Browser problems after IE11 windows update

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  1. Posts : 6
    W7 Pro 64bit
       #1

    Browser problems after IE11 windows update


    Hi -

    I have browser problems after a windows update came along on 19 November. It turned out to be an IE11 upgrade to IE10. If it wasn't marked as a critical update I would not have bothered

    Prior to the update all was well. Post update the IE11 has trouble connecting to some sites: eg Latest news, world news, sport and comment from the Guardian | theguardian.com | The Guardian and Free website | Free blog | Create a free website | Weebly fails to load and Home | Mail Online works fine.

    The browser just reports that it is 'waiting for response from website'

    So, I tried rolling back the machine to the restore point prior to the update. Now back to IE10, BUT the same problem persists.

    Next, I unrestored the unrestore and reverted to IE11. I then tried uninstalling the update. Back to IE10 and same problem.

    I tried turning off the windows firewall and disabling the virus scanner. Same problem. I checked the latest version of Flash is installed.

    So, I downloaded and installed Chrome. Chrome has the same problem, except that if you stop the page loading it will render the page as far as it has got. Successive reloads and stop loading clicks will get most of the page.

    Chrome is now my default browser. Funnily enough, Chrome seems to be getting better at getting web pages as it is used more. Seven forums has only just become usable!

    Is there a fix for this ? Machine is w7 Pro SP1.

    Simon
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  2. Posts : 4,566
    Windows 10 Pro
       #2

    Try ccleaner and leave the basic stuff checked as well as dns cache under system.

    CCleaner - Delete Junk Files

    Have you scanned your system for malware?

    Such as with malware bytes or avast?

    You can download them and run a full scan in my signature.
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  3. Posts : 20,583
    Win-7-Pro64bit 7-H-Prem-64bit
       #3

    Not sure which Security suite you have installed please fill in the blanks,
    Also see what this does,
    Use No Add-ons mode/ Click the Start button and type in the search box,
    Internet explorer

    Click on the suggestion (No Add-ons) or it’s located at,
    Start/ All programs/ Accessories folder/ System tools folder/ No add-ons.
    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/internet-explorer/manage-add-ons#ie=ie-10-win-7
    If using ie10 the first link will apply to ie9 as well,
    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/internet-explorer/ie-crashes-stops-working#ie=ie-10-win-7

    If you have a 64 bit machine you can activate Enhanced protection mode to see if ie10 or 11 works any better,
    https://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/280434-internet-explorer-10-enable-32-bit-64-bit-ie10-windows-7-a.html#post2312336

    Export Favorites to html file before resetting Internet explorer/ just to be safe.
    https://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/86795-internet-explorer-import-export-favorites.html

    Tutorial of Resetting Internet explorer,
    https://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1222-internet-explorer-reset.html
    Accessing Internet Options from the Start menu search,
    Reset process first opening Internet explorer
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  4. Posts : 6
    W7 Pro 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #4

    Thanks Andrew and Thrash for your replies:

    1. Security suite is Trend Micro Titanium Maximum Security

    2. System is 64bit

    3. Using IE10 no add-ons mode - no change in symptoms

    4. Using Enhanced Protection mode - no change in symptoms

    5. Security suite found no viruses or spyware

    6. I will try CCleaner and avast

    7. I will try resetting IE10 - although given Chrome has similar but not as severe symptoms I would expect the issue to be deeper in the system than IE10 ?

    As it happens (sods law) I have some work tasks I must get done the next few days. Rather than run the risk of destabilising the system further I will hold off doing 6 and 7 until I've got a bit more space. I'll get back to you with the results.

    Thanks again - anything else quick worth trying ?

    Simon
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  5. Posts : 20,583
    Win-7-Pro64bit 7-H-Prem-64bit
       #5

    Post a screen shot of your All add-ons page,
    There's a link above my signature picture if you need help in how to do this,
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  6. Posts : 6
    W7 Pro 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #6

    Hi Thrash

    Here are three pages of all add-ons:
    Browser problems after IE11 windows update-page_1.jpg

    Browser problems after IE11 windows update-page_2.jpg

    Browser problems after IE11 windows update-page_3.jpg
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  7. Posts : 20,583
    Win-7-Pro64bit 7-H-Prem-64bit
       #7

    Well the third is the one that pops out the most and it confirms your security suite has add-ons which are active or somewhat compatible for the 64 bit version/ Enhanced protection mode so that's most likely why ie fails to operate,,
    Java is another problematic add-on which should be Uninstalled and development tool kit should be disabled,
    http://www.java.com/en/download/faq/remove_olderversions.xml
    http://www.java.com/en/download/help/uninstall_java.xml
    Interesting reads,
    http://securitygarden.blogspot.com/2013/01/java-zero-day-again-time-to.html

    DIVX Plus is another one which is 64 bit and should be disabled.

    Basically all of these objects should be Uninstalled,
    The ones you actually use should be re-installed but one at a time to figure out which one is causing the issues.

    I'm sticking with this, from Post #3
    Export Favorites to html file before resetting Internet explorer/ just to be safe.
    https://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/86795-internet-explorer-import-export-favorites.html

    Accessing Internet Options from the Start menu search with all open windows Closed,
    Reset process first opening Internet explorer
    After resetting using the above method see how many add-ons are still Enabled.

    Review Jacee’s instructions to run Adwcleaner here,
    Ignore the title of the thread,
    How can I kill AVG Search?
    Last edited by ThrashZone; 25 Nov 2013 at 03:15. Reason: sticking
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  8. Posts : 6
    W7 Pro 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #8

    Hi -

    I have done a bit more work on this:

    1. Ran malwarebytes quick and full scans - nothing found, no change in browser behaviour (some sites not loading, both IE10 and Chrome)

    2. Ran ccleaner and did the default clean - no change

    3. reset IE10, only addons running are Shockwave Flash Object and Ms Silverlight. All others are disabled. IE10 works a little better (The guardian and independent websites work, but the weebly website builder still wont load). Annoyingly the windows.microsoft.com help pages don't load either.

    Any ideas on what else to try ?

    simon
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  9. Posts : 4,566
    Windows 10 Pro
       #9

       Warning
    Doing the following will reset internet explorer, and will lose all saved passwords and settings


    1.) You can try this as another option:

    Open Control panel. - Network and internet. - internet options - advanced - Reset - Check the box to delete personal settings - Click reset. Click ok. Restart the PC.

    Open internet explorer. How does it act now?

    2.) Did the malware scans find anything?
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  10. Posts : 20,583
    Win-7-Pro64bit 7-H-Prem-64bit
       #10

    Use Safe mode with networking,
    Shut down your machine, Unplug-Hold the power button down for 30/45 seconds (Power Drain)
    Power up and Tap the F8 key continuously until you see a black page with white text,
    Use the down arrow key to toggle to safe mode with networking/ hit the enter key.
    Login as usual
    Other advanced methods,
    https://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/69585-safe-mode.html
    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Advanced-startup-options-including-safe-mode

    Using Safe mode with networking refer to post #3 & 7 and download Adwcleaner run the scan and post the results,
    Reset instructions are also on posts #3 and 7 after you use the Clean option in Adwcleaner.
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