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    IE Randomly crashing?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by MaXimus, Sep 2, 2009.

  1. MaXimus

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    Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit

    IE8 keeps on crashing randomly does this happen to you?

    this is a clean install........

    I notice it tends to crash more when I am using facebook........


    Latest version of JAVA + Adobe Flash are installed as well just FYI


    any tips?
     
    MaXimus, Sep 2, 2009
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  2. BinkNR

    BinkNR Knock off all that evil

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    Disable Adobe’s Flash—it’s probably causing most of the crashes. I use Toggle Flash ( http://flash.melameth.com) for this and it works well, is simple and unobtrusive.
     
    BinkNR, Sep 2, 2009
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  3. MaXimus

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    ohhhhh ok

    thanks 4 the tip
     
    MaXimus, Sep 2, 2009
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    kegobeer, Sep 2, 2009
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    MaXimus, Sep 2, 2009
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    While im reading this max..I wondering one thing..WHY are you using ie as main browser?You should try chrome or opera both are good.But i understand some sites only work for ie so its up to you.
     
    Saisei, Sep 2, 2009
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    [offtopic]
    Why not use IE8 as the primary browser? Other than personal preference, please list some reasons why not to use IE8.
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    kegobeer, Sep 3, 2009
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    1 reason........MSN Games won't work with any other browser than IE :(
     
    MaXimus, Sep 3, 2009
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