Internet Explorer problem?

Question

I just got an hp pavillion notebook 5000 series. Im using internet explorer, and all the settings are set up the same as my desktop. Whenever im on a page, and I click a link on that page, if I close it, it errors and all the screens close. What could be causing this?

Answer 1

Have you thought of switching to Firefox? Free at http://www.mozilla.com

Answer 2

If you bought this new, then I assume Win XP SP2 is installed. Before using even a new computer, the first thing would be to put a good anti virus program on before getting on the internet. Once that is done, go online and get all the updates for the anti virus program, because if the disc is more than 2 days old, there will be updates. Then get all the updates for Windows. Most people are too impatient to set up a computer properly, and get into trouble.
My experience with brand name computers is that they come packed with a bunch of garbage disguised as useful programs, when all they are is adware and spyware.

Answer 3

First, clear all temporary Internet files, including your cookies:

1. Open Microsoft Internet Explorer.
2. Click the Tools menu, then choose Internet Options.
3. Click Delete Cookies, then OK.
4. Click Delete Files, select the Delete all offline content check box, and then click OK.

Next, restore IE security and privacy settings to their default levels

Windows XP SP2:

1. Click the Security tab.
2. Select the globe icon (Internet).
3. Click the Custom Level button.
4. Below it will say Reset to: Medium. Click the RESET button, then click YES.
5. Click the OK button.
6. Click the Default Level button.

7. Select the Trusted Sites icon.
8. Click the Sites button.
9. Delete any Web site entries, then click OK.
10. Click the Default Level button.

11. Select the Restricted Sites icon.
12. Click the Sites button.
13. Delete any Web site entries, then click OK.
14. Click the Default Level button.

15. Click the Privacy tab.
16. Set to Medium or click the Default button.
17. Click the Sites button.
18. Delete any Web site entries, then click OK.

19. Click the Content tab.
20. Click the Clear SSL State button.
21. Click OK.

22. Go to the Programs tab.
23. Click the Reset Web Settings button, select Yes.

24. Click the Advanced tab.
25. Click the Restore Defaults button.

26. Click Apply, then OK.
27. Close Internet Explorer.

Windows 2000, 98SE, ME:

1. Click the Security tab.
2. Select the globe icon (Internet).
3. Click the Custom Level button.
4. Below it will say Reset to: Medium. Click the RESET button, then click YES.
5. Click the OK button.
6. Click the Default Level button.

7. Select the Trusted Sites icon.
8. Click the Sites button.
9. Delete any Web site entries, then click OK.
10. Click the Default Level button.

11. Select the Restricted Sites icon.
12. Click the Sites button.
13. Delete any Web site entries, then click OK.
14. Click the Default Level button.

15. Click the Privacy tab.
16. Set to Medium or click the Default button.
17. Click the Edit button.
18. Delete any Web site entries, click OK.

19. Go to the Programs tab.
20. Click the Reset Web Settings button, select Yes.

21. Click the Advanced tab.
22. Click the Restore Defaults button.

23. Click Apply, then OK.
24. Close Internet Explorer.

Finally u need to Restart the Computer to get the effective changes

If u feel uncomfortable of doing this steps simply try this step
www.snipurl.com/rbx2
In this u have to save this file into DESKTOP. Then u run this file. This file will be in the name of "IeRegfix". Then restart the computer. Everything will be get up and running

Answer 4

Besides that you're using a browser that's still the same after 9 years? uhhh...

Scan your computer for nasties (links are below), defrag and scan your disk for errors (Open up "My Computer", right click on your hard drive, choose "properties", click on the "tools" tab).

Do yourself a huge, huge favour... drop Internet Explorer from use. It's old, big, slow, insecure, out-of-date, lets all kinds of nasties in, inflexible, allows pop-ups and is a huge target for hackers.

Check out Firefox - sleek, faster, smarter, much more up-to-date, easier to use, customizable, blocks pop-ups, doesn't let nearly as much nasty stuff in, will copy over your bookmarks and cookies... It's free and you don't have to do anything to Internet Explorer.

Answer 5

windows has some RAM management problems anyway. with some hardware it really fails to operate correctly. i can not run emule in my computer, every time i run it, system will give me a RAM error. only the emule, and i have installled the same emule, on the same windows cd on a different hardware. so. i recomment you try other browsers, that are much safer, and better. you see in IE you will have 10 windows, that is too heavy and slows your system. but you can use mozilla firefox, or Opera (my favorate browser). they are great in opeation and free of charge.
http://www.opera.com
http://www.mozilla.org/firefox

Answer 6

Avg did not get rid of it thoroughly and obviously you're nevertheless contaminated. You reported this........ "pc ought to have plausible viruses and no matter if i opt to stay unprotected or get safe practices"... it is the classic signal of VA2008. Vista Antivirus 2008 in many cases arise when you install a video codec that contain Trojan, malware and virus. Scroll to this for loose eliminating................. computerized eliminating practise for Vista Antivirus 2008 utilising Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware:

Answer 7

Virus, Spyware, Adware

Download and Run these 4 programs. Delete anything that comes up. Restart your computer.

1) http://www.ewido.net/en/

2) http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022_4-10399602.html?tag=lst-0-1

3) http://www.download.com/Spybot-Search-Destroy/3000-8022_4-10401314.html?tag=lst-0-1

4) http://www.download.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-Free-Edition/3000-2239_4-10543927.html?tag=lst-0-1


If these dont work and there are still problems:
Start > All programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore > Restore back to an earlier date when you didnt have this problem > Restart your computer

Hope I could help!

Answer 8

I'm with Andy. Internet explorer is a lousy piece of software, as are most programs that come from microsoft.

Answer 9

go the Windows Update and download all the security updates. I do reccomend Windows Updates. If that don't help, reinstall IE 6