Factory reset, W7HP, IE8 browser does not access the internet

Vinnydi

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Acquired a free presario CQ62 Notebook Windows 7 Home Premium., , password was unknown.
Performed a factory reset. Set new password.
I was able to connect the laptop with my home internet.

Internet Explorer 8 does not access the internet.
 
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    Wiindows 7 Home Premium 64bit Ram 3 GBCeleron 900 @ 2.20 Ghz3 GB
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    Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
    HP Pesario CQ62
    OS
    Wiindows 7 Home Premium 64bit Ram 3 GB
    CPU
    Celeron 900 @ 2.20 Ghz
    Memory
    3 GB
    Browser
    IE 8
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I wouldn't want to access the internet with IE 8. Either upgrade it to 11, or better yet install Firefox ESR:

Just a moment...
 

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Windows 7 x64 SP1AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ / 3.0 GHz6 GB
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Gateway GT5656
OS
Windows 7 x64 SP1
CPU
AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ / 3.0 GHz
Motherboard
NVIDIA GeForce 6150 SE
Memory
6 GB
Monitor(s) Displays
Lenovo LED
Screen Resolution
1920 X 1080
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Windows on 500 GB spinner; Ubuntu 16 on Sandisk 250GB SSD; Bodhi5 on Samsung 250GB SSD; another old spinner for fooling around.
PSU
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Logitech wireless
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Logitech wireless
Antivirus
Microsoft Sec Essentials
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Vivaldi
Yes, I would like to do that, but I think I need to do an offline install since I can't get to the internet using the IE8.
I've searched around, but don't find an understandable site for a compatable and complete download.
 

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    Wiindows 7 Home Premium 64bit Ram 3 GBCeleron 900 @ 2.20 Ghz3 GB
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
    HP Pesario CQ62
    OS
    Wiindows 7 Home Premium 64bit Ram 3 GB
    CPU
    Celeron 900 @ 2.20 Ghz
    Memory
    3 GB
    Browser
    IE 8
  • Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Antivirus
    Defender
You can use another computer, which has internet, and download the Firefox ESR link. If you don't have another computer to do that, ask someone else to download it for you. Then just run the .exe file and it will install. You will then be able to access the internet.

Another good option when reviving an old machine with an old Windows on it, is to use Legacy Update. It will install some basic stuff that will allow Windows Update, for example, to work. It will get you on the way to a functional system.

Also, make sure you get antivirus up and running, either Microsoft Security Essentials, or a free AV like Avast.


Legacy Update: Get back online, activate, and install updates on your legacy Windows PC

Just a moment... (Microsoft Security Essentials)

Avast | Download Free Antivirus for PC, Mac & Android
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 x64 SP1AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ / 3.0 GHz6 GB
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Gateway GT5656
OS
Windows 7 x64 SP1
CPU
AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ / 3.0 GHz
Motherboard
NVIDIA GeForce 6150 SE
Memory
6 GB
Monitor(s) Displays
Lenovo LED
Screen Resolution
1920 X 1080
Hard Drives
Windows on 500 GB spinner; Ubuntu 16 on Sandisk 250GB SSD; Bodhi5 on Samsung 250GB SSD; another old spinner for fooling around.
PSU
Original that came with computer
Keyboard
Logitech wireless
Mouse
Logitech wireless
Antivirus
Microsoft Sec Essentials
Browser
Vivaldi

My Computers My Computers

  • At a glance

    Wiindows 7 Home Premium 64bit Ram 3 GBCeleron 900 @ 2.20 Ghz3 GB
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
    HP Pesario CQ62
    OS
    Wiindows 7 Home Premium 64bit Ram 3 GB
    CPU
    Celeron 900 @ 2.20 Ghz
    Memory
    3 GB
    Browser
    IE 8
  • Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Antivirus
    Defender
You could try r3dfox or Superium. Both are designed for 7 or 8 and are updated.
GitHub - Eclipse-Community/r3dfox: r3dfox is a modern Firefox based web browser for Windows Vista & 7. SourceForge link for downloading with older browsers. https://sourceforge.net/projects/r3dfox/
Unicorn! . GitHub

You shouldn't have any trouble with 115 unless the website is designed to check the version number. I never do. Your specs show 3 gb of ram and 64 bit. That's really low. You might want to add ram or change to 32 bit.
 
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    OS
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    System Manufacturer/Model Number
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    OS
    Windows 2012 R2 Data center/Linux Mint
    CPU
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    Memory
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    Monitor(s) Displays
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    Hard Drives
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