IE 8 starts opening up tabs on its own, freezing the computer - DiscussWorldIssues - Socio-Economic Religion and Political Uncensored Debate

**Mello** · 10-23-2008, 06:48 PM

it happens about 1 time a day. if i am not at the desk when it happens, it freezes the computer. otherwise, i can end task before it gets too far.

i would like to try firefox, but the wife is a techtard, and refuses to try it. so i am stuck with IE (until i can get her on board).

I really don't want to reinstall windows, if i can avoid it.

any ideas?

I use AVG and windows defender, and have uninstalled mcafee entirely.

**anconueys** · 10-23-2008, 06:50 PM

I don't know why people are such diamond heads about firefox but it isn't as obscure as it used to be and you just need to keep working on her.

**Assentesy** · 10-23-2008, 06:51 PM

I don't know why people are such diamond heads about firefox but it isn't as obscure as it used to be and you just need to keep working on her.

diamond head...i like that.

i just got her to learn how to print a webpage last night.

i want it because it can do better stuff, like the way i downloads from FTP's with the greatest of ease.

**CenICrerflind** · 10-23-2008, 06:55 PM

diamond head...i like that.

the hardest substance on earth ya know!

**XzBZB2UV** · 10-23-2008, 07:54 PM

I don't know why people are such diamond heads about firefox but it isn't as obscure as it used to be and you just need to keep working on her.

okay i am a duh .... what is a diamond head?

**SergZHy67** · 10-23-2008, 07:54 PM

okay i am a duh .... what is a diamond head?

A very hard headed person!

**GEAntonio** · 10-23-2008, 07:55 PM

A very hard headed person!

oic

**RerRoktoido** · 10-23-2008, 08:24 PM

Try installing spybot search & destroy & see if anything is trying to access the net through http.

It sounds to me like you have a trogen.

**majestictwelve** · 10-23-2008, 08:37 PM

tell her its the same as IE....well, pretty much it is. I LOVE firefox SO much more than IE. Someone once told me, for the people who dont know any different, to download firefox and make the icon appear as IE

**Aeaefee** · 10-23-2008, 08:41 PM

Try installing spybot search & destroy & see if anything is trying to access the net through http.

It sounds to me like you have a trogen.

Yeah, he could be right about that. It's certainly worth checking.

There is no reason why you can't run both Firefox and IE on the same machine. The only technical difficulties I've had with Firefox were figuring out where the profile folders were for backup purposes, and the time that an update took place and my theme had a conflict with the favorites toolbar. If you take care of the geek stuff, she ought to be able to make the transition.

I love FireFTP for those file transfers, and abcTajpu for generating special characters. And AdBlock. And the Media player controls add-on. Oh, and tell her about the IE emulator, for those neanderthal websites that insist on IE.

I love Firefox!

**otheloComRole** · 10-23-2008, 08:55 PM

I use fireFTP to update my website.
I was surprised an Add-on could work so well.

**codespokerbonus** · 10-23-2008, 10:02 PM

Still running IE7 here. Don't have problems with it very often. Think I'll continue to use it until IE8 is officially released... or has it been.

**Longwow** · 10-24-2008, 12:53 AM

IE 8 is a BETA product. Not for use on production machine.

Sounds like virus problems to me.

Download Windows Defender and Malwarebytes antispware. http://www.malwarebytes.org/

Find and download either CCleaner or ATFCleaner to remove all temp files.

Then download and run in safe mode smitfraudfix

http://siri.geekstogo.com/SmitfraudFix.php

Welcome to my world.

**aaaaaaaabbbby** · 10-24-2008, 09:49 PM

When someone complains to me about a slow PC 9 times out of 10 CCleaner & a defrag make a huge difference.

It's a great little free app.

**CenICrerflind** · 10-24-2008, 10:12 PM

When someone complains to me about a slow PC 9 times out of 10 CCleaner & a defrag make a huge difference.

It's a great little free app.

i have done verything but the safe mode step (i hate trying to boot into safe mode).

but the computer is running MUCH better.

gonna defrag before i go to bed tonight.

**cialviagra** · 10-25-2008, 09:28 PM

i have done everything recommended except for the smitfraudfix.

everytime i try to reboot into safe mode, it freezes while trying to check the drivers.

but i am using firefox now.

**BrianGoldsmith** · 10-25-2008, 10:33 PM

i have done everything recommended except for the smitfraudfix.

everytime i try to reboot into safe mode, it freezes while trying to check the drivers.

but i am using firefox now.

Run it in standard mode. If that clears anything out try it again in safe mode.

**LindaSmithIV** · 10-25-2008, 11:36 PM

Run it in standard mode. If that clears anything out try it again in safe mode.

i did.

i think the issue is related to the partitioned D drive. when i got the box from dell, it had norton ghost that had put the "backup" file on the D partition.

i would LOVE to get rid of that d partition and the files in there. it would give me another 16gb.

when it freezes while booting into safe mode, it freezes in the D directory.

**mr.calisto** · 10-26-2008, 12:09 AM

when it freezes while booting into safe mode, it freezes in the D directory. That doesn't make since. There are no drivers in your D directory. What exactly are you seeing that is bringing you to that idea.

**ireleda** · 10-26-2008, 02:10 AM

Format! Format!

Yes, it is a pain, but sometimes ya gotta do it. However, you may be able to work it out a little easier with NTFS, especially at 32-bit.

