DansEdgli

My internet wont open links anymore and i dont know why.
For example if i click on a link on the forums to see a picture i have to wait for the new window to come up and then click stop and then refresh for the picture to load. It wont open automatically.
The same happens with links in outlook express i must click stop and then refresh every time. There is even some links that i cant open because there is no buttons at the top.
How can i fix it? Ive tried the settings in internet tools but cant really tell whats what?

Thanks guys
Dan

honer

Seen this before it a couple cases;

1) Virus on the computer, you might want to get a virus scanner (if you don't have one) and if you do make sure its up to date.

2) If no virii are found, re-install Internet Explorer (Ver 6 if you use Windows 98+)

3) As a swing in the dark, go to Tools > Options > Advanced and click "Restore Defaults", then restart Internet Explorer.

Hope this helps.

AlbertM

Had a similar prob with mine yonks ago. found out I was using a proxy sever to connect to my ISP and it didn't need to. Once disabled all was fine.

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Black S

are you running a fire wall??
if not
try
tools === internet options ==== privacy ==== restore,
this will reset your cookie, etc to medium.,

MintEAFalcon

While you are at it, grab a copy of Ad-aware from Lavasoft (http://www.lavasoftusa.com/downloads.html) and run that on your machine. Spyware can be a bit of a nusance to Internet Explorer.

You'd be surprised what crap lurks on your machine that has been downloaded without you even knowing!

Busdriver

Yep, the proxy is the most likely cause - check in your Internet Options that proxies is disabled and that the Auto Configuration settings is checked. Don't use manual configuration for most servers these days.

carazy

If you called me at work I'd be saying.
Clear cache, clear cookies, reset defaults (advanced options)
remove proxys from both the lan settings box and the settings box under connections.
run anti virus and adaware software still not working? reinstall IE.

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LunaticSVT

Well be careful on the proxy bit. Some ISP's require that. But check what Carazy said.

FordHawk

Ad-aware is definately a great product, however be careful because if you use any programs such as Kazaa, that require ads to be running then you may not be able to use the program

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LunaticSVT

that is when you use Kaaza lite. not the virus riddled one.