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Discussions about MSIE 11 on Windows 8.1 cover two main issues: protected mode prompts and favorites management. Users report persistent reminders to disable protected mode on sites like Outlook.com, with concerns about security risks and conflicts with trusted DLLs like msgsc.dll. Others describe an inability to reorder favorites by dragging, a problem that persists after import/export attempts. These threads focus on troubleshooting specific MSIE 11 behaviors in Windows 8.1, including security settings and user interface quirks.
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    Windows 8 protected mode Win 8.1 MSIE 11

    Hello I keep getting a reminder that protected mode is on and to click to disable it if I want. it pops up in my Outlook.com and some other sites. I can see in internet options under advanced where I can uncheck it but the increase risk is a concern. It also appears under MSIE 11 'security' both...
    • Peterr
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    • configuration dll email security glitch internet options messaging app security microsoft msie 11 outlook privacy protected mode risk management security trusted sites uncheck user concerns web browsing windows 8.1
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 8 win 8.1 favorites MSIE 11

    Hello On both my desktop and laptop which have Win 8.1 and are quite similar, I cannot move the items within Favorites. I can click on one and it opens but if I try to hold it down and move it up or down, I no longer can since Win 8.1 was installed. I tried reinstalling the favorites with import...
    • Peterr
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    • desktop favorites importexport issues laptop msie 11 troubleshooting windows 8.1
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support