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Software => Internet browsers => Topic started by: cmfromlak on September 28, 2006, 02:30:54 PM

Title: clicking links causes ie to not respond
Post by: cmfromlak on September 28, 2006, 02:30:54 PM

Hi everyone,
Whenever I am using IE, I cannot click on any link that will redirect me to another page because it will freeze up and I have to do ctrl-alt-del to end program which is "not responding". It doesnt matter what webpage I am on, this happens every time. Also, when IE is open, I am unable to open any other program, not even "my documents", "my pictures"...etc.  
I have a very new Dell Dimension 1100, and I dont know what version of IE because it was already installed when I bought the computer.
I dont know much about computers just basic stuff so please forgive me if I have not given enough info.

Thanks for your help in advance.

Cindy

Title: Re: clicking links causes ie to not respond
Post by: JPH on September 28, 2006, 03:30:05 PM

I would highly recommend you switch web browsers from IE to Firefox. (http://www.mozilla.com/firefox) Firefox is a much better, more secure browser. Give it a try a see what you think.  ;)

Title: Re: clicking links causes ie to not respond
Post by: Fed on September 28, 2006, 09:48:36 PM

Update windows including IE.

Online Virus Scan and Spyware Scan
http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/activescan.htm

Online Malware Scan
http://www.ewido.net/en/

Title: Re: clicking links causes ie to not respond
Post by: cmfromlak on September 29, 2006, 06:59:31 AM

Actually, I went ahead and downloaded firefox, it only took a minute, and it works perfectly.
Thanks!!   :D

Title: Re: clicking links causes ie to not respond
Post by: Raptor on September 29, 2006, 07:30:47 AM

Quote

Actually, I went ahead and downloaded firefox, it only took a minute, and it works perfectly.
Thanks!!   :D

You'll never regret taking this important step in your online life.  ;)

Still do as Fed suggested, though. But don't bother with Internet Explorer again. I am sure Fed agrees!

Title: Re: clicking links causes ie to not respond
Post by: Fed on September 29, 2006, 03:30:10 PM

I have no problem with that, Firefox is fine for Cindy and others Raptor. :-*