Guest AliceZ Posted October 14, 2008 Posted October 14, 2008 I have WinXPsp3 and just downloaded/installed IE 7. I notice when I open IE 7 and my (google) homepage shows, I can then go to Tools and Windows update to check for any critical updates. However, after I have checked and downloaded the updates, I click the back (blue)arrow (uppoer left corner of screen) and expect to be allowed to go back to my Google homepage. However, I can't get back to my google homepage. I have to close the Windows update page and then open IE 7 again so I can get my google homepage. If I go to other sites while using google (in IE7), I can always click the back arrow and be returned to the google page. Why am I not allowed to do it when I go to the Windows Update page?
Guest PA Bear [MS MVP] Posted October 14, 2008 Posted October 14, 2008 Re: IE 7 [X-post to IE General] 1. Does this behavior persist if you start IE7 in No Add-ons mode? To start IE7 in No Add-ons mode: • Right-click on the blue IE desktop icon and select Start without Add-ons; or • Start > (All) Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Internet Explorer (No add-ons). Troubleshooting and Internet Explorer’s (No Add-ons) Mode: http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/07/25/678113.aspx 2. Does the problem persist if you Reset IE7 Settings (RIES)? http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737 <= Read before using! 3. If you uninstall (a) IE7 *exactly* per the link below (which automatically returns you to IE6), (b) all toolbars and © all third-party Windows Themes (including Window Blinds) and do NOT reinstall IE7, does this behavior persist? NB: If it does, do NOT reinstall IE7. Uninstalling IE7 http://www.ie-vista.com/kbase2.html [Only use the Command %windir%\ie7\spuninst\spuninst.exe if you cannot uninstall via Add/Remove Programs! Ignore any references to Vista on the above page. It's safe to ignore any "such and such may not work" warnings. Ignore any references to Vista on the webpage.] Also see: IE7 (Un)Installation and Anti-Malware Applications: http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/10/11/IE7-Installation-and-Anti_2D00_Malware-Applications.aspx 4. Assuming IE6 does not have these problems (other than opening a link in a new tab, which will not be available), the follow is required reading IMHO before reinstalling IE7: Sandi's Installation Tips <= Steps #1-8, #10 & #11; take note of #12, then STOP http://www.ie-vista.com/known_issues.html#pre-install I strongly recommend using http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/ie/getitnow.mspx as the installation source, not Automatic/Windows Update. Or use this Download link: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=9ae91ebe-3385-447c-8a30-081805b2f90b (Tip: Save the installer to your desktop, do not Run it.) 5. Make *certain* that you check in at Windows Update immediately after reinstalling IE7 to install any critical updates offered. If Optional Software Updates category offers Root Certificates update, opt to install it to take full advantage of IE7's additional security. -- ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002 AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net DTS-L http://dts-l.net/ AliceZ wrote: > I have WinXPsp3 and just downloaded/installed IE 7. > I notice when I open IE 7 and my (google) homepage shows, I can then go to > Tools and Windows update to check for any critical updates. > However, after I have checked and downloaded the updates, I click the back > (blue)arrow (uppoer left corner of screen) and expect to be allowed to go > back to my Google homepage. However, I can't get back to my google > homepage. > I have to close the Windows update page and then open IE 7 again so I can > get my google homepage. > If I go to other sites while using google (in IE7), I can always click the > back arrow and be returned to the google page. Why am I not allowed to do > it > when I go to the Windows Update page?
