Re: IE 7
[X-post to IE General]
1. Does this behavior persist if you start IE7 in No Add-ons mode? To start
IE7 in No Add-ons mode:
• Right-click on the blue IE desktop icon and select Start without
Add-ons; or
• Start > (All) Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Internet
Explorer (No add-ons).
Troubleshooting and Internet Explorer’s (No Add-ons) Mode:
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/07/25/678113.aspx
2. Does the problem persist if you Reset IE7 Settings (RIES)?
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737 <= Read before using!
3. If you uninstall (a) IE7 *exactly* per the link below (which
automatically returns you to IE6), (b) all toolbars and (c) all third-party
Windows Themes (including Window Blinds) and do NOT reinstall IE7, does this
behavior persist?
NB: If it does, do NOT reinstall IE7.
Uninstalling IE7
http://www.ie-vista.com/kbase2.html
[Only use the Command %windir%\ie7\spuninst\spuninst.exe if you cannot
uninstall via Add/Remove Programs! Ignore any references to Vista on the
above page. It's safe to ignore any "such and such may not work" warnings.
Ignore any references to Vista on the webpage.]
Also see:
IE7 (Un)Installation and Anti-Malware Applications:
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/10/11/IE7-Installation-and-Anti_2D00_Malware-Applications.aspx
4. Assuming IE6 does not have these problems (other than opening a link in a
new tab, which will not be available), the follow is required reading IMHO
before reinstalling IE7:
Sandi's Installation Tips <= Steps #1-8, #10 & #11; take note of #12, then
STOP
http://www.ie-vista.com/known_issues.html#pre-install
I strongly recommend using
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/ie/getitnow.mspx as the
installation source, not Automatic/Windows Update.
Or use this Download link:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=9ae91ebe-3385-447c-8a30-081805b2f90b
(Tip: Save the installer to your desktop, do not Run it.)
5. Make *certain* that you check in at Windows Update immediately after
reinstalling IE7 to install any critical updates offered. If Optional
Software Updates category offers Root Certificates update, opt to install it
to take full advantage of IE7's additional security.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin
http://aumha.net
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AliceZ wrote:
> I have WinXPsp3 and just downloaded/installed IE 7.
> I notice when I open IE 7 and my (google) homepage shows, I can then go to
> Tools and Windows update to check for any critical updates.
> However, after I have checked and downloaded the updates, I click the back
> (blue)arrow (uppoer left corner of screen) and expect to be allowed to go
> back to my Google homepage. However, I can't get back to my google
> homepage.
> I have to close the Windows update page and then open IE 7 again so I can
> get my google homepage.
> If I go to other sites while using google (in IE7), I can always click the
> back arrow and be returned to the google page. Why am I not allowed to do
> it
> when I go to the Windows Update page?