#472666 - 12/11/08 07:11 PM
Computer geeks...help me out!
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Dick Nipples
Registered: 03/08/99
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Loc: Seattle, Washington USA
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So...for some godforsaken reason I downloaded a beta version of IE8, and it sucks ass. I was plenty happy with IE7, and now I can't get it to come back on...
I can't find IE8 in the "remove programs" list, and when I try to download IE7 from ms.com, it won't let me because "it's already on your computer, dumbass"...
Anyone know how to get rid of IE8 and get IE7 back on top?
Fish on...
Todd
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#472667 - 12/11/08 07:20 PM
Re: Computer geeks...help me out!
[Re: Todd]
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Repeat Spawner
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Vista or XP?
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#472682 - 12/11/08 08:08 PM
Re: Computer geeks...help me out!
[Re: j 7]
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Returning Adult
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try a restore point set before you made the change to ie8 (START / ALL PROGRAMS / ACCESSORIES / SYSTEM TOOLS / SYSTEM RESTORE / Follow the prompts), then when it gets going, download mozilla firefox and never worry about it again.
Edited by fishpolelease (12/11/08 09:59 PM)
Edit Reason: missed a step
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#472698 - 12/11/08 08:58 PM
Re: Computer geeks...help me out!
[Re: fishpolelease]
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Repeat Spawner
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If ye' be on xp
open control panel
Click "add/remove programs"
Look to the far left and click "add/remove windows components"
a "windows component wizzard" will apear
un-check the box that says "internet explorer" then click next
should uninstal any IE and then you click finish.
then go download IE7
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#472707 - 12/11/08 09:12 PM
Re: Computer geeks...help me out!
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Parr
Registered: 12/09/08
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You mean to tell us that there is something Todd DOES"NT know?
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#472709 - 12/11/08 09:26 PM
Re: Computer geeks...help me out!
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River Nutrients
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Firefox is by far a much better browser. I have Vista Ultimate and never have had a problem with Firefox. IE is another story.
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#472721 - 12/11/08 10:15 PM
Re: Computer geeks...help me out!
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Repeat Spawner
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Is it worki'n yet, Todd, or are ya wheels up in the ditch? No answer I'll assume th later.
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#472732 - 12/11/08 10:41 PM
Re: Computer geeks...help me out!
[Re: Todd]
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River Nutrients
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...I downloaded a beta version ... [pile on] Tsk, tsk, tsk. [/pile on]
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#472743 - 12/11/08 11:27 PM
Re: Computer geeks...help me out!
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Dick Nipples
Registered: 03/08/99
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Loc: Seattle, Washington USA
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I haven't fixed it yet, 'cuz I just got back in.
I'm running Vista, and in spite of the anti-hype, it works pretty excellent for me.
Thanks for the tip, j 7, I'll give that a try.
Fish on...
Todd
P.S. I have it on Firefox right now, since I can't get IE8 to work worth a crap.
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#472748 - 12/11/08 11:38 PM
Re: Computer geeks...help me out!
[Re: Todd]
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Dick Nipples
Registered: 03/08/99
Posts: 27840
Loc: Seattle, Washington USA
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Success! On Vista...I went to the Control Panel, clicked on "Programs", and searched around for "Uninstall Windows Components"...not there. I clicked on "Updates", and there it was...uninstalled it. Even better, after restarting IE7 re-became the default browser. I take back all I've said about you guys...except Goharley, who was about as helpful as a two legged stool.  Fish on... Todd
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#472755 - 12/11/08 11:55 PM
Re: Computer geeks...help me out!
[Re: Todd]
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The Chosen One
Registered: 02/09/00
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Get a Mac.
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#472756 - 12/11/08 11:56 PM
Re: Computer geeks...help me out!
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Dick Nipples
Registered: 03/08/99
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Loc: Seattle, Washington USA
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I have two.
Fish on...
Todd
P.S. And three PC's.
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#473299 - 12/14/08 10:49 PM
Re: Computer geeks...help me out!
[Re: Todd]
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Fry
Registered: 10/06/06
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Loc: Kenmore, WA
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Just reading this thread made me crack up. 2 legged stool, hilarious. PC Just thought of something it may stand for Piece of Chit. thanks for the laughs
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#473795 - 12/17/08 01:24 PM
Re: Computer geeks...help me out!
[Re: John Lee Hookum]
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The Chosen One
Registered: 02/09/00
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Loc: Mitulaville
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Get a Mac.
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#473853 - 12/17/08 06:13 PM
Re: Computer geeks...help me out!
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BUCK NASTY!!
Registered: 01/26/00
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Dr. Parker hard at work again... If memory serves me correctly, this was the advise you gave me as well....... Keith 
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#473912 - 12/17/08 10:01 PM
Re: Computer geeks...help me out!
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The Chosen One
Registered: 02/09/00
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I've been busier than crap! Doesn't look to let up by the end of the year, either! That does not bode well for my time on the river for the remainder of 2008.  Yeah, we'll getting a Mac is still *good* advice..... Any fish down your way yet Archer? The Rev. Dr. Parker still needs to come down to get your data back on your new computer. So much for the winter nooks this season....
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#473921 - 12/17/08 10:31 PM
Re: Computer geeks...help me out!
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BUCK NASTY!!
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I've been busier than crap! Doesn't look to let up by the end of the year, either! That does not bode well for my time on the river for the remainder of 2008. Yeah, we'll getting a Mac is still *good* advice..... Any fish down your way yet Archer? The Rev. Dr. Parker still needs to come down to get your data back on your new computer. So much for the winter nooks this season.... No idea about what's there to be had... I haven't fished in 3 weeks. I've been stacking the ducks..... We'll see what the weather is like the next couple of weeks..... Keith 
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