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  1. Don't want to see link addresses . . . hide'm how?

    Probably a simple question . . . . when viewing web sites, emails, etc. and as the mouse rolls over a "linkable site" - the web address flashes up on the screen (and it's LONG, REALLY LONG!!) and I can't see anything around it that I am supposed to click on! Is there a way to hide that address...
  2. Windows 10 Search not working correctly in Google Chrome?

    Hi This is a weird one. I posted a while back about internet searches not working as well as they used to. Well today I was looking for the address of some one I haven't seen in a long time that we are going to have lunch with. I typed in, (the names have been changed to protect the innocent)...
  3. 3118753 - Updates for ActiveX Kill Bits 3118753 - Version: 1.0

    Revision Note: V1.0 (January 12, 2016): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is releasing a new set of ActiveX kill bits with this advisory. These ActiveX kill bits are included in the Internet Explorer cumulative update released on January 12, 2016. Continue reading...
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    Internet Explorer proxies, NEED HELP, complete newbie to proxies

    I am very angry right now because I have tried to connect to proxies via proxy over and over again for YEARS possibly, I've looked for so many online tutorials, but it NEVER works for me on my end and I have NO idea why. I really need to use a proxy right now and for it to actually work. What...
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    Windows 7 Page jumps to top when clicking on search list of sites

    This has just started happening in the last week. Never had it occur before. Can anyone help solve this? After doing a Google search and bringing up a page of website options - I then try to click on the website link I want to look at. BUT as I click on the website I want to go to - the page...
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    Windows 7 Scroll stops working halfway

    Okay scroll starts acting up when I am about half way down on a web site. I have noticed it ever since I downloaded Win 10. I have to close the site or it sometimes freezes up completely. Using win 7 at the time. I thought that is might have to due with how many windows I have opened and I...
  7. "DISP_E_MEMBERNOTFOUND" error and proxy authentication issue in Internet Explorer 11

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  8. Windows 10 Windows 10 Edge and Roboform

    RoboForm will not work with Edge, MS's new Internet Browser simply because Edge does not allow extensions. RoboForm programmers state that until the Edge programmers allow extensions, there is nothing that they can do to make RoboForm compatible with the Edge Browser. Come on, Microsoft! Quit...
  9. Windows 10 Ad Blocker Defeated in Chrome?

    Hi Has anyone else experienced Chrome blocking video if you run Ad Blocker? If I turn on Ad Blocker the ad is gone and I get the sound, but there is a black screen in the video window. If I turn Ad Blocker off the video returns but I have to watch the same ad, over and over every time I run a...
  10. Windows 10 Microsoft Edge, why so hard to use?

    Hi Because I'm having issues with Chrome showing video from my Comcast Home Page, (worked fine until a few days ago) I decided to give Edge a real try, and see if I could make the switch. I found Edge to be such a pain to use that I decided to live with not being able to see the news videos...
  11. Windows 10 How to make Microsoft Edge your friend

    One of the major issues I and others have had is using Microsoft Edge on the internet. Yes its fast but noise on the net really get the best out of Edge. If you have not managed your host file, you seriously do not know Microsoft Edge. (Note, there will be an ad block for Edge eventually but...
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    Windows 10 Is Metro Version of IE Possible in Windows 10?

    I got used to the Metro version of IE in Windows 8.1 and actually like it. Now, in Windows 10, I can't find any way to get that look and feel. Is there any way to get that Windows 8.1 Metro version of IE in Windows 10? Thanks for any help. Jim
  13. How to change the default search engine in Microsoft Edge on Windows 10

    You can easily choose a different search engine as your default in Microsoft Edge so that when you search from the address bar those results will be from your favorite search engine. read more Continue reading...
  14. The SuperSite Windows 10 How To Collection: All about Microsoft Edge

    With new Web browsers comes new ways of making them work for you. We've collected all our Microsoft Edge how-tos in one place. You'll have your browser working just like you want it to in no time. read more Continue reading...
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    Windows 8 Random BSOD in 8.1, please help!

    It seems to happen more when im on websites like facebook, etc... attached are the latest 2 dumps and memory output
  16. How To: Configure Microsoft Edge to Open Multiple Home Pages in Windows 10

    Here's how to configuring Windows 10's new Microsoft Edge web browser to open multiple home pages when launched. read more Continue reading...
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    Windows 7 Unable to edit any comments made on Facebook

    I had a long-running post on Windows Forums pertaining to my inability to edit any comments made on Facebook with Internet Explorer 11. I can edit those comments with Chrome with no problem. Seems incredible that after two years I still can't edit comments with that browser. I have two Facebook...
  18. Intel’s contributions in Microsoft Edge: SIMD and other performance enhancements

    Microsoft has a long history of collaborating with industry technology leaders to bring the world the best-in-class PC and device experiences. These efforts now also extend to enhancements in the web browsing experience as well. Intel is a great example of a key technology partner who is...
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    Windows XP Links & URLs requested in IE8 are coming up in a Firefox window.

    If I enter a URL or click a link in an IE8 window, the requested page will come i an existing or newly created Firefox window. I decided to try changing my default browser from Firefox to IE8 to see if it would help, but couldn't figure out how. Is anyone familiar with either of these problems?
  20. In Pictures: Microsoft’s new Spartan browser for Windows 10

    Here’s what sets Spartan apart from Internet Explorer. Link Removed