Internet Explorer 8 crashes today, 15 December 2010!
I have had two clients call me today regarding Internet Explorer 8 crashing as soon as it opens. Both had the Yahoo toolbar installed. When that toolbar was disabled, IE 8 worked as well as it ever does. Here are the specifics on how to fix the problem:
- Right-click on the Internet Explorer icon.
- In the list that pops up, select "Start without add-ons"
- In the now open IE, click the Tools menu and go down to the bottom and select Internet Options.
- Select the Programs tab in the window that opens and click the "Manage Add-ons" button near the bottom of the window.
- A window will pop up that shows Toolbars and Extensions" selected to the left and a list of items on the right.
- Scroll down the right-hand list until you find the Yahoo toolbar listed.
- Right click the entry and select "disable".
- Disable any other Yahoo entries.
- Close the Manage Add-ons window
- Click OK at the bottom of the Internet Options window.
- Close IE.
- You should now be able to open IE without any trouble.
Please let me know if you find flaws in this procedure as soon as you find them so I can correct it quickly.
Thank you and good luck!
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Posted by Sid Plait at 12/15/2010 6:41 PM 
Categories: Windows XP, Microsoft, Computers, All, Bad News!
Tags: Internet Explorer 8 Yahoo toolbar
Categories: Windows XP, Microsoft, Computers, All, Bad News!
Tags: Internet Explorer 8 Yahoo toolbar
IE had a lot of problems in the past especially if you're a web developer. They're getting a lot better but still not anywhere close to Firefox.
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