IE8 freezes up at specific website

[DreemWarrior]

This JUST started happening to me like 2 weeks ago. Didnt give it much thought at the time. But EVERY time I go to www.tomshardware.com
by browser locks up and I get a msg that "a script on the page is causing internet explorer to.." Freeze and force a restart of IE. Never had an issue with their site before. I tried to disable the script but froze before I could. Anyone have a clue what this may be attributed to? I know I can always just "not go there", but since it naver happened before, I want to know WHY now, ya know??:huh:

 

[Crispy]

I had the same problem with a costomers computer ages ago we had to install firefox and it worked fine, its a IE8 error that needed a patch to fix it im sure.

 

[bryn ie8team]

Dreem Warrior,

Have you tried clearing your cache? Or else run your Junk Cleaner or CCleaner. In IE 7 or 8, click Tools > Internet options > Security > Reset all Zones to Default level

You could also try running IE in No Add-ons Mode. Go to Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> System Tools -> Internet Explorer (No Add-ons) - If this fixes the issue, then go to Tools -> Manage Add-ons and enable the add-ons one by one to find which one was causing the problem.

Let me know if either of these help.

Cheers,
Bryn
IE8 Outreach Team

 

[pebbly]

dreemwarrior, when it happens ,click on the compatibiliy view icon on the status bar, the last update for IE8 compatibility view messed it up !!

 

[DreemWarrior]

dreemwarrior, when it happens ,click on the compatibiliy view icon on the status bar, the last update for IE8 compatibility view messed it up !!

Sweet. Yeah I'd go there ready with developer tools, trying to get the script, and couldnt.
Thanks for the heads up. Good to know.

 

[DreemWarrior]

[QUOTE

Have you tried clearing your cache? Or else run your Junk Cleaner [/QUOTE]

Thanks, but yes I clean my "junk" often.

 

[darkdisturbed]

Having that same issue with AFL web site (Australian Football League). Haven't cleared out my cache yet - Better do that now.

 

[Desslok]

Have you tried installing the latest Java client?

 

[Bill2]

Try this.
In IE-Tools-Internet Options-Advanced tab, uncheck the box "Enable memory protection to mitigate online attacks" under "Security". Also, under "Browsing", uncheck "Disable Script debugging (IE)" and "Disable script debugging (others)".

 

[richc46]

I never had this problem, since I began using Windows 7 and IE 8, in Oct. A few weeks ago, I downloaded a windows update, for compatiblity, and now, I am having the problem. I uninstalled the upadate and now I am fine.

 

[pebbly]

I never had this problem, since I began using Windows 7 and IE 8, in Oct. A few weeks ago, I downloaded a windows update, for compatiblity, and now, I am having the problem. I uninstalled the upadate and now I am fine.

yes that would be the compatibility view update Richard, i uninstalled also and like you ,the problem was solved

 

[DreemWarrior]

Try this.
In IE-Tools-Internet Options-Advanced tab, uncheck the box "Enable memory protection to mitigate online attacks" under "Security". Also, under "Browsing", uncheck "Disable Script debugging (IE)" and "Disable script debugging (others)".

I guess that did it. I still wonder why it was just that site, or was it just the only one using that script I've ran across?
Thanks Bill

 

[DreemWarrior]

I never had this problem, since I began using Windows 7 and IE 8, in Oct. A few weeks ago, I downloaded a windows update, for compatiblity, and now, I am having the problem. I uninstalled the upadate and now I am fine.

yes that would be the compatibility view update Richard, i uninstalled also and like you ,the problem was solved

Gonna uninstall it as well. Thanks

 

[richc46]

Hope that it resolves your problem like it did mine.

 

[richc46]

TY for the kind words and generous rep. It gives forum members a very good feeling to know that they have helped.

 

[pebbly]

TY for the kind words and generous rep. It gives forum members a very good feeling to know that they have helped.

+1

 

[pdxireland]

Hello,

I posted a few threads about this a week or so ago & followed everything here with no luck.
The site for me is Analysis Plus Cables - Home Audio, Home Theater, Pro
I still have the problem.
I just tried this....

Quote: Originally Posted by Bill2
Try this.
In IE-Tools-Internet Options-Advanced tab, uncheck the box "Enable memory protection to mitigate online attacks" under "Security". Also, under "Browsing", uncheck "Disable Script debugging (IE)" and "Disable script debugging (others)".

No luck....

I would like to try this......
"I downloaded a windows update, for compatiblity, and now, I am having the problem. I uninstalled the upadate and now I am fine."

But need details as how to find & uninstall this specific update.

thanks,

fmg

 

[richc46]

type updates in search, go to installed updates>right click on the update then uninstall.

 

[pebbly]

the update is KB980302 that is the one to uninstall follow Richc46's instructions

 

[richc46]

In addition, it has a February date. TY for the additional information Pebbly.