Internet Explorer isn't working although I have internet connection?

Question

Okay, for some reason, my internet explorer isn't working. When i try 2 open it i get the usual "Internet Explorer cannot display the webpage." Firefox works just fine but without internet explorer some of my programs are acting up. i tried re-installing IE but still, same problem. =( any suggestions?

Answer 1

What version of Internet Explorer are you using? If you are not running Internet Explorer 8, try downloading it from here: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/internet-explorer/default.aspx?ocid=ie8_sm_a



If you are running IE8, try enabling compatibility mode. It is the broken page icon next to the refresh button on the toolbar. Here’s a good resource from the IEBlog that talks about compatibility mode in detail if you’d like to learn more: http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2009/02/16/just-the-facts-recap-of-compatibility-view.aspx



If that doesn’t work, run IE in No Add-ons Mode. Go to Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> System Tools -> Internet Explorer (No Add-ons) - If this fixes the issue, then go to Tools -> Manage Add-ons and enable the add-ons one by one to find which one was causing the problem.



You can also try resetting Internet Explorer's settings by going to Tools > Internet Options and then the "Advanced" tab, and click "Reset..."



I hope this solves your problem!



Cheers,



Bryn

IE8 Outreach Team

Answer 2

Hello ,



Remove completely your Antivirus software . You will need to properly remove by using the "Removal Tool" found at the Antivirus Website . Add or Remove Programs will not properly remove . Then install the IE8 again . Right after the IE8 install , be sure to install your Antivirus and run a Full System Scan after updating the Antivirus .

Answer 3

I was going to sugest re-installing IE, you stole my answer!



Have you tried resetting the browser in options to its origonal settings? Although this would do the same as re-installing it...



Not something silly like it has Working Offline ticked? :)



My next option is removing other browsers then removing IE until it is back it IE 6 and see if it works then?



Then I would say hell with it and re-install Windows ;)

Answer 4

Did you use an antifilter or proxy ? If it is so, try to change your proxy settings from Tools | Internet Options| Connections| settings. In the "settings" dialog box, remove the tick from "proxy server" check box. Then click OK and try to use IE again.

Answer 5

Mine isn't working either.

My computer made me upgrade my windows through Microsoft genuine or something.

before that my internet explorer wouldn't even open.

Now it opens, but when i type in an address it won't load and it gets frozen.

I'm using Firefox right now too.



It sucks.

Answer 6

I am pretty sure you have some proxy settings go wrong... Click Tools -> internet options -> Connections -> lan settings -> remove any proxy server and try again.. if not, then Tools -> internet options -> advanced -> rest should work