About this tag
The ie desktop tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about Internet Explorer's desktop mode, particularly in Windows 8.1 environments like the Surface Pro 3. Users report connectivity issues where the IE desktop version displays 'page cannot be displayed' errors while the Modern UI IE tile works fine. Problems extend to application downloads and general internet access. Troubleshooting steps include checking network adapters like Marvell AVASTAR Wireless-AC, updating drivers, and verifying system settings. The tag focuses on resolving IE desktop-specific failures and related network connectivity problems in Windows 8.1.
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    Windows 8 Windows 8.1 Surface Pro 3 IE Desktop and Application Downloads

    Hi I am using a Surface Pro 3 with Windows 8.1 - all drivers are up to date. Network Adaptor is a Marvell AVASTAR Wireless-AC Network Controller. Recently I've experienced issues with Internet Connectivity. Internet access has always worked from the IE tile, connectivity shows as working and...
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    • Forum: Windows Networking