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Windows10. Lenovo PC. Can't launch internet explorer after updates

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lonestarfan
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I have a Windows 10 Lenovo PC.
64 bit. 4gb. Intel (R) Pentium (R) CPU J2900
On Friday it started to do updates when I shut down.
Today I cannot launch Internet Explorer. This is first time I've switched the PC in since Friday.
All my favourites (internet sites) have been lost.
For the brief moment it tries to launch it is just a blank page whereas it used to be MSN News before the updates.
Can anyone advise me on how to fix it.
Many thanks.
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  • debitcardmayhem
    debitcardmayhem Posts: 12,703 Forumite
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    edited 16 August 2017 at 8:41AM
    Type iexplore in the search box (cortana at the left of the task bar), then pin it to the taskbar
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  • [Deleted User]
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    Which edition of 10 are you on?
    On the latest Windows Preview, Edge is the only option now, not used Explorer for years myself.
    Chrome or Opera are better than Explorer or Edge IMO.
  • debitcardmayhem
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    edited 16 August 2017 at 7:58AM
    treboeth wrote: »
    Which edition of 10 are you on?
    On the latest Windows Preview, Edge is the only option now, not used Explorer for years myself.
    Chrome or Opera are better than Explorer or Edge IMO.
    Sorry , IE is still there, just not so visible....see post#2
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  • debitcardmayhem
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    DoaM wrote: »
    Just click the :spam: button on his post when he mentions that herb.

    @post #2 ... it is iexplore not iexplorer :)
    fat fingers :D
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  • Le_Kirk
    Le_Kirk Posts: 24,532 Forumite
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    I_have_spoken wrote: »
    >Can anyone advise me on how to fix it<

    Install Linux Mint. All the kewl kids have
    I'm going to join a Linux forum and whenever anybody posts that they have a problem with it, I'm going to say uninstall it and install Windows 3.11/95/98/SE/XP/Vista/7/10. See how you like that!!
  • lonestarfan
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    Thanks everyone. I typed in I explore and have got Bing.com
    But where are my favourites?
    I had a Citrix address in my favourites whihc is my employers home working portal. I can't find it.
    It's not in settings, or search history or my saves.
    Can anyone help me find where it's gone please?
    Thanks
  • debitcardmayhem
    debitcardmayhem Posts: 12,703 Forumite
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    C:\Users\yourname\Favourites
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  • grumpycrab
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    debitcardmayhem wrote: »
    C:\Users\yourname\Favourites
    Or perhaps Favorites ?
    If you put your general location in your Profile, somebody here may be able to come and help you.
  • lonestarfan
    lonestarfan Posts: 1,232 Forumite
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    Where do I type that? Can't seem to find favourites in this PC.
  • onomatopoeia99
    onomatopoeia99 Posts: 7,159 Forumite
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    lonestarfan wrote: »
    Where do I type that? Can't seem to find favourites in this PC.
    In the search bar. It will take a path and display it as an explorer window.

    The UK spelling is used if the Windows was installed with UK settings.
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