Windows XP IE, i'm giving it up!

[Anon_F]

Recently had major problems with using Internet Explorer.
It's been impossible to access various websites using IE.
Thinking of switching to Opera full time.
Anyone got any views on Opera & how good it is.
I've used Opera on & off for about a year, but the switch would be full time!

 

[floppybootstomp]

I actually like Opera, I use it myself part time.

And oddly enough I don't like Firefox/Mozilla, just couldn't get on with it.

But, I also use IE7 mostly.

Now, I know this flies in the face of most geeks' opinions and I may attract accusations of newbiness and nerdiness, but I do know what I like.

And I won't let the opinon of the herd sway me.

So, yes, why not use Opera? It's free and it's good, as far as I'm concerned.

 

[Ian]

Which websites are you having problems accessing with IE, as it sounds like the problem might not be with IE itself (does FF/Opera work ok?).

I also use IE7 primarily, but I do sometimes FF when I feel like doing something wild I like it, I just prefer IE7... but I feel I should like FF more

I used Opera a few years ago and thought it was OK, but I've not touched it for a while so can't comment on that.

 

[crazylegs]

I love IE 6 and hate Opera tried it once and just didn't like it at all..

 

[Anon_F]

Cant get on youtube, itv.com, channel4.com & a few news sites.
No idea why, but for some reason my pc will not let me view them.
Used Opera yesteday for most of the day & it worked fine.
Would like to find out why IE is not allowing me access though.

 

[Taffycat]

I use IE7 specifically for Channel 4, ITV.com etc., so I wonder whether it is something to do with your browser settings? I know you've probably checked them all out, but is there any possibility that Parental Controls have somehow kicked-in, (just a "for instance")? Could you view those websites previously?

 

[Anon_F]

Hi TC, parental controls are disabled.
It's strange that no setting has been chaged, one day it worked, next it did not.
Thats the main reason i'm watching youtube & bbc iplayer now in Opera.
No trouble what so ever, everything loads first time & no pauses in programs.

BUT i would like to find out what has gone wrong for further reference.

 

[Taffycat]

Yes, I can understand that Feckit, mysteries can be annoying when you can't get to the bottom of them

 

[muckshifter]

... that's easy

BUT i would like to find out what has gone wrong for further reference.

... sometimes, IE7 needs "resetting" to default.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936213

... you will need to re-enable all add-on/extensions.

 

[V_R]

Firefox for the win baby!

 

[floppybootstomp]

Firefox for the win baby!

Nah, using Firefox is like stepping in dog poo.

That's still warm.

Wearing flip flops.

Which by most people's reckoning is probably not good

 

[Abarbarian]

Firefox for the win baby!

Another vote for FF here . Been using it for thew last two years and had no problems . With all the add-ons it realy flies along . An the FEEBE and Cleo add-ons make transfering to a new install a real dodddle .

 

[spanna]

Well heres a vote for Opera

Its my browser of choice - If i ever have to use IE when I'm out and about it feels really clunky

I love my mouse gestures - MS needs to get with the program and add them to IE

(hmm just done a quick browse and it looks like there are some 3rd party plugins for IE mouse gestures - still I'm sticking to Opera)

 

[Nobody in particular]

Recently had major problems with using Internet Explorer.
It's been impossible to access various websites using IE.
Thinking of switching to Opera full time.
Anyone got any views on Opera & how good it is.
I've used Opera on & off for about a year, but the switch would be full time!

I completely agree Feckit, after a number of tabs have been opened it crashes!!

Have you come accross this problem ?

 

[guest_9323wk]

I completely agree Feckit, after a number of tabs have been opened it crashes!!

Have you come accross this problem ?

I have also noticed this on Firefox when having lots of tabs open its very annoying when you are in the middle of doing something and it crashes.

 

[Madxgraphics]

Nah, using Firefox is like stepping in dog poo.

That's still warm.

Wearing flip flops.

Which by most people's reckoning is probably not good

Mmmm can't say I have ever stepped in dog poo with flipflops on while it is still warm...How does it feel..? I am always interested in finding out new things..Might nip over the park and give it a try...


Opera, Firefox and IE7..Mostly Opera and IE7 though

 

[Anon_F]

I completely agree Feckit, after a number of tabs have been opened it crashes!!

Have you come accross this problem ?

When working in IT all the users pc's had IE on them.
How ever all of us Techies used Firefox or Opera as it was more stable.
Probably 10-15% of daily calls were related to a problem with IE!

 

[Nobody in particular]

That doesn't surprise me lol, I use Slimbrowser at work. I'm Beta testing IE 8 at the moment, and there is a feature on there that allows the user to restore the tabs that have been lost, once IE has crashed - its very handy