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The thread discusses a user experiencing issues with accessing Internet Explorer from the Windows 8 Start Screen, despite being able to use IE from the Desktop. Multiple contributors suggest troubleshooting steps such as resetting the Store cache, checking proxy settings, modifying IE features, or reconfiguring default browser settings. The overall sentiment indicates a technical problem with solutions involving system resets or feature reactivation rather than a straightforward fix, with participants providing detailed guidance to resolve the network and IE access issues.
The thread discusses a user experiencing issues with accessing Internet Explorer from the Windows 8 Start Screen, despite being able to use IE from the Desktop. Multiple contributors suggest troubleshooting steps such as resetting the Store cache, checking proxy settings, modifying IE features, or reconfiguring default browser settings. The overall sentiment indicates a technical problem with solutions involving system resets or feature reactivation rather than a straightforward fix, with participants providing detailed guidance to resolve the network and IE access issues.
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BurrWalnut
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First of all, clear the Store cache by opening a Run window (Windows Logo key+R), typing wsreset and pressing Enter.
If it doesn't cure it, check the internet connection, i.e. press the Windows Logo key+X (or right-click or press and hold off the bottom left corner) and choose Control Panel > Small Icons > Internet Options > Connections Tab > LAN Settings (at the bottom) and remove the tick from Proxy server > OK, etc.
If it doesn't cure it, check the internet connection, i.e. press the Windows Logo key+X (or right-click or press and hold off the bottom left corner) and choose Control Panel > Small Icons > Internet Options > Connections Tab > LAN Settings (at the bottom) and remove the tick from Proxy server > OK, etc.
Thanks for the advice. I did as you recommended. Proxy server was not checked.
Problem remains. I can access IE from desktop. Cannot access IE from Startscreen. Get an error message saying I'm not connected to the network. When I check Network and Internet section, it tells me I don't have a network connection. If that's true, why do I have no problem from the Desktop? I know the IE on the Desktop is a different IE than the one on the Startscreen, but that should not make a difference, since there is only one network.
davidhk129
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A silly suggestion.....
Do you have your IE pinned to Taskbar? If yes, unpin it.
Try to open IE from Start screen afterwards.
davidhk129
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Go to Start screen ( Win logo + C ) > type programs and features > select Programs and Features > left side, select Turn Windows features on or off > scroll down to Internet Explorer 10 > UN-check the box > OK when done.
Restart computer > go back to Programs and Features > Turn Windows features on or off > put a checkmark back on Internet Explorer 10 > OK when done.
Now try opening IE 10 from Start screen.
Jimbo22
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In order for this to happen, IE needs to be your default browser is all....to use the IE metro app.
What do you mean by: When I go to nework and internet section?
