Problem In Windows 8, when you click a link it opens up Internet Explorer in the full screen app as opposed to the Desktop program. Solution 1. Hold down the “Windows Key” and press “X”. 2. Click on “Control Panel”. 3. Click on “Internet Options” and click the “Programs” tab. 4. Under the heading “Choose… Continue reading How to stop links opening in the Internet Explorer full screen app
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Blank Print Preview in Internet Explorer
Problem When you bring up the Print Preview in Internet Explorer, you just get a blank page with some text at the bottom. You may also have problems printing. Cause Integrity settings are not set correctly for a specific folder or Protected Mode may be preventing the page from being displayed. Solution Press the Windows… Continue reading Blank Print Preview in Internet Explorer
Disable Protected Mode in Internet Explorer
Press the Windows key+ R to bring up the run dialog. Type inetcpl.cpl and press Enter. Click the Security tab. Near the bottom of the window, uncheck the “Enable Protected Mode” checkbox. Click OK. You need to restart Internet Explorer for the changes to take effect.
Uninstall / Reinstall Internet Explorer
Press the Windows key + R to bring up the run dialog. Copy and paste the following in, depending ony your version: For Internet Explorer 9: C:\Windows\ie9\spuninst\spuninst.exe For Internet Explorer 8: C:\Windows\ie8\spuninst\spuninst.exe For Internet Explorer 7: C:\Windows\ie7\spuninst\spuninst.exe Press Enter. Follow the prompts to uninstall. Restart your computer once it has finished. Then to reinstall after,… Continue reading Uninstall / Reinstall Internet Explorer
Websites show blank/white pages in Internet Explorer
Problem When you run Internet Explorer, no websites are shown. All you can see is a blank white page. Cause Internet Explorer is trying to use graphics acceleration which may not be advisable for your graphics card. Solution Make sure Internet Explorer is close. Press the Windows key + R. Type inetcpl.cpl and press Enter… Continue reading Websites show blank/white pages in Internet Explorer