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    internet explorer won't work.

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Haydog, Jul 27, 2006.

  1. Haydog

    Haydog Newbie

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    My Dad has an Acer Aspire laptop and just recently internet explorer has been giving him trouble. When he opens it up, it will flash on and then disappear, almost like a pop-up blocker. I am wondering if anyone has ever ran into this problem and what they did to fix it?
     
    Haydog, Jul 27, 2006
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  2. Arla

    Arla Notebook Deity

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    Sounds like either a virus or spyware... have you tried spyware checked (like Adaware) and a virus checker (not sure which ones are available online)
     
    Arla, Jul 27, 2006
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  3. Amol

    Amol APH! NBR Reviewer

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    You can also try Windows Defender and clear out your cache, temporary internet files, offline files and cookies.
     
    Amol, Jul 27, 2006
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