Can't open Internet Explorer

JoKay_2

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?

[Deleted User]

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

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...

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



Automatically fixes the problems that it finds, and



Offers additional resources if the problem isn't fixed





Instruction to Run...

• Click the Run button to launch the file
• Click the Continue and/or Allow button to proceed

JoKay_2

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.