PC gurus please help

[Normandog]

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.

[Normandog]

just now found how to get address bar. Still have different version of IE.

[PAVALKER]

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.     

[Normandog]

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?

[Willow]

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

[mikeb]

hit f11 to toggle the adderss bar

[FLAVALK]

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.

[Normandog]

Thanks to all for the help and thanks Mr. Willow for the link. Currently using firefox.  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.

[Momz]

Just be thankful that you don't have Windows 7.
I hate it, being used to XP for years at work and at home.