10-23-2008, 06:48 PM	#1
Mello Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 495 Senior Member	IE 8 starts opening up tabs on its own, freezing the computer it happens about 1 time a day. if i am not at the desk when it happens, it freezes the computer. otherwise, i can end task before it gets too far. i would like to try firefox, but the wife is a techtard, and refuses to try it. so i am stuck with IE (until i can get her on board). I really don't want to reinstall windows, if i can avoid it. any ideas? I use AVG and windows defender, and have uninstalled mcafee entirely. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-23-2008, 06:50 PM	#2
anconueys Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 567 Senior Member	I don't know why people are such diamond heads about firefox but it isn't as obscure as it used to be and you just need to keep working on her. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-23-2008, 06:51 PM	#3
Assentesy Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 435 Senior Member	I don't know why people are such diamond heads about firefox but it isn't as obscure as it used to be and you just need to keep working on her. diamond head...i like that. i just got her to learn how to print a webpage last night. i want it because it can do better stuff, like the way i downloads from FTP's with the greatest of ease. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-23-2008, 06:55 PM	#4
CenICrerflind Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 390 Senior Member	diamond head...i like that. the hardest substance on earth ya know! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-23-2008, 07:54 PM	#5
XzBZB2UV Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 420 Senior Member	I don't know why people are such diamond heads about firefox but it isn't as obscure as it used to be and you just need to keep working on her. okay i am a duh .... what is a diamond head? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-23-2008, 07:54 PM	#6
SergZHy67 Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 457 Senior Member	okay i am a duh .... what is a diamond head? A very hard headed person! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-23-2008, 07:55 PM	#7
GEAntonio Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 408 Senior Member	A very hard headed person! oic Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-23-2008, 08:24 PM	#8
RerRoktoido Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 370 Senior Member	Try installing spybot search & destroy & see if anything is trying to access the net through http. It sounds to me like you have a trogen. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-23-2008, 08:37 PM	#9
majestictwelve Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 515 Senior Member	tell her its the same as IE....well, pretty much it is. I LOVE firefox SO much more than IE. Someone once told me, for the people who dont know any different, to download firefox and make the icon appear as IE Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-23-2008, 08:41 PM	#10
Aeaefee Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 447 Senior Member	Try installing spybot search & destroy & see if anything is trying to access the net through http. It sounds to me like you have a trogen. Yeah, he could be right about that. It's certainly worth checking. There is no reason why you can't run both Firefox and IE on the same machine. The only technical difficulties I've had with Firefox were figuring out where the profile folders were for backup purposes, and the time that an update took place and my theme had a conflict with the favorites toolbar. If you take care of the geek stuff, she ought to be able to make the transition. I love FireFTP for those file transfers, and abcTajpu for generating special characters. And AdBlock. And the Media player controls add-on. Oh, and tell her about the IE emulator, for those neanderthal websites that insist on IE. I love Firefox! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-23-2008, 08:55 PM	#11
otheloComRole Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 433 Senior Member	I use fireFTP to update my website. I was surprised an Add-on could work so well. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-23-2008, 10:02 PM	#12
codespokerbonus Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 393 Senior Member	Still running IE7 here. Don't have problems with it very often. Think I'll continue to use it until IE8 is officially released... or has it been. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-24-2008, 12:53 AM	#13
Longwow Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 389 Senior Member	IE 8 is a BETA product. Not for use on production machine. Sounds like virus problems to me. Download Windows Defender and Malwarebytes antispware. http://www.malwarebytes.org/ Find and download either CCleaner or ATFCleaner to remove all temp files. Then download and run in safe mode smitfraudfix http://siri.geekstogo.com/SmitfraudFix.php Welcome to my world. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-24-2008, 09:49 PM	#14
aaaaaaaabbbby Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 434 Senior Member	When someone complains to me about a slow PC 9 times out of 10 CCleaner & a defrag make a huge difference. It's a great little free app. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-24-2008, 10:12 PM	#15
CenICrerflind Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 390 Senior Member	When someone complains to me about a slow PC 9 times out of 10 CCleaner & a defrag make a huge difference. It's a great little free app. i have done verything but the safe mode step (i hate trying to boot into safe mode). but the computer is running MUCH better. gonna defrag before i go to bed tonight. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-25-2008, 09:28 PM	#16
cialviagra Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 500 Senior Member	i have done everything recommended except for the smitfraudfix. everytime i try to reboot into safe mode, it freezes while trying to check the drivers. but i am using firefox now. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-25-2008, 10:33 PM	#17
BrianGoldsmith Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 479 Senior Member	i have done everything recommended except for the smitfraudfix. everytime i try to reboot into safe mode, it freezes while trying to check the drivers. but i am using firefox now. Run it in standard mode. If that clears anything out try it again in safe mode. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-25-2008, 11:36 PM	#18
LindaSmithIV Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 351 Senior Member	Run it in standard mode. If that clears anything out try it again in safe mode. i did. i think the issue is related to the partitioned D drive. when i got the box from dell, it had norton ghost that had put the "backup" file on the D partition. i would LOVE to get rid of that d partition and the files in there. it would give me another 16gb. when it freezes while booting into safe mode, it freezes in the D directory. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-26-2008, 12:09 AM	#19
mr.calisto Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 413 Senior Member	when it freezes while booting into safe mode, it freezes in the D directory. That doesn't make since. There are no drivers in your D directory. What exactly are you seeing that is bringing you to that idea. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-26-2008, 02:10 AM	#20
ireleda Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 584 Senior Member	Format! Format! Yes, it is a pain, but sometimes ya gotta do it. However, you may be able to work it out a little easier with NTFS, especially at 32-bit. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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