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236860 2004-05-15 14:13:00 window xp..home edition
pentium 2.4
224 ram

when i start internet explorer v 6.0.2800.1106 it advises it is running "in compatability mode and not all features are enabled.."
what is this and where do i turn it off.... it seems like internet explorer is running at half power and it flicks off sometimes...i really don't understand the mode... and i can find where to turn it on but nothing about what it is all about or how to turn it off
hammer (1735)
236861 2004-05-16 06:50:00 Hi Hammer

Has this only just started to happen? There are a couple of things you can try. First of all make sure your system doesn't have any malware or spyware - these can both interfere with IE's behaviour. You can use Spybot Search & Destroy (www.safer-networking.org) and/or Ad-aware 6 (www.lavasoftusa.com) for this [both free].

Another option is to repair IE. You can find instructions on how to do this here (support.microsoft.com).

Let us know how you get on. :)
Jen C (20)
236862 2004-05-16 11:52:00 There are so many problems with IE that to be honest running with Firefox can be nothing but good.
To turn that off rigth click on the icon and then head towards Advanced and rearrange it from there.
mikebartnz (21)
236863 2004-05-17 04:22:00 mikebartsnz

i really can't understand what you are saying...are you saying get rid of internet explorer.. if so yes i am considering that option.. thanks...
hammer (1735)
236864 2004-05-17 05:43:00 thank you for your sensible help.. i had been using ad-aware... zone alarm.. reg cleaner but couldn't sort it... found that spy bot found 4 entries i hadn't removed...also i didn't click that another person using my pc had made some hidden files that i wasn't finding....anyway i seem to have got it sussed this time... thanks again... hammer (1735)
236865 2004-05-17 12:29:00 >I really can't understand what you are saying...are you saying get rid of internet explorer.. if so yes i am considering that option.. thanks...
Yes as far as getting rid of IE but by right clicking the icon to start the program you can adjust the compatability mode. 95 is the lowest you can go which you obviously don't need.
mikebartnz (21)
236866 2004-05-17 12:34:00 Can't manually alter the compatibility mode of IE in Windows XP, you just get a message saying its part of the operating system. metla (154)
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