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Bug in IE or PC?

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bridiej
bridiej Posts: 5,775 Forumite
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When using Internet Explorer, if I want to contact someone and they have a link to press that should open up a new message in Outlook instead the PC goes doo lally and opens up 53 pages of IE all with an error message.

Is this likely to be a bug with IE or something wrong with the PC? :confused:

And does anyone know how I can fix it please as it is a bit annoying...!

I just pop in now and then.... :)
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  • sra
    sra Posts: 4,676 Forumite
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    All I can suggest -

    In IE, go to Tools then Internet Options

    Then under the Programs tab, make sure Outlook is selected in the Email section
  • bridiej
    bridiej Posts: 5,775 Forumite
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    Thanks sra, yes it is....

    I just pop in now and then.... :)
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  • IvanOpinion
    IvanOpinion Posts: 22,136 Forumite
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    This happened to a chap in work last year sometime ... I think that tech service just reinstalled IE (but then that is our tech services for you ... there are only are two choices 'reboot' or 'reinstal' :D:D)

    Ivan
    I don't care about your first world problems; I have enough of my own!
  • ABH_3
    ABH_3 Posts: 1,211 Forumite
    bridiej wrote:
    When using Internet Explorer, if I want to contact someone and they have a link to press that should open up a new message in Outlook instead the PC goes doo lally and opens up 53 pages of IE all with an error message.

    Is this likely to be a bug with IE or something wrong with the PC? :confused:

    And does anyone know how I can fix it please as it is a bit annoying...!

    It doesn't sound like a 'bug' more like an infection. I sugest you read through this thread here and use some of the programs sugested. Then try clicking a url again.

    HTH
    It could have been worse. At least source code's not combustible, or you can bet somebody at McAfee would have lit it.
  • David_B_2
    David_B_2 Posts: 718 Forumite
    ABH wrote:
    It doesn't sound like a 'bug' more like an infection. I sugest you read through this thread here and use some of the programs sugested. Then try clicking a url again.

    HTH

    I agree and it's sound more like a infection that a bug. IE is not brilliant but I have not heard of that bug. You need to keep Windows & IE up to date as well as your Virus/spyware software.

    Have you done a virus check?
    Regards,
    Dave

    If only I had a pound for every time I used the thanks button :D
  • bridiej
    bridiej Posts: 5,775 Forumite
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    Thanks peeps :)

    Yes, I run a virus check everyday and keep it updated (it's AVG free)

    I just pop in now and then.... :)
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  • Toxteth_OGrady
    Toxteth_OGrady Posts: 3,958 Forumite
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    What version/SP of Windows do you have?

    :cool:

    TOG
    604!
  • pchelpman
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    Hi birdiej

    Have you worked through the first four posts of the thread recommended by ABH (post #5 above)?

    That process will kill off most common nasty infections.

    If you still get the problem after doing all that let us know.
  • bridiej
    bridiej Posts: 5,775 Forumite
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    All I know is it's Windows XP.......

    Will check out the link on post five now :)

    I just pop in now and then.... :)
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  • albertross_2
    albertross_2 Posts: 8,932 Forumite
    all with an error message... what does it say?
    Ever get the feeling you are wasting your time? :rolleyes:
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