I8 problems

djl5625 · 08-29-2009, 07:17 AM

When I start my I8 apage pps up and says something has corrupted your internet explorer search program Interent explorer will reset your search program to your former default mine was google. Then the manage add window comes up and shows me the search programs and it shows mine as comcast,and it says its no available then i click google as my default then i scroll down and click prevent programs from changing your default then im done but it will not change to who i clicked to be my default and this goes on everytime I start Internet explorer...its so aggrivating help please.....

Geekgirl · 08-30-2009, 10:14 AM

Welcome to TSF

Try uninstalling then reinstalling IE8

**Jason09** · 08-30-2009, 06:15 PM

Also, do you have the full release version of IE8 installed?

08-29-2009, 07:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
djl5625 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: northern panhandle Posts: 1 OS: win xp	I8 problems When I start my I8 apage pps up and says something has corrupted your internet explorer search program Interent explorer will reset your search program to your former default mine was google. Then the manage add window comes up and shows me the search programs and it shows mine as comcast,and it says its no available then i click google as my default then i scroll down and click prevent programs from changing your default then im done but it will not change to who i clicked to be my default and this goes on everytime I start Internet explorer...its so aggrivating help please.....

08-30-2009, 10:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
Geekgirl Assistant Manager, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Six-burgh, Pennsylvania Posts: 14,192 OS: XP Home SP3/XP Pro SP3/Vista Ultimate SP2/Windows 7 Professional	Re: I8 problems Welcome to TSF Try uninstalling then reinstalling IE8 __________________ Compare NOD32 to your current antivirus and anti-spyware solution, HERE How to back up and restore the registry in Windows XP and Windows Vista Or Windows 7 How to back up and restore the registry in Windows 98/ ME / NT 4.0 / 2000 I DO NOT ACCEPT EMAILS AND WILL NOT REPLY TO THEM !!!!! TSF DOES NOT SUPPORT ASSISTANCE THROUGH EMAIL OR PRIVATE MESSAGES, PLEASE KEEP ALL QUESTIONS IN THE OPEN FORUM *The Pittsburgh Steelers - 6 X Superbowl Champions !!!!!!!* *The Pittsburgh Penguins - 2009 Stanley Cup Champions !!!!!!!*

08-30-2009, 06:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jason09 Moderator, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Near Washington, D.C. Posts: 2,365 OS: Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 My System	Re: I8 problems Also, do you have the full release version of IE8 installed? __________________ Gaming troubleshooting steps. Real peace cannot be found in what happens in Washington, D.C. Only God can give true peace to people.