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Internet Explorer 8 stops working

Oct 21, 2010 10:15PM PDT

Have Windows Vista Home Premium.
The IE8 stops working frequently.
Please advise what I can do and how to do it.
I am not too technical so would appreciate simple instructions.
Appreciate your knowledge and assistance with thanks.

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Re: IE8 stops working
Oct 21, 2010 10:37PM PDT

Most often some add-on. Disable all in Tools>Manage Add-ons. If OK now, gradually add what you need and note which one causes this. Please tell the outcome of your experiments.

Kees

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IE8 stops working
Oct 22, 2010 9:32PM PDT

Kees thanks. So far so good! Will keep you informed if necessary.