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explorer 8 problem
My neighbor asked me to help him out, he is disabled and relies on the internet to shop.
He has a new computer with windows 7 and ie8.
All was working fine and he could log into Tescos and do his order etc.
but today could not, and asked me if I could help.I have established the following.
I can log into tescos after entering his username and password, but only by using the enter key, if I mouse click the "log in" button nothing happens.
When I click on links on the site again nothing happens, but if I copy the target to ie title bar and press enter the link works.
I have tried the obvious remedies(or so I think)
Has anyone else come across this?
Peter -
13 Replies
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Sounds more like a problem with the site Peter? I know some websites are having issues with compatibility in 8. Not much help though.
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Open Internet Explorer and try this:
Tools > internet options > security > custom level…
Find "Active Scripting"
then check enable.
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quote Harry Cleary:Sounds more like a problem with the site Peter? I know some websites are having issues with compatibility in 8. Not much help though.Harry, it works fine when I log in on my computer, using ie8 so site looks good.
Phill I will give that a go, but my settings are default and I already put my nieghbours back to default, will let you know if it helps tomorrow, thanksPeter
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Ok dump explorer and get him onto Firefox it’s a lot safer Just install Firefox and it will ask you if you want to import your bookmarks and settings, just click yes and your done, Far better and safer than explorer
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quote RayRosher:Ok dump explorer and get him onto Firefox it’s a lot safer Just install Firefox and it will ask you if you want to import your bookmarks and settings, just click yes and your done, Far better and safer than explorerThe German government have just advised it’s citizens to avoid using Firefox and somewhile ago, Explorer too!
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I’ve been using Google Chrome for a wee while now instead of firefox, it’s really good!
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I think a change of browser may be the answer,
if Phil’s suggestion doesnt workPeter
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It’ll work 😉
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Will you get me a pint of milk and a packet of fags? 😀
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Does his mouse button work for other things ??? Sure it’s not a problem with the mouse ??
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quote Phill:It’ll work 😉
Didn’t 🙁 worth a try though.
Martin, the mouse was my first thought, but works ok everywhere else ‘cept ie8
Killed explorer and my neighbour is now happily shopping using google chrome. (thanks for the tip Marcella)
Peter
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😀 glad it worked Peter 😀
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chrome is good, another browser to consider is opera found it so much faster than other browsers, been using it to research and design websites for mobile devices, like it as it is very uncomplicated 😀
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