IE Screen Problem
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From: Davey on 29 Oct 2009 15:14 With my new Acer Netbook, when I use IE, I often get an IE screen with solid black fill and no "favorites" bar. Rebooting usually corrects the problem but it is annoying especially since the Netbook has limited memory and is relatively slow. Any suggestions other than get a more powerful laptop?
From: Leonard Grey on 29 Oct 2009 15:28 Whenever you ask a question about Internet Explorer, please tell us: * what version of Internet Explorer you are using; and * what version of Windows you are using (with the service pack number). Do you have the same experience when you start Internet Explorer from the 'no add-ons' icon? If you have XP: Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Internet Explorer (No Add-Ons) If you have Vista or 7: Start > type Internet Explorer in the Start Search box > click Internet Explorer (No Add-Ons) Do you have the same experience after you have reset Internet Explorer settings? "How to Reset Internet Explorer Settings" http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737 Problems with Internet Explorer can also be caused by by malicious software ('malware') that you have unwittingly installed on your computer. --- Leonard Grey Errare humanum est Davey wrote: > With my new Acer Netbook, when I use IE, I often get an IE screen with solid > black fill and no "favorites" bar. Rebooting usually corrects the problem but > it is annoying especially since the Netbook has limited memory and is > relatively slow. Any suggestions other than get a more powerful laptop?
From: Davey on 30 Oct 2009 19:38 Addit Info: SW is XP Home version 2002, Serv Pack 3. IE is set up as "no add ons".Netbook is also quite slow due to limited memory(1Meg/500k Ram) and speed(1.6 Mhz). Adequate for my limited travel due to size, battery life,etc. Slow when reading newspapers on line. "Leonard Grey" wrote: > Whenever you ask a question about Internet Explorer, please tell us: > > * what version of Internet Explorer you are using; and > * what version of Windows you are using (with the service pack number). > > Do you have the same experience when you start Internet Explorer from > the 'no add-ons' icon? > > If you have XP: Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > > Internet Explorer (No Add-Ons) > > If you have Vista or 7: Start > type Internet Explorer in the Start > Search box > click Internet Explorer (No Add-Ons) > > Do you have the same experience after you have reset Internet Explorer > settings? > > "How to Reset Internet Explorer Settings" > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737 > > Problems with Internet Explorer can also be caused by by malicious > software ('malware') that you have unwittingly installed on your computer. > > --- > Leonard Grey > Errare humanum est > > Davey wrote: > > With my new Acer Netbook, when I use IE, I often get an IE screen with solid > > black fill and no "favorites" bar. Rebooting usually corrects the problem but > > it is annoying especially since the Netbook has limited memory and is > > relatively slow. Any suggestions other than get a more powerful laptop? > . >
From: J. P. Gilliver (John) on 31 Oct 2009 08:55 In message <0022CE2E-AF06-45F5-B92D-2EB85AA6E52A(a)microsoft.com>, Davey <Davey(a)discussions.microsoft.com> writes: >Addit Info: >SW is XP Home version 2002, Serv Pack 3. IE is set up as "no add >ons".Netbook is also quite slow due to limited memory(1Meg/500k Ram) and >speed(1.6 Mhz). Adequate for my limited travel due to size, battery life,etc. >Slow when reading newspapers on line. Try Firefox (-: [] I generally like to get away from IE when I can: it's not that it's a bad browser, in fact it works with more of the internet than anything else, I just don't like the extent to which it is linked to the operating system. You can always keep it there for the (rare) cases when you encounter a website that won't work with whatever alternative you're using. FWIW, I'm using a netbook too, and have exactly that - Firefox as my default browser, IE for if I should need it (which hasn't been for months - I don't think ever, in fact, on this PC). What do you mean by "1Meg/500k Ram"? (I have 1M, and can upgrade to 2M - I've got it, just not got around to it, as I haven't found it irritatingly slow yet.) -- J. P. Gilliver. UMRA: 1960/<1985 MB++G.5AL-IS-P--Ch++(p)Ar(a)T0H+Sh0!:`)DNAf ** http://www.soft255.demon.co.uk/G6JPG-PC/JPGminPC.htm for ludicrously outdated thoughts on PCs. ** The most wasted of all days is one without laughter. -e.e. cummings, poet (1894-1962)
From: Davey on 1 Nov 2009 12:01
I think my problems are resolved but I am not sure fully why. I defragged the"Acer C Drive" (as it came from the factory). Even though there was only 7% free space, not the minimum 15%recommended, I ran it over and over. ( My D drive has 90% unused.) I defragged it several times. My speed has improved significantly and my IE screen has not been a problem since. I am no longerunhappy with the netbook. My issue is closed. "J. P. Gilliver (John)" wrote: > In message <0022CE2E-AF06-45F5-B92D-2EB85AA6E52A(a)microsoft.com>, Davey > <Davey(a)discussions.microsoft.com> writes: > >Addit Info: > >SW is XP Home version 2002, Serv Pack 3. IE is set up as "no add > >ons".Netbook is also quite slow due to limited memory(1Meg/500k Ram) and > >speed(1.6 Mhz). Adequate for my limited travel due to size, battery life,etc. > >Slow when reading newspapers on line. > > Try Firefox (-: > [] > I generally like to get away from IE when I can: it's not that it's a > bad browser, in fact it works with more of the internet than anything > else, I just don't like the extent to which it is linked to the > operating system. You can always keep it there for the (rare) cases when > you encounter a website that won't work with whatever alternative you're > using. > > FWIW, I'm using a netbook too, and have exactly that - Firefox as my > default browser, IE for if I should need it (which hasn't been for > months - I don't think ever, in fact, on this PC). What do you mean by > "1Meg/500k Ram"? (I have 1M, and can upgrade to 2M - I've got it, just > not got around to it, as I haven't found it irritatingly slow yet.) > -- > J. P. Gilliver. UMRA: 1960/<1985 MB++G.5AL-IS-P--Ch++(p)Ar(a)T0H+Sh0!:`)DNAf > ** http://www.soft255.demon.co.uk/G6JPG-PC/JPGminPC.htm for ludicrously > outdated thoughts on PCs. ** > > The most wasted of all days is one without laughter. -e.e. cummings, poet > (1894-1962) > . > |