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Can't open Internet Explorer

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I use Firefox as my main browser, but have noticed that I'm not able to open Internet Explorer at all.

When I try, I see the egg timer for a few seconds and then it disappears... Any ideas?

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  • Hi,

    are you using xp or vista, and what version IE are you on, I think there used to be a thing in control panel > programs gave you an option to repair IE, I'm on vista now and don't see it.
  • Browntoa
    Browntoa Posts: 49,604 Forumite
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    try this

    http://support.microsoft.com/gp/ie_performance_and_safety/en-us?entrypoint=lightbox

    What it fixes...
    • Defective Internet Explorer add-ons. Disables defective add-ons.
    • Phishing filter is turned off. Turns the phishing filter on.
    • Pop-up blocker is turned off. Turns the Pop-up blocker on to block pop-ups.
    • Security settings are not set to recommended settings. Resets security to recommended settings.
    • Internet Explore does not update cached pages or updates them inefficiently, causing launch to be slow. Resets the page sync policy to automatic.
    • Cache size is too small or too big, causing slow performance. Resets the cache size to be within 50-250 MB of the default range.
    • Concurrent server connections set too low or too high causing slow performance. Restore IE concurrent connection settings to defaults.
    • Pop-up blocker is turned off allowing pop screens. Turns the Pop Up Blocker on.
    • Resets Internet Explorer security settings to the default (recommended) levels.
    • Enable the Phishing Filter.
    • Enable Data Execution Prevention for Internet Explorer

      How it works...
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      Microsoft Automated Troubleshooting Services scans your computer and detects the root causes of common problems, then


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      Automatically fixes the problems that it finds, and


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      Offers additional resources if the problem isn't fixed





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      • Click the Run button to launch the file
      • Click the Continue and/or Allow button to proceed
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    • JoKay_2
      JoKay_2 Posts: 301 Forumite
      Thanks to you both for replying, but neither was of any use....

      So I downloaded IE8 and that seems to be working fine.

      Thanks again.
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