IE9 "New Tab" keeps losing "Most Popular Sites" .

[pwrhamr]

Have been using IE9 64 bit in every version (beta-RC-Released version).
All along it has been losing the Most Popular Sites on the "New Tab".

I actually enjoy this part of ie9. Wish I could actually "Pin" what I want on the page.

Anyone have any ideas on why this is a recurring issue? How to fix it?
Thought it was just a bug in pre-release. It hasnt gone away.

 

[cdmoomaw]

It may be that your settings are clearing your history upon exit. Either that or you are unknowingly using InPrivate browsing by default. This isn't the first time I've seen this problem, it may just be a code error.

 

[Greg S]

It may be that your settings are clearing your history upon exit. Either that or you are unknowingly using InPrivate browsing by default. This isn't the first time I've seen this problem, it may just be a code error.

I agree. If I'm not mistaken, there is also a Dom storage about: cookie that can be kept to maintain those links on that page.

 

[cdmoomaw]

I have heard of such a cookie as well, it could also be a registry entry, I'll do a little digging and get back later.

 

[pwrhamr]

Thanks for the replies.

Definitely not in-private.

This happens while the browser is open. I will open a new tab while "surfing" and they are gone. But they are there when the browser opens.

The settings are default except history, set for 2 days.

Using Win 7 home prem. 64bit.

 

[cdmoomaw]

So, when you initially open the browser, your most popular sites are fine. Only when a new tab is opened do the sited disappear. Correct?

 

[pwrhamr]

Yup.

I can be working for awhile, open and closing tabs, and everything is fine. And then they arent there anymore. Got me scratching my head.

 

[cdmoomaw]

In that case, the only thing that I can think of is that it has a bug in the code. I wouldn't doubt it. I tried to use the RC, and I couldn't even get it to launch properly; always encountering errors having to do with a corrupt DLL.

 

[pwrhamr]

Figured that. Had the .dll problem also. Hasnt happened since the final was released.

Thanks anyway.

 

[cdmoomaw]

Well, the only thing that I can think of would be to re-download ie, and re-install it. Other than that, I haven't a clue. banghead

 

[phatwebs]

Hi folks - I am experiencing the same issue. Has anyone found a fix or resolution?

 

[cdmoomaw]

Hey, I'm not sure that this topic is getting all that much attention. After all, the last post (other than yours) was over a month and a half ago. I had forgotten that I was even subscribed to it. Your best bet would probably be to begin a new thread.

Hope for the best,
~ CDMoomaw

 

[phatwebs]

I only found this thread (and site) from a bing.com search based on this problem of about:tabs losing my most popular sites. I think it would be a good idea to keep this thread active for others who are searching for a soution.

In the meantime, I have Iolo System Mechanic installed and I disabled all "Automated Tasks". I suspect one of the clean-up routines may be impacting the functionality of the IE9 about:tabs favorites feature. However, I don't have evidence at the moment this is the root cause.

 

[cdmoomaw]

I only found this thread (and site) from a bing.com search based on this problem of about:tabs losing my most popular sites. I think it would be a good idea to keep this thread active for others who are searching for a soution.

Whatever works for you. Sorry I can't be of further assistance. But I'm sure you'll find this forum to be very helpful.

Best wishes,
~ CDMoomaw