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Internet Explorer and Firefox don't work for me

Jul 3, 2017 3:14PM PDT

I have Chrome on my computer and is works well. I also have Internet Explorer and Firefox. As of a few days ago both Internet Explorer and Firefox don't work. They come up with blank screens but don't respond to searches. This is on Windows 7. (By the way, I have run Malwarebytes (the paid version) and CCleaner). Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Have you reset those browsers>
Jul 3, 2017 3:34PM PDT

Not uninstall and reinstall but reset. How is on the web.
Dafydd.

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Install the latest version of Google Chrome
Jul 18, 2017 3:01PM PDT

Install the latest version of Google Chrome

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Reply: Use an uninstaller
Jul 24, 2017 10:25PM PDT

Search in google for an uninstaller which will remove the installed browser, its reg keys, and other data completely, then download the browser and install it again. If this doesn't work better to use Chrome or you can also try Chromium.

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Jul 27, 2017 11:22AM PDT

Have you deleted any important files? This can prevent damage to the desktop by not having the files behind the software to run it.

BEST bet is to go on a working pc and download the lasted version of Chrome put it on a USB deleted firefox install Chrome and then type in the browser you want to download....Job done

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Jul 27, 2017 11:24AM PDT

BTW delete every browser on the pc adept from the default one and install Chrome so it's a fresh start.Wink

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Internet Explorer and Firefox don't work
Jul 28, 2017 9:51PM PDT

right click on mycomputer go to properties /automatic updates and turn on download updates but let me choose when to install them.