ok, my computer is weird-I cannot access youtube, google or imeem. but I can access other sites. I called my internet provider, AT&T and they say it is not
a connection issue, it is a browser issue. I have internet explore 8 on my dell, which is 4 years old. it is xp. I really need help with this as I am going
stir crazy without those sites. any computer experts who can help?
HELP!! Need advice ASAP about computer browsing issue
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Posts: 859 (06/08/2009 12:07 AM) Generous JJBer '09
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reset your temporary internet files and clear your cookies
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Posts: 860 (06/08/2009 12:08 AM) Generous JJBer '09
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clear your cache as well
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Posts: 23833 (06/08/2009 12:08 AM) |
have you tried a different browser? deleting your browsing history, cookies etc?
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Posts: 22088 (06/08/2009 12:09 AM) |
how do i clear my cache and cookies?
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Posts: 861 (06/08/2009 12:11 AM) Generous JJBer '09
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i cant give you exacts as im on a mac. its under tools>internet options tho. in your toolbar.
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Posts: 22089 (06/08/2009 12:12 AM) |
ok, but how do i reset internet files?
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Posts: 862 (06/08/2009 12:13 AM) Generous JJBer '09
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it's all there
theres an option to delete all that stuff under the Internet Options pane. |
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Nicks Twinkie |
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Posts: 290 (06/08/2009 12:13 AM) |
In IE8, try going to Tools> Compatibility View. That might help. Also, see if you can update Flash Player.
And I would say, if they work in a different browser, maybe you should go back to IE7. Also, have you checked for viruses and spyware? |
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old school101 |
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Posts: 22090 (06/08/2009 12:16 AM) |
Already ran a scan-the full scan takes forever, but one item was found and resolved.
can someone walk me through this step by step? I really don't want to screw up my computer. I have no idea what intenet options pane is |
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Posts: 23835 (06/08/2009 12:23 AM) |
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/278835
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Posts: 22091 (06/08/2009 12:23 AM) |
I just deleted the temporary files and I still can't access those sites. Those sites don't work in ie 7 either.
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Posts: 22092 (06/08/2009 12:25 AM) |
what do they mean, exit ie 8 re deleting cookies-do they mean closing all the windows that I have open or unistalling ie 8?
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Posts: 22093 (06/08/2009 12:28 AM) |
Where is everyone? I really, really need help with this!!
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Posts: 863 (06/08/2009 12:29 AM) Generous JJBer '09
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old school101 wrote: man you are lost
Exit=close the program IF that doesnt work, you could try uninstalling/reinstalling IE8, or even go with another browser like Firefox, Chrome, Safari or Opera. I didnt even know people still used IE. |
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Posts: 22094 (06/08/2009 12:31 AM) |
I can put safar on a dell?
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thegoat121886 |
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Posts: 864 (06/08/2009 12:33 AM) Generous JJBer '09
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yes.
Link |
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Posts: 27865 (06/08/2009 12:33 AM) Most Dramatic JJBer '08
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 damn you're smart.
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Posts: 7174 (06/08/2009 12:36 AM) |
You've had your computer for 4 years and have never cleared out your temp files/cookies/etc? holy damn, I'm sorry.
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Posts: 865 (06/08/2009 12:36 AM) Generous JJBer '09
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shoebaby1 wrote: yes i am
0% nerd i promise. Just ahead of the curve 
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Posts: 27868 (06/08/2009 12:37 AM) Most Dramatic JJBer '08
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thegoat121886 wrote:Very, interesting indeed. 
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