Windows 7 Internet Explorer doesn't open (no error shown)
With the latest set of updates, around 4-5 days ago, a new problem developed which I haven't seen discussed anywhere. Internet explorer doesn't load up when I click on it's icon. The hard disk clunks but no explorer window appears. No error is displayed. Very odd. Very occasionally it does load up, perhaps once a day, but then stops loading again after a few minutes. Anybody got an idea what's happening?DanWindows7 64 bit / office 2007Daniel West
NHS / Home User
Dell XPS 710
June 3rd, 2009 7:26pm
Dan,You can review the latest updates by right-clicking on the 'Action Center' flag, then choosing 'Open Windows Update'. On the window that opens, at the very bottom of the left pane is the 'Installed Updates' link. You can sort by date and see what was installed.Before you uninstall anything, you might want to go into the Control Panel and choose Internet Options. When that window opens, go to the Advanced tab and near the bottom is a Reset... button to reset Internet Explorer to it's default condition. You might also want to go back to the General tab and clear your temporary internet files.
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June 3rd, 2009 7:34pm
Hello,I have the same problem, I try to reset Internet Explorer to it's default condition and I clear the temporary internet files but no change.ThanksCyril
June 4th, 2009 11:58am
Based on my known, a corrupt add-on could cause the problem. I have following suggestion.
Run IE without Add-ons
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1. Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Internet Explorer (No Add-ons).
2. Visit website in this IE and test the issue. .
If still cannot be run, please try to run it as administrator. Hope it helps.
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June 5th, 2009 3:19am
Zhang - thanks for the help on this.. I think you were on the mark here.
June 17th, 2009 4:46pm
Problem is now trying to find the corrupt add-on. Any ideas on how to run a "log" to see which one is crapping out?
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June 17th, 2009 4:47pm
eric,The microsoft IEBlog as an excelent blog on how you can do this.http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/07/25/678113.aspxDoes this solve your problem?Kind RegardsDFTIM me
June 17th, 2009 5:54pm
Yes this works... but what is wrong with the add on??!! Donno which is the addon causing this problem!!
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September 18th, 2012 4:25am