Accessing websites without a browser


  1. Raevyn
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    Accessing websites without a browser


    Hello all! So I have a friend that cannot access the internet. It is not a network stack issue, it was a user issue instead involving mucking up IE and deleting Chrome. There is or at least used to be a way to access a specific website I think from the help screen, but I cant seem to find it. It was like you pull up help (?) and in a drop down menu there was an option to go to a website, you type that site in and it will pull up. Does this ring any bells? Does anyone know how to do this? It may not even be a help screen.. its been years since I have done this. No the friend is not local so I cant just go over and install it.
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  3. HarriePateman
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    I haven't heard of that.

    However you could install a browser on a USB.

    Give it to him then he could install?
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  4. Raevyn
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    Oh trust me, that would be my first option LOL. But they are states away so it is more of a walk through I have to do.
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  6. HarriePateman
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    Ohh okay, let me have a look around - and i'll see if i can come up with anything.
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  7. MilesAhead
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    Have the friend try opening a file explorer window and just typing the url instead of a folder like:
    "http://portableapps.com"

    If that doesn't work you can put Firefox Portable on a USB and mail it to him or her.
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  8. HarriePateman
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    Try this,

    Surf Internet without Opening Web Browser in Windows 7

    I believe this is exactly what you are searching for.
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  10. Raevyn
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    So ironically, that wasnt what I was thinking but it worked anyway so thanks all!
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  11. HarriePateman
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    No worries, glad i could help!

    Stay Active! :)
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