Some programs unfortunatly require I run IE to view them. But IE is a problem. I've upgraded to IE 7.0 and downloaded Java Runtime, but when I open i open IE, it eventually locks up and I can't determined why. Also It always asks for a error report to be sent to the gods at Microsoft, why can't they correct it??? I wish everything would just run on Firefox it would make life simple and happy.
2006-12-27 03:29:29 · 10 answers · asked by I ♥ txmuzk 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
yes this is definatly a problem with IE7 It locks up repeatedly and I have sent error reports to Microsoft. I called Microsoft but after 30 minutes of holding, I was quite tired and hung up. The question would probably be resolved if I take IE out altogether. I loaded the IE for Firefox (thanks to all who told me about this - didnt know it existed) but have not been able figure out how to use it yet.
2006-12-29 04:38:58 · update #1
Yes they can run at the same time
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2006-12-27 03:31:28 · answer #1 · answered by jan 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can run IE, Firefox and other browsers at the same time. Why Microsoft cannot correct problems before sending out a browser, maybe someone else knows. Best of luck.
2006-12-27 03:32:52 · answer #2 · answered by Clipper 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and the best set up for this is to run Firefox as your default browser but add the extension called IETab which will allow you to run in IE with the click of the mouse for those poorly coded web pages that work only in IE.
2006-12-27 03:35:52 · answer #3 · answered by drhowarddrfine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can run both Firefox and IE7 (and other browsers) concurrently.
The BETTER solution to your problem is to take an active effort in reporting the problems you experience, so that both browsers improve.
To report bugs with IE7 (you say it locks up)...
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/support/default.mspx
or phone them at 866-234-6020
To report bugs with Firefox (you say some sites don't run)...
http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/support/
http://forums.mozillazine.org/viewforum.php?f=38
2006-12-27 03:41:14 · answer #4 · answered by tjf_pa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is the error message IE7 displays? I may be able to help.
They do run OK side by side - I've tested this across 20+ machines and users.
FYI FireFox isn't so perfect and has been patched for memory leaks and other bugs recently :-( .
Side by side, they can slow your system if you have less than 512MB of RAM from experience.
This plugin may help with FireFox and IE7-only pages:
https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/35/
Useful for IE7: http://www.ieforge.com/InlineSearch/HomePage
2006-12-27 03:35:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they can run at the same time smoothly. But you can clear the IE7 upgrade mess by doing a clean installation of windows.
2006-12-27 03:38:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you have a buggy I.E. 7 on your hands.
Your computer can run both browsers at the same time because they are seperate programs and should not be using shared files under XP.
You could try unloading I.E. 7 and reinstalling it to see if it works
2006-12-27 03:34:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For pages not webstandard compliant that do not work properly in superior browsers (Firefox or Opera) you can use a Firefox extension called IE tab
https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/1419/
Try the webstandards compliant test
2006-12-27 12:28:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can definitely run at the same time, they do on my computer, maybe you should try reinstalling explorer, and yes life would be sipmle and happy if everything run on firefox.
2006-12-27 03:37:50 · answer #9 · answered by TrilingAnarchy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, u can work with all kind of browser at the same time!
2006-12-27 03:47:12 · answer #10 · answered by senoritapc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