Why Won't My Internet Explorer Load Pages Anymore?

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The discussion revolves around issues with Internet Explorer not loading pages, particularly in the context of using it for Mastering Physics. Participants explore potential causes and solutions for the problem, including system settings and alternative browsers.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant describes experiencing a white screen when launching Internet Explorer, with no toolbars or status bar visible, and seeks help for the issue.
  • Another suggests performing a System Restore to a point before the problem began.
  • A different participant recommends restarting the computer, reinstalling Internet Explorer, or checking for updates, questioning how the original poster accessed the forum.
  • Some participants express a preference for Mozilla Firefox, citing it as a better browser with more functions.
  • One participant advises downloading and reinstalling a specific version of Internet Explorer from Microsoft.
  • A participant shares that their internet connection returned after switching the device on and off, noting issues with the current version of Internet Explorer and its performance compared to the previous version.
  • Another participant comments on the memory usage of newer software versions, suggesting that they may cause applications to hang without warning on slower computers.
  • A brief suggestion is made to simply reinstall Internet Explorer.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a variety of opinions on potential solutions, with no clear consensus on the best approach to resolve the issue. Some advocate for alternative browsers, while others focus on troubleshooting Internet Explorer directly.

Contextual Notes

Participants mention various factors that could influence the performance of Internet Explorer, including system memory and the impact of updates. There are unresolved questions regarding the effectiveness of suggested solutions.

Who May Find This Useful

Users experiencing similar issues with Internet Explorer, those considering alternative browsers, and individuals interested in troubleshooting software problems may find this discussion relevant.

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I have Windows Internet Explorer, the version that has tabs like Firefox, but it has brioke, and this is a major problem, since it is the only computer I have that runs Mastering Physics.

When I load up it starts up with a white screen. The address tab is at the top, but the status bar/tool bars do not display. it was you get before the page loads. It doesn't get any further, and does not close down, even through task manager.

Does anyone have any ideas what could be the problem?

TFM
 
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TFM said:
I have Windows Internet Explorer, the version that has tabs like Firefox, but it has brioke, and this is a major problem, since it is the only computer I have that runs Mastering Physics.

When I load up it starts up with a white screen. The address tab is at the top, but the status bar/tool bars do not display. it was you get before the page loads. It doesn't get any further, and does not close down, even through task manager.

Does anyone have any ideas what could be the problem?

TFM
Have you tried doing a System Restore to a time before the problem started?
 
TFM said:
I have Windows Internet Explorer, the version that has tabs like Firefox, but it has brioke, and this is a major problem, since it is the only computer I have that runs Mastering Physics.

When I load up it starts up with a white screen. The address tab is at the top, but the status bar/tool bars do not display. it was you get before the page loads. It doesn't get any further, and does not close down, even through task manager.

Does anyone have any ideas what could be the problem?

TFM

Have you tried restarting your computer? You could also try to reinstall it or check for an update. How are you able to get to this forum if it is not working?

CS
 
I don't know but Mozilla Firefox is a lot better browser with more functions and it is free.
 
bassplayer142 said:
I don't know but Mozilla Firefox is a lot better browser with more functions and it is free.


Seconded, perhaps the OP might have some luck with a different browser.
 
Currently, my internet came back on after switching it on/off several times. Another thing is I have the 'Three' mobile broadband, and it was plkugged in when it wouldn't\ load, when I switched the computer off and unpluged it, switched it back on, and thge interent explorer started running - I always load the internet explorer first though

Thanks

TFM

(The previous message was posted using a back-up computer)

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The current copy of Internet Explorer I got through the Windows Update, it asked me if I wanted the up-to-date version. I said yes, and personnally, I preferred the old version. this version has difficulties opening up new pages, such as the when a new message is posted on th forum, I get an E-Mail update, sometinmes I have to clik four times on the link in the E-Mail to get it open, and sometimnes it just jams. Most annoying.
 
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Most newer versions of programs usually use more memory than their previous incarnations, assuming people can fork out cash for memory additions and upgrades. Twenty years ago, newer versions of programs were optimzed in a different way than they are done these days.

Something I noticed on a slower computer, is if some applications run out of memory, there are no warning messages, and these applications hang, even though page swapping is supposed to occur!
 
reinstall :)
 

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