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Author:  stormy [ Wed Mar 25, 2009 4:58 pm ]
Post subject:  Upgrading to IE8
Tried several times without success to upgrade from IE7 to IE8. I am running Vista. I have Norton as my internet security . When I click on the IE icon after downloading the upgrade the computer tries to connect then stops working . Any clues as to what I should try?
Author:  Axel Foley [ Wed Mar 25, 2009 5:15 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Upgrading to IE8
Norton is an octopus and may be preventing you loading the new programme, after using Norton to scan your download, which I guess you know you should always do, turn Norton off and see if IE will load.

However, IE8 has had mixed reviews, I have not loaded it yet as I feel it will get better.

I do however, use "Firefox" alll the time and only use IE for "Non Firefox Friendly" sites.
Author:  tanny [ Wed Mar 25, 2009 5:42 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Upgrading to IE8
Personally I am waiting for iE8 to be debugged and all the security patches in place before I download.
Author:  BigDutch [ Wed Mar 25, 2009 5:50 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Upgrading to IE8
Not specific to IE8 but to answer what can you try.

I use Google Chrome as my main browser and very happy with it. For sites where there are issues i revert to Firefox, and IE for some MS sourced management consoles.
Author:  adfam [ Wed Mar 25, 2009 6:51 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Upgrading to IE8
Very similar to Big Dutch, I use Google Chrome for day-to-day non important stuff (it's very quick and easy) and Firefox for internet banking and other secure sites. Also, Firefox has a very good "IE Tab" Add-on which renders sites using the IE engine for the occasions where a site will only work properly in IE, so I never need to use the real and dreaded Internet Explorer at all.

Malc
PS - if you can't tell, I'm not big MS fan!!!
Author:  Sean & Heidi [ Wed Mar 25, 2009 8:56 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Upgrading to IE8
i downloaded ie8 and have had no probs also did it on work comps with no probs, i would check you firewall settings and make sure ie8 is allowed.
Author:  J B [ Wed Mar 25, 2009 11:05 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Upgrading to IE8
stormy wrote:
Any clues as to what I should try?


That's an easy answer!

Ditch Internet Exploder/Norton and and go with Firefox and AVG
Author:  Axel Foley [ Wed Mar 25, 2009 11:35 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Upgrading to IE8
Or, Firefox, Google Chrome and Avast, with Comodo as your firewall...........................

All free............................
Author:  stormy [ Thu Mar 26, 2009 9:48 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Upgrading to IE8
Thanks for all the replies . Trouble is I have to use IE to download BBC progs via the iplayer , none of the other browsers seem to work !
Author:  adfam [ Thu Mar 26, 2009 10:01 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Upgrading to IE8
stormy wrote:
Thanks for all the replies . Trouble is I have to use IE to download BBC progs via the iplayer , none of the other browsers seem to work !


Just for the record, I've used BBC's iplayer (and ITV's equivalent) with Firefox without any issues whatsoever.
Malc
Author:  J B [ Thu Mar 26, 2009 10:17 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Upgrading to IE8
stormy wrote:
have to use IE to download BBC progs via the iplayer , none of the other browsers seem to work !


Hmmm, strange that, but sorry, I don't download, so can't comment.
Maybe just stick with IE7 rather than trying to upgrade (that's computerspeak for 'change for the worse!') ?

Have you tried ditching Norton (which isn't an easy thing to do, as it's a bit like a virus in itself :roll: )?
Author:  Axel Foley [ Thu Mar 26, 2009 12:45 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Upgrading to IE8
Should anyone wish to remove Norton, don't attempt it without Norton's own removal tool, which can be downloaded here.

http://service1.symantec.com/Support/ts ... 3108162039

:D
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