Internet Explorer will not connect to the Internet

Discussion in 'Software' started by mark59, Apr 7, 2009.

  1. mark59

    mark59 MajorGeek

    My Internet Browser is Firefox but obviously still need IE for things like Windows Update. Yesterday I upgraded IE to the latest version using and now IE won't connect to the Internet. When I try to run Windows Update I receive the following error message: "Internet Explorer cannot display the webpage. What you can try: Diagnose Connection Problems." I have clicked on the button "Diagnose Connection Problems". This brings up Network Diagnostics for Windows XP. When this came up I clicked on the button Next and the diagnostic tool ran. I received the report: "Windows did not detect any problems with your Internet Connection." I knew this already as nothing else is having problems.

    How can I fix IE8. I am not bothered so much about having IE but I do want to be able to run Windows Update.
     
  2. Cordialis

    Cordialis MajorGeek

    Try to write something in the search field. It actually works in spite of that message.

    (For XP: ) Also try to go via Start -> All programs and then click the Microsoft Update link in the upper left corner.

    As for your question - well, we're all waiting for Microsoft to fix those bugs...
     
  3. Cordialis

    Cordialis MajorGeek

  4. plodr

    plodr Major Geek Super Extraordinaire

    My firewall usually has a popup when a program changes and asks if I want to allow this "new" program. IE 7 and IE 8 are different programs as far as my firewall. Have you checked the firewall to be sure IE 8 is not blocked by it?
     
  5. mark59

    mark59 MajorGeek

    Thanks guys for your advice. It was my firewall!:)
     

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