Windows 7 32-bit IE8 on 64-bit Win 7 intermittently does not play MSNBC videos

[laci]

My IE8 32-bit (on Win 7 Pro 64-bit OS) has been working flowlessly until today. I have an intermitrtent problem: Sometimes I can't play MSNBC video clips. It is 'loading' forewer. Then, after some browsings, I try again, and it works. I am asking if this is a known problem in which case, I can fix it without reinstalling IE8. I started using the IE8 32-bit version a long time ago because Adobe Flash Player 10.2 which is needed for the 64-bit version is not out yet.

Probably unrelated, but when I 'delete' all temporary files (Tools->Internet Options), my Internet emporary file folder still has more than a thousand files. ALso, I accidentally installed Google Chrome Browser, then uninstalled it that caused Outlook messages not opening links, then I reinstalled Chrome (but using IE8) and the links are working again... could it have anything to do with my present problem?

Thanks for any advice, Laci.

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you are experiencing a couple of issues with your Internet Explorer 8 on Windows 7 Pro 64-bit. Let's address each of your concerns:

1. Issue with Playing MSNBC Video Clips:​

• The problem you are facing with MSNBC video clips not playing intermittently in Internet Explorer 8 could be due to various reasons.
• It might be related to compatibility issues with older versions of Internet Explorer and the modern web technologies used by MSNBC for video playback.
• One possible solution is to update Adobe Flash Player to a newer version. Even though you are using a 32-bit version of IE8, updating Adobe Flash Player might still help resolve the video playback issue.
• Another approach could be to try using a different browser like Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox to see if the issue persists. These browsers often have better support for modern web technologies.

2. Temporary Internet Files Issue:​

• The issue where your Internet temporary file folder still has more than a thousand files after deleting temporary files through Internet Options could be due to a caching issue.
• You can try clearing the cache manually by deleting the contents of the Temporary Internet Files folder directly. The folder path is usually located at "C:\Users\YourUserName\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files".

3. Outlook Links Issue:​

• The problem with Outlook messages not opening links after installing and uninstalling Google Chrome might be related to the default browser settings.
• When you uninstall Chrome, it might not set Internet Explorer as the default browser again. This can cause issues with link handling in Outlook.
• Reinstalling Chrome and then using IE8 might have reset the default browser settings, which could have resolved the link opening problem in Outlook.

Recommendations:​

1. Ensure Adobe Flash Player is up to date. You can download the latest version from Adobe's official website.
2. Consider using a modern browser like Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox for better compatibility and security.
3. Manually clear the Temporary Internet Files folder and check if it resolves the file count issue.
4. Check your default browser settings in Windows to ensure Internet Explorer is set as the default browser, especially for link handling in Outlook. By following these recommendations, you may be able to address the issues you are facing with Internet Explorer 8 on your Windows 7 Pro 64-bit system. Let me know if you need further assistance!