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    Default More computer issues...

    I don't know what it is, but I've had more computer/software issues this year than I've had in my entire life. My problem now is with my Internet Explorer browser. It's worked rather flawlessly for the few years that I've had it. Anyhow, I went to get on it today, and it keeps saying "Internet Explorer has encountered a problem," then "A problem has caused the program to stop working correctly." Windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is available." It's not my internet connection, because I am now using my Fire Fox browser now, and everything is fine. I'm not sure where to start with this little issue. Any ideas?

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    Default Re: More computer issues...

    I've heard several people say "internet explorer is the best browser for downloading another browser." To be honest, it just sucks. Try google chrome. Once you get used to it you'll love it.

    I also like safari, but give chrome a try. It's faster than IE.

    If you still want to use it, get rid of some of the extra bs, like plugins and unnecessary toolbars. It may be closing because it's overwhelmed... Clear the cookies and temporary internet files under internet options (i think).

    Let me know if that helps... I still recommend that you try google chrome though!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Weeth View Post
    I've heard several people say "internet explorer is the best browser for downloading another browser." To be honest, it just sucks. Try google chrome. Once you get used to it you'll love it.

    I also like safari, but give chrome a try. It's faster than IE.

    If you still want to use it, get rid of some of the extra bs, like plugins and unnecessary toolbars. It may be closing because it's overwhelmed... Clear the cookies and temporary internet files under internet options (i think).

    Let me know if that helps... I still recommend that you try google chrome though!
    Thanks for the info, but it is now working. I guess Explorer was down for a bit or something. I may give Chrome a shot; I've heard a lot of good things about it. I hear a lot of people looking down on Internet Explorer, but I really like the setup of it. Then again, I've never tried anything else, except for Fire Fox, but that was just for college compatibility purposes.

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    Default Re: More computer issues...

    Glad it's working... The problem with IE (and several windows OS's) is that they've got too much bs... Just extra stuff that runs in the background. All this slows you down.

    I just looked it up online. What i previously called plug-ins (mac term i guess) are actually add-ons.

    If you want to read more about disabling specific ones that cause IE to crash, type "internet explorer crashes" in google and click the first result.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Weeth View Post
    Glad it's working... The problem with IE (and several windows OS's) is that they've got too much bs... Just extra stuff that runs in the background. All this slows you down.

    I just looked it up online. What i previously called plug-ins (mac term i guess) are actually add-ons.

    If you want to read more about disabling specific ones that cause IE to crash, type "internet explorer crashes" in google and click the first result.
    I appreciate it. I'll have a look at that.

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    Default Re: More computer issues...

    with goodle chrome,it would be smooth sailing.

    IE do have issues with that stop working etc.,It is not yours alone.

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    Try to uninstall any toolbars that may have been added on to internet explorer by other programs you have installed. Also a program called CCleaner is a free easy temp file remover to get your browsing history cleared up. Also if the problem persists you can go into internet explorer options and reset the browser back to default. I also recommend Chrome its quick and simple.

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    Quote Originally Posted by dtraill27 View Post
    Try to uninstall any toolbars that may have been added on to internet explorer by other programs you have installed. Also a program called CCleaner is a free easy temp file remover to get your browsing history cleared up. Also if the problem persists you can go into internet explorer options and reset the browser back to default. I also recommend Chrome its quick and simple.
    Yeah, I've been through the toolbar bs before. I had the Yahoo toolbar for a while, and then realized that was causing issues. As for CCleaner, I have and use that regularly. I like that program a lot.

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    Default Re: More computer issues...

    just flat out reformat, i do it once a year, gives you a clean start, especially if you haven't done it in years

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    I use Google Chrome, I like it, simple and works all the time. Occasionally there are web pages that chrome won't load properly that I use IE for, but it's rare.
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