My dad's web pages also look exactly like yours, all of a sudden.  I'm CURIOUS about that firewall issue, although I doubt he fussed with the firewall.  He contacts AOL help a lot, so maybe they had him change a setting.Ok, I finally got the problem sorted today.

I spoke with one of our network adminstrators at work today, who suggested that the fact that web pages displayed perfectly when connected via my work network indicated a firewall or profile issue. When logging onto the network at work, the Windows firewall is automatically switched off and various profile settings are applied.

Upon trying the computer on my home network, I manually switched off the Windows Firewall fully expecting this to fix the problem. Unfortunately this was not the case, the problem was still present. Eventually, after some more searching on the internet I found a reference to web page display problems in the Firefox knowledge base at

http://kb.mozillazine.org/Website_colors_are_wrong

The suggestion which fixes the problem is unchecking the high contrast box in the Windows Settings at

Start Menu -> Control Panel -> Accessibility -> Display -> uncheck "Use High Contrast", restart the application

I'm not sure why this was checked, presumably as a Dell installation default. I'm guessing that when I log onto my work network my profile settings apply and uncheck this box automatically.

Thanks to all for earlier suggestions, I hope the above information is helpful to others

  Many thanks for the feedback. [smiley=thumbup.gif]

hello everyone,
                       I'm trying to install IE 6 onto an ast laptop thats running 98 SE to
to use a wireles card. The modem in the laptop is not working.just so you'll know this a friends laptop that he wants to let his mother use to get on the net.I have tried put IE 6 on disk and install it but it keeps wanting to GO to the internet to update. Is there a way to install this with out having to get on the internet. Please see what you can do for me to help out my freind.

                                       merry christmas,

                                                              bmacgurkIs a previous version of IE working on that laptop?  Why can't you use that previous version, at least to get your Internet connection setup?  Then, you can go online and download IE 6.hi'
   i found out the modem is unuseable so i notable to get on the internet with it.
Thats why i need IE 6 to use a wireless card because it says that i need IE 6 to do so. The laptop has a lesser Ie on 5 i think. so you see my delema.

                                                 bmacgurkObviously, you can reach the Internet from another computer. Go here:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=1e1550cb-5e5d-48f5-b02b-20b602228de6&DisplayLang=en

After downloading, burn the setup to a CD or place it on a diskette. Then copy it off the CD/disk to your computer. Install. 8-)hi dilbert,
               I downloaded that and tried it and it still wanted to GOT o the net and update So i'm still stuck

                                 bmacgurk
Wait, it wants to update before you install? Describe in detail exactly what happens when you install IE6. I know we're GETTING close here. I can feel it. hi dilbert,
              Sorry it tookso long to get back to you. I downloaded it to a cd-r and put it in the laptops cd-rom brought it up and double clicked the the IE 6 folder started to install then wanted to update. Since it couldn't connect to the internet it stopped installing.Needless to say my friend has ordered the cd from MICROSOFT for $5.25 and it should take 1 to 3 weeks to get here.  I'm intriqued about how to do it with out having to order the cd. It's something i'm missing and i can't put my finger on it.Maybe the setup.exe or just the .exe i don't know. But have to wait till he gets back  because he has the laptop and he's gone to visit his FOLKS for christmas.So i think i covered it.

                                                                      bmacgurk