IE refuses to work after power failer

[Birdulike]

Hi everyone,

My 64bit system died as a result of a power outage yesterday during a download
The good news is it came back ok after a restart

The bad news is that Int'Exp refuses to work even though I am connected to the net

1 I tried to reset IE through tools/options/advanced and then resetBut it refused to default to original settings.

2 I tried to uninstall the ie update through "programes and features" as per one of the directions I was given through the help section but it wasn't there!
(The idea was to uninstall ie and reinstall it again)

3 So I decided to d/l a new version of ie and install that.......Didn't work at all.
I uninstalled that and tried firefox and guess what..............Didn't work either!

Having taken all the above into account something happened to ie in the crash so when I click on ie I just get "IE cannot open web page"

I do have an install disc and various other repair disks but I sure there must be a better way to solve this...can anyone help please

 

[roncerr]

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/98056-sf-ie-restorator-troubleshooting-general-issues-ie.html

However I'm concerned that a reset failed to restore to original settings. Since IE is a "Windows Feature" it can be turned on or off via the "Windows Features" item on the left menu of Programs and Features. Also, if you received IE9 as a Windows Update it may be listed under the "Installed Updates" link also on the left side menu.

It's possible the power problem may have corrupted other Windows files so you may want to try typing sfc /scannow in a command prompt window. It will attempt to repair your Windows files. If you happen to have a real Windows 7 disk, it can be used to repair Windows.

 

[Birdulike]

Thank you roncerr but it didn't work at all!

 

[Birdulike]

I tried sf /scannow in command prompt but it tells me I need tp be admin?

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Command prompt:
"sf is not regonized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file"

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I have real w7 home edition disk how should I use it?

 

[Orbital Shark]

Hi,

Can you try the following for me...

Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Internet Explorer (No Add-Ons). It could be that a particular add-on that may have been in use at the time has failed and is causing the issue. Loading IE with no add-ons could allow you to reset using Internet Options.


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[Orbital Shark]

Also, in order to use the SCF you need to open Command Prompt as administrator...Just type cmd into the start search box, right-click it then select Run as Administrator.

 

[kado897]

I tried sf /scannow in command prompt but it tells me I need tp be admin?

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Command prompt:
"sf is not regonized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file"

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I have real w7 home edition disk how should I use it?

sfc needs to be run in an http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/783-elevated-command-prompt.html

BTW it's sfc not sf

 

[Birdulike]

Thanks Orbital still no good, I've got my w7 uprade disk available how can I repair ie with that?

And the command thing doesn't work as well

 

[Orbital Shark]

I've just had a thought...Can IE open, it just does not display a web page?

 

[Birdulike]

cant display web page

 

[Orbital Shark]

I've think I've figured it out...

Internet Explorer 8 has a buit in security feature that disables access to the internet after a power failure or sudden software failure. The belief is that the sudden shutdown of IE8 could be the result of Virus/Malware.

I need you to open IE then click the Tools button. Does Work Offline have a tick next to it? If so, just click it an it will grant full access to the internet once more.

It's happened to me in the past and has just surfaced in my brain


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[Birdulike]

Fraid not tried that earlier

 

[Orbital Shark]

thought I had it there

 

[Orbital Shark]

Ok, next on the list...Lan Settings

If you open up IE then click Tools > Internet Options > Connections then click the Lan Settings button is Use proxy server checked? If so, un-check it and click OK > OK.




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[Birdulike]

I got two disks that came with the machine first vista (Loaded) and then I uprgaded to win7 home ed! which one do I use for a system repair? I dont want to re-install the entire system.

Do I need to boot into Bios and change the boot-up order and perhapes that will give me a repair option??????????

 

[Birdulike]

Orbital "use proxy" unchecked

 

[Orbital Shark]

Have a look at the following and see if it helps

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/120670-wireless-network-remove.html

You can then connect to the acces point as if it was brand new and has also been known to resulve connection issues. I'm starting to think that IE isn't the problem after the above processes.

 

[Birdulike]

I dont seem to have the same set as you ie, no "manage wireless network" I do have "Change advanced sharing settings" i'm useing my lappy to talk to you which does have "manage wireless network" because of course its wireless but the main machine is wired.

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I think will disconnect my wirless router and go back to wired and try restting everything again call back soon
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Done all that still no good

 

[roncerr]

...I've got my w7 uprade disk available how can I repair ie with that...

You would be repairing all of Windows, not just IE.

Boot with it. (Assuming the boot order is set to boot from cd/dvd first.) Look for "repair" or go through the install up until the point where it it sees you already have Windows and asks if you want to repair it.

(This may not work if yor are using an OEM disk from the manufacturer of the computer which has been customized by them. In that case it won't try to repair, but will start over, bringing you back to the day you bought the PC.)

 

[roncerr]

I dont seem to have the same set as you ie, no "manage wireless network" I do have "Change advanced sharing settings"...

In the Windows 7 "Network and Sharing Center", "Change Adapter Settings" is what you want for Ethernet (wired). Look for the properties of the Ethernet adapter you are plugged in to.