No 32-bit browser works, but IE8 64bit does


  1. DSinDC
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    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
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    No 32-bit browser works, but IE8 64bit does


    Somehow in the last week Win7 stopped being able to run Firefox, Chrome or IE8 (32bit) browsers; however, IE8 x64 version runs just fine.

    I've done all kinds of Network troubleshooting but everything there seems to be fine. I also took the suggestion to reset the IE8 settings but that didn't resolve the issue either.

    Could there be a damaged Win7 file that is causing what seems to be a global 32-bit "lock down"?
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  3. A Guy
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    Windows 10 Home x64
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    Welcome to Seven Forums DSinDC. Since a 64 bit browser is working, try this:

    Start> In search box, type cmd> Right click cmd.exe in results above and choose Run as administrator

    When the command prompt opens type:

    netsh winsock reset

    Press enter

    Restart PC

    Hopefully that will fix it

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