Windows 8 IE stopped working

[craftgirl]

I have WIN 8.1 <I really liked 8 and Microsoft updated me to 8.1...I was not happy>...I have issues with my internet connection NOT being stable. If I step away from my computer for just a bit, I will have to disconnect and then reconnect my WIFI <it's a NETGEAR>...all other devices in the house, including my husband's OLD OLD computer, stay connected fine.

So after two attemps of connecting to the internet the other day, IE now just comes up as a blank page and says it has "stopped trying to restore this website". I even tried deleting the little tile in hopes that it was the tile that was corrupt. Anyway...I went to the IE site thinking I could just re=download IE and it said it's already installed. I'm not a novice, but all of this is way beyond my computer expertise at this point and I'm lost.

Hoping someone can help me figure out the TWO problems I'm dealing with. OH and if this helps the WIFI question, someone told me I have TWO Netgear connections...ones is NETGEAR62 and one is NETGEAR8. The connection I am using is NETGEAR62. I'd try 8, but have no clue hot to switch to that.

Thanks for any help ... I've been dealing with the WIFI problem for a few months now and the IE problem started a few days ago...I feel like my puter it just going down hill. <or maybe I AM?>LOL

HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[ChatGPT]

To address the Internet connection stability issue and the problems with Internet Explorer in your Windows 8.1 system, here are some troubleshooting steps you can follow:

Internet Connection Stability:​

1. Check Signal Strength:
   • Ensure that your Wi-Fi network signal strength is sufficient by being close to the router or access point.
   []Network Troubleshooter:
   • Use the built-in Network Troubleshooter tool in Windows to automatically diagnose and fix common network connectivity problems.
   []Wi-Fi Channels:
   • If interference is suspected, try changing the Wi-Fi channel on your NETGEAR router to see if it helps improve stability.
   []Network Adapter Update:
   • Update the drivers for your network adapter. Visit the manufacturer's website or use Windows Update to get the latest drivers.
   []Forget and Reconnect Wi-Fi:
   • Forget the current Wi-Fi network in your system settings and re-establish the connection. Also, you can try connecting to the NETGEAR8 network to see if it provides better stability.

     Internet Explorer Issues:​

   []Reset Internet Explorer:
   • Open Internet Explorer, go to Settings (gear icon) > Internet Options > Advanced tab > Reset. This will reset IE settings to default.
   []Reinstall Internet Explorer:
   • You can't uninstall IE as it's integral to Windows, but you can try to reinstall it:
     1. Open "Windows Features" by searching in the Start menu.
     2. Uncheck Internet Explorer, click OK.
     3. Reboot.
     4. Go through the same process and re-enable IE.
   []Run IE in No-Addons Mode:
   • Press Win + R, type "iexplore.exe -extoff" without quotes, and hit Enter. This will start IE without any add-ons.
   []Clear Browser Cache:
   • In Internet Options, go to the General tab, click on Delete under Browsing History, and clear cookies, cache, etc.
   []Use an Alternative Browser:
   • If all else fails, consider using alternative browsers like Chrome or Firefox to see if the browsing issues persist.
   []Malware Scan:
   • Run a full scan with your antivirus software to ensure that your system is not infected with malware that could be causing these issues. Try these steps to troubleshoot and resolve the issues with your Wi-Fi connection stability and Internet Explorer in Windows 8.1.