Computer Problem - Internet Explorer - Democratic Underground

ok fine

(48 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Jul-16-03 04:05 PM
Original message

Computer Problem - Internet Explorer

I have:
- windows 2000
- internet explorer 6 sp1
- amd 2100 xp

Everything was working fine until one day I noticed that on webpages that use popup windows like hotmail.com (when you click on contacts...a window pops up) the window shoot up, but didn't load...it just stayed there stuck. I can't seem to open any pop-ups like that.

Does anyone know what could be the cause of this? Or how to fix it?

please don't say "use mozilla or some other browser"...like i said...internet explorer was working fine....and works fine for my computer at work.....I'm not switching. I need someone who knows how to solve problems....
please...i know there are a few computer experts out there...

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

RememberJohn

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Jul-16-03 04:08 PM
Response to Original message

1. Grab spybot search and destroy...

...and see if you have any rogue programs running.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

ok fine

(48 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Jul-16-03 04:11 PM
Response to Reply #1

2. I don't

Edited on Wed Jul-16-03 04:12 PM by ok fine

I've checked thoroughly. Thats not the problem.

on a side note:
do you find that program to be better than ad-aware? and please be 100% honest as to whether you've actually used ad-aware.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

SheepyMcSheepster

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Jul-16-03 04:22 PM
Response to Reply #2

3. reinstall ie?

i would reinstall internet explorer, type 'download ie' in a search engine and it should point you to the ms download site.

as for ad aware i use it and don't have a problem with it, i am sure someone has something to say about it somewhere though like everything else.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

KellyW

(539 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Jul-16-03 04:23 PM
Response to Reply #2

4. I have used both

I like Spybot better. Mainly because it is better for parasites.
If you use Spybot, make sure to hit the update. I got pop-up parasite a few days ago and Spybot did not get it untill I did an update.

Everyone, if DU is spawning pop-ups you have parasites !

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

RememberJohn

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Jul-16-03 04:24 PM
Response to Reply #2

5. Yes, Iike it much better...

I had the migmaf virus last week. Spybot found it. Ad Aware didn't. Norton didn't. McAfee didn't.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

Rainydaze

(54 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Jul-16-03 05:45 PM
Response to Original message

6. Just a thought

You may wish to go to the control panel...Add remove programs. Click on IE. Select Add/remove, and a window will pop up...Should give you the option to repair. Should take care of your issue.
If it doesn't give you the option...Don't proceed.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

DU AdBot (1000+ posts)

Fri Apr 26th 2024, 04:32 PM
Response to Original message

Advertisements [?]

Top

Powered by DCForum+ Version 1.1 Copyright 1997-2002 DCScripts.com
Software has been extensively modified by the DU administrators

Important Notices: By participating on this discussion board, visitors agree to abide by the rules outlined on our Rules page. Messages posted on the Democratic Underground Discussion Forums are the opinions of the individuals who post them, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Democratic Underground, LLC.