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    Windows 7 unable to follow some hyperlinks or download files from internet

    I'm sorry, but I might seem incredibly dim here ... regsvc32 would seem to be a virus that hijacks your homepage to replace it with adult material. I have searched my computer for 'regsvc32' and that programme was not found. In addition, all links to scan for and remove such programmes (if...
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    Windows 7 unable to follow some hyperlinks or download files from internet

    I now understand what 'Copy Shortcut' does ... yes, copying the hyperlink to the URL address box does work, but this doesn't get around the fact that something is blocking hyperlinks (or links) from working from within some websites using IE8. Ie, I can access news items and go to my Hotmail...
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    Windows 7 unable to follow some hyperlinks or download files from internet

    Have Right-Clicked and selected 'Copy Shortcut' option (on both links) ... nothing happens ... is it supposed to give me an option to copy to a specific location, or was it supposed to copy a shortcut to my desktop?
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    Windows 7 unable to follow some hyperlinks or download files from internet

    When I hover the mouse over the download icon, a text-string becomes visible on the bar at the bottom of the screen, but I cannot see all of the string or get to it to copy it. Neither of the 2 links in your response go anywhere, ie, mouse changes to a 'finger' when I hover over them but...
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    Windows 7 unable to follow some hyperlinks or download files from internet

    Hi Saltgrass & Carnivore, It was a Windows 7 Upgrade from the CD supplied by DELL as part of a computer support arrangement. My previous Vista 64 settings opened a new window when following hyperlinks. Post Windows 7 upgrade, I am not able to follow any hyperlinks, ie, nothing happens: no...
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    Windows 7 unable to follow some hyperlinks or download files from internet

    Hi. I've just upgraded from Vista 64 to Windows 7 Home Premium (64) and am now unable to follow some hyperlinks, download files from the internet, or even activate my account to this site from within the activation Email. I move the mouse over the hyperlink (or download icon), the mouse arrow...
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