Guest AliceZ Posted October 15, 2008 Posted October 15, 2008 Re: IE 7 If I use the "Start > (All) Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Internet Explorer (No add-ons)." - the MS Critical Update page opens in a separate window. After I check for updates, I can close that window and I am back in my google screen. I think that is okay. Don't you? I really am unexperienced to do all the other things you suggested. (Uninstalling IE7 and then reinstalling, etc.) ============== "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: > [X-post to IE General] > > 1. Does this behavior persist if you start IE7 in No Add-ons mode? To start > IE7 in No Add-ons mode: > > • Right-click on the blue IE desktop icon and select Start without > Add-ons; or > > • Start > (All) Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Internet > Explorer (No add-ons). > > Troubleshooting and Internet Explorer’s (No Add-ons) Mode: > http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/07/25/678113.aspx > > 2. Does the problem persist if you Reset IE7 Settings (RIES)? > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737 <= Read before using! > > 3. If you uninstall (a) IE7 *exactly* per the link below (which > automatically returns you to IE6), (b) all toolbars and © all third-party > Windows Themes (including Window Blinds) and do NOT reinstall IE7, does this > behavior persist? > > NB: If it does, do NOT reinstall IE7. > > Uninstalling IE7 > http://www.ie-vista.com/kbase2.html > [Only use the Command %windir%\ie7\spuninst\spuninst.exe if you cannot > uninstall via Add/Remove Programs! Ignore any references to Vista on the > above page. It's safe to ignore any "such and such may not work" warnings. > Ignore any references to Vista on the webpage.] > > Also see: > > IE7 (Un)Installation and Anti-Malware Applications: > http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/10/11/IE7-Installation-and-Anti_2D00_Malware-Applications.aspx > > 4. Assuming IE6 does not have these problems (other than opening a link in a > new tab, which will not be available), the follow is required reading IMHO > before reinstalling IE7: > > Sandi's Installation Tips <= Steps #1-8, #10 & #11; take note of #12, then > STOP > http://www.ie-vista.com/known_issues.html#pre-install > > I strongly recommend using > http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/ie/getitnow.mspx as the > installation source, not Automatic/Windows Update. > > Or use this Download link: > http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=9ae91ebe-3385-447c-8a30-081805b2f90b > (Tip: Save the installer to your desktop, do not Run it.) > > 5. Make *certain* that you check in at Windows Update immediately after > reinstalling IE7 to install any critical updates offered. If Optional > Software Updates category offers Root Certificates update, opt to install it > to take full advantage of IE7's additional security. > -- > ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) > MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002 > AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net > DTS-L http://dts-l.net/ > > > AliceZ wrote: > > I have WinXPsp3 and just downloaded/installed IE 7. > > I notice when I open IE 7 and my (google) homepage shows, I can then go to > > Tools and Windows update to check for any critical updates. > > However, after I have checked and downloaded the updates, I click the back > > (blue)arrow (uppoer left corner of screen) and expect to be allowed to go > > back to my Google homepage. However, I can't get back to my google > > homepage. > > I have to close the Windows update page and then open IE 7 again so I can > > get my google homepage. > > If I go to other sites while using google (in IE7), I can always click the > > back arrow and be returned to the google page. Why am I not allowed to do > > it > > when I go to the Windows Update page? > >
Guest nass Posted October 15, 2008 Posted October 15, 2008 Re: IE 7 Run disk clean up and this command: sfc /scannow Run Windows Updates and get the security updates for IE7 and see it may goes after a while! http://ask-leo.com/why_doesnt_back_always_work_when_i_surf_the_web.html HTH, nass ---- http://www.nasstec.co.uk "AliceZ" wrote: > If I use the "Start > (All) Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Internet > Explorer (No add-ons)." - the MS Critical Update page opens in a separate > window. After I check for updates, I can close that window and I am back in > my google screen. > I think that is okay. Don't you? > I really am unexperienced to do all the other things you suggested. > (Uninstalling IE7 and then reinstalling, etc.) > ============== > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: > > > [X-post to IE General] > > > > 1. Does this behavior persist if you start IE7 in No Add-ons mode? To start > > IE7 in No Add-ons mode: > > > > • Right-click on the blue IE desktop icon and select Start without > > Add-ons; or > > > > • Start > (All) Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Internet > > Explorer (No add-ons). > > > > Troubleshooting and Internet Explorer’s (No Add-ons) Mode: > > http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/07/25/678113.aspx > > > > 2. Does the problem persist if you Reset IE7 Settings (RIES)? > > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737 <= Read before using! > > > > 3. If you uninstall (a) IE7 *exactly* per the link below (which > > automatically returns you to IE6), (b) all toolbars and © all third-party > > Windows Themes (including Window Blinds) and do NOT reinstall IE7, does this > > behavior persist? > > > > NB: If it does, do NOT reinstall IE7. > > > > Uninstalling IE7 > > http://www.ie-vista.com/kbase2.html > > [Only use the Command %windir%\ie7\spuninst\spuninst.exe if you cannot > > uninstall via Add/Remove Programs! Ignore any references to Vista on the > > above page. It's safe to ignore any "such and such may not work" warnings. > > Ignore any references to Vista on the webpage.] > > > > Also see: > > > > IE7 (Un)Installation and Anti-Malware Applications: > > http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/10/11/IE7-Installation-and-Anti_2D00_Malware-Applications.aspx > > > > 4. Assuming IE6 does not have these problems (other than opening a link in a > > new tab, which will not be available), the follow is required reading IMHO > > before reinstalling IE7: > > > > Sandi's Installation Tips <= Steps #1-8, #10 & #11; take note of #12, then > > STOP > > http://www.ie-vista.com/known_issues.html#pre-install > > > > I strongly recommend using > > http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/ie/getitnow.mspx as the > > installation source, not Automatic/Windows Update. > > > > Or use this Download link: > > http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=9ae91ebe-3385-447c-8a30-081805b2f90b > > (Tip: Save the installer to your desktop, do not Run it.) > > > > 5. Make *certain* that you check in at Windows Update immediately after > > reinstalling IE7 to install any critical updates offered. If Optional > > Software Updates category offers Root Certificates update, opt to install it > > to take full advantage of IE7's additional security. > > -- > > ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) > > MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002 > > AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net > > DTS-L http://dts-l.net/ > > > > > > AliceZ wrote: > > > I have WinXPsp3 and just downloaded/installed IE 7. > > > I notice when I open IE 7 and my (google) homepage shows, I can then go to > > > Tools and Windows update to check for any critical updates. > > > However, after I have checked and downloaded the updates, I click the back > > > (blue)arrow (uppoer left corner of screen) and expect to be allowed to go > > > back to my Google homepage. However, I can't get back to my google > > > homepage. > > > I have to close the Windows update page and then open IE 7 again so I can > > > get my google homepage. > > > If I go to other sites while using google (in IE7), I can always click the > > > back arrow and be returned to the google page. Why am I not allowed to do > > > it > > > when I go to the Windows Update page? > > > >
Guest Twayne Posted October 15, 2008 Posted October 15, 2008 Re: IE 7 > I have WinXPsp3 and just downloaded/installed IE 7. > I notice when I open IE 7 and my (google) homepage shows, I can then > go to Tools and Windows update to check for any critical updates. > However, after I have checked and downloaded the updates, I click the > back (blue)arrow (uppoer left corner of screen) and expect to be > allowed to go back to my Google homepage. However, I can't get back > to my google homepage. I have to close the Windows update page and > then open IE 7 again so I can get my google homepage. > If I go to other sites while using google (in IE7), I can always > click the back arrow and be returned to the google page. Why am I not > allowed to do it when I go to the Windows Update page? You can always click the "Home" icon in the top menu bar; that's take you to your home page. When anything opens a new window in IE, you can only Go Back as far as the point at which that window opened. Unless you've changed the defaults, the original window, or the one you can get back to it with, will be the underneath the window that opened. HTH
