Problem When using Windows 8 you can no longer use Internet Explorer as an App from the Start (Metro) menu. Even with Internet Explorer added as an App on the Start screen it will launch Internet Explorer from the Desktop and not as an independent app. If you right click on Internet Explorer and click… Continue reading Internet Explorer will not run as an App from the Start screen on Windows 8
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Tabs keep closing in Start Screen Internet Explorer 10
Problem When using Windows 8 Start Screen Internet Explorer (version 10), opening a new tab closes a previously opened tab. Cause Windows 8 Start Screen Internet Explorer only allows 10 tabs to be open at one time. When you add an 11th tab it closed the oldest used tab. Solution If you are frequently using more then… Continue reading Tabs keep closing in Start Screen Internet Explorer 10
Internet connection icon shows an exclamation mark
Before Attempting this step it is best to consult your Internet Service Provider. This is not a solution for an issue regarding an IP address consisting of 169.x.x.x Address. That is usually down to a network or router fault. Solution The icon on the task bar for the Internet connection shows an exclamation mark or… Continue reading Internet connection icon shows an exclamation mark
Internet Explorer not warning on multi-page close.
Problem Internet Explorer does not display the “Do you want to close all tabs or current tabs?” message on closing Internet Explorer. Solution Press Alt on the Keyboard. This will bring up the top menu. Click Tools -> Internet Options. Click the General Tab on the window that pops up. Click Settings next to Tabs. Make sure… Continue reading Internet Explorer not warning on multi-page close.
"Application not found" when clicking on links in email
This article applies to Windows Vista but may also apply to newer versions of Windows. Problem When you click on a link in an email you get the message “Application not found.” Solution Click the Start button. Click Default Programs. Click Next, Click Internet Explorer. Click Set all defaults. These instructions assume that you are… Continue reading "Application not found" when clicking on links in email