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Question

when i create a new account, apps wont open, IE flashes clos

Feb 6, 2015 6:15PM PST

when i create a new account on my computer, local or not local then i sign in and try to open internet explorer it flashes open and then immediatly closes.

******* peice of **** windows 8...........


any help appreciated, thanks

i have reset all internet explorer settings to default on that account to no avail

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Sounds like some infection.
Feb 6, 2015 11:49PM PST
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try safemode
Feb 9, 2015 4:45AM PST

see if ie will run in safemode. If it does, try disable any addons and toolbars

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Yes something wierd there
Feb 12, 2015 10:06PM PST

I could see you not being able to run Metro apps but not IE.