Guest PA Bear [MS MVP] Posted October 15, 2008 Posted October 15, 2008 Re: IE 7 If you're saying that opening IE7 in No Add-ons mode resolves the unwanted behavior, yes, that's OK. Now, assuming you don't want to have to always start IE7 in No Add-ons mode, you'll need to figure out which of your enabled Add-ons is causing the behavior when you start IE7 normally. Chances are you'll need to either permanently disable or uninstall one or more Add-ons. Though posted when IE7 was still in beta, this page should prove helpful to you: http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/07/25/678113.aspx The usual culprit(s) is/are third-party toolbar(s); e.g., Google (especially older versions), Yahoo, Windows Live, Skype, Roboform, etc. -- ~PA Bear AliceZ wrote: > If I use the "Start > (All) Programs > Accessories > System Tools > > Internet > Explorer (No add-ons)." - the MS Critical Update page opens in a separate > window. After I check for updates, I can close that window and I am back > in > my google screen. > I think that is okay. Don't you? > I really am unexperienced to do all the other things you suggested. > (Uninstalling IE7 and then reinstalling, etc.) > > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: > >> [X-post to IE General] >> >> 1. Does this behavior persist if you start IE7 in No Add-ons mode? To >> start IE7 in No Add-ons mode: >> >> • Right-click on the blue IE desktop icon and select Start without >> Add-ons; or >> >> • Start > (All) Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Internet >> Explorer (No add-ons). >> >> Troubleshooting and Internet Explorer’s (No Add-ons) Mode: >> http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/07/25/678113.aspx >> >> 2. Does the problem persist if you Reset IE7 Settings (RIES)? >> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737 <= Read before using! >> >> 3. If you uninstall (a) IE7 *exactly* per the link below (which >> automatically returns you to IE6), (b) all toolbars and © all >> third-party >> Windows Themes (including Window Blinds) and do NOT reinstall IE7, does >> this behavior persist? >> >> NB: If it does, do NOT reinstall IE7. >> >> Uninstalling IE7 >> http://www.ie-vista.com/kbase2.html >> [Only use the Command %windir%\ie7\spuninst\spuninst.exe if you cannot >> uninstall via Add/Remove Programs! Ignore any references to Vista on the >> above page. It's safe to ignore any "such and such may not work" >> warnings. >> Ignore any references to Vista on the webpage.] >> >> Also see: >> >> IE7 (Un)Installation and Anti-Malware Applications: >> http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/10/11/IE7-Installation-and-Anti_2D00_Malware-Applications.aspx >> >> 4. Assuming IE6 does not have these problems (other than opening a link >> in >> a new tab, which will not be available), the follow is required reading >> IMHO before reinstalling IE7: >> >> Sandi's Installation Tips <= Steps #1-8, #10 & #11; take note of #12, >> then >> STOP >> http://www.ie-vista.com/known_issues.html#pre-install >> >> I strongly recommend using >> http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/ie/getitnow.mspx as the >> installation source, not Automatic/Windows Update. >> >> Or use this Download link: >> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=9ae91ebe-3385-447c-8a30-081805b2f90b >> (Tip: Save the installer to your desktop, do not Run it.) >> >> 5. Make *certain* that you check in at Windows Update immediately after >> reinstalling IE7 to install any critical updates offered. If Optional >> Software Updates category offers Root Certificates update, opt to install >> it to take full advantage of IE7's additional security. >> -- >> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) >> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002 >> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net >> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/ >> >> >> AliceZ wrote: >>> I have WinXPsp3 and just downloaded/installed IE 7. >>> I notice when I open IE 7 and my (google) homepage shows, I can then go >>> to >>> Tools and Windows update to check for any critical updates. >>> However, after I have checked and downloaded the updates, I click the >>> back >>> (blue)arrow (uppoer left corner of screen) and expect to be allowed to >>> go >>> back to my Google homepage. However, I can't get back to my google >>> homepage. >>> I have to close the Windows update page and then open IE 7 again so I >>> can >>> get my google homepage. >>> If I go to other sites while using google (in IE7), I can always click >>> the >>> back arrow and be returned to the google page. Why am I not allowed to >>> do >>> it >>> when I go to the Windows Update page?
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