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wink91wink · 07-29-2013, 01:21 PM

IE 10 isn't as bad as past ones, but still behind chrome and firefox. Chrome splits up into many different processes, which could cause problems on low-end computers, but is the most smooth out of the 3 typically. Firefox is my favorite because of the how much you can customize it.

wink91wink · 07-29-2013, 01:23 PM

Oh and yeah, a screenshot would be helpful because I can't decipher what you said lol

AdumbGuy · 07-29-2013, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by tooge

So, normally, when I hit the internet explorer icon on my desktop, my internet opens with google with the search bar right under whatever daily google picture they have.

Today, its blank. "google" is at the very top (task bar?) very small, but I cant search anything. In fact, I tried going over to yahoo search, and I can search there, but whatever I pull up doesn't open the page, or at least I can't see it, but I can see the site in a little box to the right of the address box. What the hell did I push?
thanks guys

As far as I can tell, you're just talking about the search bar right next to the address bar and the dropdowns that let you choose between google, yahoo, and maybe bing? Nothing happens when you type something in that box and hit enter?

(love how everybody went into a recommendation for chrome or firefox. Was about to do the same until I realized if he can't get his IE to work, he can't download the better browsers we're all so keen to recommend)

ndws · 07-29-2013, 02:02 PM

Not really sure but it halfway sounds like you jacked up the zoom? Without a screencap, its kinda tough to exactly peg whats going on.

And use whatever browser you want, unless you have some very specific applications, 99% of the innerweb will work for you in IE, or chrome, or FF...hell, even in Opera if its still around.

**MahiMike** · 07-29-2013, 02:43 PM

Try right-clicking where the address bar is and look for tools/options. Should be a spot where you can check it and it re-appears.

DaveNull · 07-29-2013, 04:54 PM

Actually, IE 10 isn't all that bad.

**BigRedChief** · 07-29-2013, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by DaveNull

Actually, IE 10 isn't all that bad.

I've heard other techs say that. Did they do the standard Microsoft way and steal all the good ideas from firefox and chrome and put it in 10?

ElGringo · 07-29-2013, 05:26 PM

Without knowing exactly what you are looking at, first thing I would check is zoom. Go to google, select the tools gear looking thing, select zoom and make sure it is at 100%, if not select 100%.

Eleazar · 07-29-2013, 05:45 PM

I gave up Firefox and moved on to Chrome a year or two ago, never felt the need to move back.

I always heard there were still people using IE who weren't boxed into it by application requirements, but I've never seen one in the wild before!

Braincase · 07-29-2013, 06:34 PM

Firefox for me, but so many of my searches are Microsoft related, so Bing is my preferred search engine. That, and Bing Rewards are pretty damned cool. Amazon gift cards, XBOX Live passes... check it out: LINK (<-Vaguely Disguised Referral Link, but I only get credit if people actually sign up)

Jewish Rabbi · 07-29-2013, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Braincase

Firefox for me, but so many of my searches are Microsoft related, so Bing is my preferred search engine. That, and Bing Rewards are pretty damned cool. Amazon gift cards, XBOX Live passes... check it out: LINK

Vaguely disguised referral link. Put a disclaimer on that, asshole.

JoeyChuckles · 07-29-2013, 06:58 PM

As tech support, I feel I have to chime in here.

1) It sounds like you may be super-zoomed out. Try pressing CTRL + (both keys at the same time) a few times on your keyboard.
2) Switch browsers. 80% of all people I support are still on IE, and 95% that switch to Firefox don't have any issues. The site I support is not supported in Chrome, but I prefer that browser. Firefox just seems easier to customize though, and the settings are much easier to alter for lay people.
3) If you love IE (I understand, I talk to people all day that just don't want to change), try resetting IE if you can get to the Tools menu > Internet Options > Advanced Tab > Reset. This tends to fix most IE issues, but you will lose your Favorites and history.

suzzer99 · 07-29-2013, 07:01 PM

Dammit how did my Mom get on CP?

07-29-2013, 01:21 PM	#1
wink91wink Starter Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Baltimore Casino cash: $10011134	IE 10 isn't as bad as past ones, but still behind chrome and firefox. Chrome splits up into many different processes, which could cause problems on low-end computers, but is the most smooth out of the 3 typically. Firefox is my favorite because of the how much you can customize it.
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wink91wink Starter Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Baltimore Casino cash: $10011134	Oh and yeah, a screenshot would be helpful because I can't decipher what you said lol
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ndws Starter Join Date: Oct 2012 Casino cash: $10010931	Not really sure but it halfway sounds like you jacked up the zoom? Without a screencap, its kinda tough to exactly peg whats going on. And use whatever browser you want, unless you have some very specific applications, 99% of the innerweb will work for you in IE, or chrome, or FF...hell, even in Opera if its still around. __________________ Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote. -Benjamin Franklin
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JoeyChuckles Bring It Home Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: North Haverbrook Casino cash: $10007012	As tech support, I feel I have to chime in here. 1) It sounds like you may be super-zoomed out. Try pressing CTRL + (both keys at the same time) a few times on your keyboard. 2) Switch browsers. 80% of all people I support are still on IE, and 95% that switch to Firefox don't have any issues. The site I support is not supported in Chrome, but I prefer that browser. Firefox just seems easier to customize though, and the settings are much easier to alter for lay people. 3) If you love IE (I understand, I talk to people all day that just don't want to change), try resetting IE if you can get to the Tools menu > Internet Options > Advanced Tab > Reset. This tends to fix most IE issues, but you will lose your Favorites and history.
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