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Normandog
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« on: November 18, 2009, 09:20:46 AM »
Was on line earlier today and things suddenly changed on me. I now have no address bar when on line. also seems I have a newer version of IE. Suggestions appreciated.
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« Reply #1 on: November 18, 2009, 09:22:07 AM »
just now found how to get address bar. Still have different version of IE.
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« Reply #2 on: November 18, 2009, 09:30:16 AM »
You probably have your updates to Auto Download and Install.  There was a recent updated version of IE, but that was awhile ago I thought.  I am using Mozilla Firefox.    If you go to Help and About it should tell you the version number.  Also, you could revert to a previous set up I believe... by using Restore.     
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« Reply #3 on: November 18, 2009, 10:15:51 AM »
Quote from: PAVALKER on November 18, 2009, 09:30:16 AM
You probably have your updates to Auto Download and Install.  There was a recent updated version of IE, but that was awhile ago I thought.  I am using Mozilla Firefox.    If you go to Help and About it should tell you the version number.  Also, you could revert to a previous set up I believe... by using Restore.     
I know some others on here use firefox. What are the advantages/disadvantages?
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« Reply #4 on: November 18, 2009, 11:12:04 AM »
Quote from: Normandog on November 18, 2009, 10:15:51 AM
I know some others on here use firefox. What are the advantages/disadvantages?


I believe it's easier to use than IE.  It doesn't seem to have as many security issues as IE.  Maybe it's targeted less.

It does seem to require a lot of memory.  Maybe IE does also.

You can try it out without replacing IE.  They can both exist on the same Windows machine.  Try it for a couple of weeks.  If you don't like it you can at least then choose between the two.

Here's the link:  Mozilla Firefox Download
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« Reply #5 on: November 18, 2009, 01:28:26 PM »
hit f11 to toggle the adderss bar
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« Reply #6 on: November 18, 2009, 04:47:28 PM »
Quote from: Normandog on November 18, 2009, 10:15:51 AM
Quote from: PAVALKER on November 18, 2009, 09:30:16 AM
You probably have your updates to Auto Download and Install.  There was a recent updated version of IE, but that was awhile ago I thought.  I am using Mozilla Firefox.    If you go to Help and About it should tell you the version number.  Also, you could revert to a previous set up I believe... by using Restore.    
I know some others on here use firefox. What are the advantages/disadvantages?

I use IE at work (required) and Firefox at home (desired). I like the security aspects of FF much better than IE. The only con I have found FF is that "some" internet downloads are incompatable. If I seem to be having a problem loading something, I just open IE and download away and the go back to FF when finished.
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« Reply #7 on: November 18, 2009, 06:26:44 PM »
Thanks to all for the help and thanks Mr. Willow for the link. Currently using firefox.  Smiley Too early to tell but seems better to me.
I need to check the autoinstall thing. I did go in last year and change that 'cause I don't like autoinstall.
Again, thanks for the help. More PC questions to come later.
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« Reply #8 on: November 19, 2009, 08:48:49 AM »
Just be thankful that you don't have Windows 7.
I hate it, being used to XP for years at work and at home.
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