Topic: IE problems

[Andy K]

I run Windows XP and IE7 which I am very happy with.

However I have a problem (in the last few days) where by on a couple of internet pages, the page loads, I get an error message saying it can't be loaded and then the page blanks. (for example facebook)

I have run ccleaner.
Have have tried manually restoring (with good copies) the Windows, Program Files, and Docs&Settings and system files in root, but that hasn't helped.
Have also tried system restore.

What else can I do before I put a fresh copy of windows on? (don't really want to as apart from this is it running great)

Thanks for any tips

[Simon]

Hi Andy,

Do these web pages fail to load all of the time?  Other web pages are OK, yes?  Have you tried a different browser, such as Firefox?  Also, in IE, have you cleared the cache / temp internet files and cookies?  That sometimes helps.

[Andy K]

yes it happens all the time.

i have tried clearing cookies and temp files but didn't help this time.

website works on another pc ok

[Simon]

So, have you tried another browser, such as Firefox?

[Andy K]

no. Cus i want to use IE.

I guess i could try IE8 in the hope it accidently fixes it.

[Simon]

Fair enough.

[Andy K]

silly thing would let me put ie8 on.
Wants to put an update on first, but then says the update is already there in a service pack.

[Rik]

Did it say which update it wanted?