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Microsoft => Microsoft Windows => Windows XP => Topic started by: msgoodwrnch on July 31, 2009, 09:27:00 AM

Title: Inernet Explorer
Post by: msgoodwrnch on July 31, 2009, 09:27:00 AM

How do i keep Explorer from setting the work offline option in the file menu.
Secondly...how do i put my favorites menu on my desktop.  Any help is greatly appreicated.

Title: Re: Inernet Explorer
Post by: Ivy on July 31, 2009, 09:46:19 AM

Hi msgoodwrnch,

Welcome to computerhope :)

Can you please provide more detail as it would be helpful in understanding precisely what you want.

Title: Re: Inernet Explorer
Post by: msgoodwrnch on July 31, 2009, 09:50:25 AM

when i try to sign onto messenger...it wont let me..because in Explorer under the file menu, the work offline option is checked..and i have to uncheck it before it will let me sign in..

next problem..on windows xp...how do i put my favorites menu on my desktop.   thanks.

Title: Re: Inernet Explorer
Post by: Ivy on July 31, 2009, 09:56:25 AM

You did not mention what version of Internet Explorer you are using. but by your quote below I assume it's IE6, If not please let us know what version of IE are you using.

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work offline option in the file menu.

Title: Re: Inernet Explorer
Post by: msgoodwrnch on July 31, 2009, 10:02:14 AM

I am using IE version 8.0..thanks

Title: Re: Inernet Explorer
Post by: Ivy on July 31, 2009, 10:12:21 AM

In IE8, hit the ALT key on your keyboard , a menu will show up.
Then click on the File menu. Look for a 'work offline'option - is it checked? If so, uncheck it.

What firewall are you using?

Title: Re: Internet Explorer
Post by: msgoodwrnch on July 31, 2009, 10:49:19 AM

Ivy..i know how to uncheck the option..what i need is the way to keep it from checking itself.  And Im not using a firewall.. thanks.

Title: Re: Inernet Explorer
Post by: Ivy on July 31, 2009, 11:38:32 AM

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Ivy..i know how to uncheck the option.

I'm glad you do, I was not underestimating your knowledge of computers though, we just like to start a thing from the very start here, keeps this systematic.

Ok, Now Run Internet Explorer in 'No Add-Ons' mode.

Go to ->Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools >Internet Explorer (No Add-Ons)

Title: Re: Inernet Explorer
Post by: msgoodwrnch on July 31, 2009, 12:45:15 PM

Thanks Ivy...my explorer is already set to run with no addons..im not sure why the offline options gets checked by itself.. it is a nuisance.   But i thank you for trying to help me...much appreciated  :)

Title: Re: Inernet Explorer
Post by: Ivy on July 31, 2009, 11:15:57 PM

Go to Connections tab and click the "LAN Settings" button at the bottom and check if all your settings are correct.

Also this might have something to do with the registry's , for that please wait for someone else to guide you.

Thanks

Title: Re: Inernet Explorer
Post by: msgoodwrnch on August 01, 2009, 08:37:35 AM

thanks Ivy.. I use dialup so there are no lan settings..and also yesterday you asked what firewall I was using..I was mistaken...I use the windows firewall.    Ive figured out how to get my favorites menu on my desktop..so thats fixed...thanks for all your help Ivy...much appreciated..Sue :)

Title: Re: Inernet Explorer
Post by: Broni on August 01, 2009, 04:39:58 PM

http://windowsitpro.com/article/articleid/85414/jsi-tip-10256-windows-xp-unexpectedly-enables-the-internet-explorer-work-offline-option.html

Title: Re: Inernet Explorer
Post by: msgoodwrnch on August 03, 2009, 06:06:13 PM

Thanks Broni...much appreciated... :)

Title: Re: Inernet Explorer
Post by: Broni on August 03, 2009, 06:54:37 PM

Did it work?

Title: Re: Inernet Explorer
Post by: msgoodwrnch on August 04, 2009, 08:36:32 AM

Well...i went to the site...i followed their instructions..untill..it stated, under the advanced .. that i was to clear enable offline items to be synchronised on a schedule box....Im using explorer 8.0, and there is no such box to clear.  When i booted  up this morning...the work offline  was not checked.  If you have any more articles i can go research...it would be much appreciated.  Thanks for your help. :)

Title: Re: Inernet Explorer
Post by: Broni on August 04, 2009, 06:27:50 PM

Unfortunately, I don't have a solution for that problem in IE8.
I suggest, you go back to IE7, or use Firefox.

Title: Re: Inernet Explorer
Post by: msgoodwrnch on August 04, 2009, 07:15:34 PM

Thanks Broni...I guess I'll just have to suffer with it.  And also thanks to everyone who offered suggestions.

Title: Re: Inernet Explorer
Post by: Broni on August 04, 2009, 07:16:06 PM

:)