Internet Explorer – Disable the Pop-up Blocker
KB ID 0000514 Problem I don’t usually use IE, so when I was asked how to do this I didn’t have the answer to hand. Solution 1. Whilst you have IE open > Locate the small “Cog” icon (top right). 2. From the menu presented choose “Internet Options”. 3. Select the “Privacy” tab and locate the “Turn on Pop-up blocker” option, and ensure it is NOT selected > Apply > OK....
IE Crashes when you click a Drop Down Box
KB ID 0000022 Problem When working online usually within a form, clicking a drop down box causes IE to Crash And restart. Solution Note: This solution is for PC’s with HP Protect tools / Credential Manager installed 1. Start > Run > appwiz.cpl {enter}. 2. Locate the “HP Protect Tools Security Manager suite.” 3. This is what needs to be uninstalled however if you try you may see the following error, 4. So...
Hide IE connections Tab
KB ID 0000016 Problem You want to remove or disable the Internet Explorer Connections Tab. Solution Hide IE connections Tab via Registry Key 1. Start > Run > regedit {Enter} 2. Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER/Software/Policies/Microsoft/Internet Explorer/Control Panel 3. In the right hand pane Locate the DWORD called ConnectionsTab 4. Set Value to 1 (One) for Disabled or 0 (Zero) to enable. Hide IE connections Tab via Policy...
Disable Internet Explorer Welcome Screen
KB ID 0000175 Problem On a home PC, the welcome screen is not so bad, but in a corporate environment where users move round a lot, this popping up every time you log onto a new machine can get quite annoying. Solution You have two options, Option 1: The simplest way in a domain is to disable it via group policy. You can find the relevant group policy at Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows...
Defining / Locking and Managing Proxy Settings
KB ID 0000181 Problem If you have a proxy server at your corporate/home location, then there a few methods you can use to ensure that your clients use it. Before you start running though this, remember if you have a proxy server then it’s common sense that your firewall/router will block web access for your clients, and only allow the Proxy server (and any other servers/machines) that need direct web access out. If you are...
Internet Explorer – A Runtime Error has occured. Do you wish to Debug?
KB ID 0000253 Problem I’ve not seen this error for a while, then I had to run up a Windows 2000 server for a client, and like an old friend there it was. Error A Runtime Error has occured. Do you wish to Debug? Solution 1. Start > Settings > Control Panel > Internet Options. 2. Select the “Advanced” Tab > Browsing section > Tick “Disable script debugging” 3. Apply > OK > Restart...
Internet Explorer 9
KB ID 0000330 Problem The IE9 Beta came out a few days ago so I thought I’d take a look, bad news for Windows XP users as you can only run it on Vista and Windows 7, download it here. I used to be a dyed in the wool IE user, and wondered why on earth anyone would want to use Firefox, Chrome, Opera, etc. That was until I actually installed and started using Chrome. The fundamental problem I have with IE is, its function in life...
IE Crash / Restart Loop
KB ID 0000329 Problem I downloaded the IE9 Beta today to give it a test drive and maybe write a review for the site, and it failed miserably and got stuck in a crash loop. Error: Internet Explorer has stopped working In fact I had to kill it with Task Manager as it kept re-spawning new instances that also crashed. Solution 1. Launch the new IE9 in “Extensions off” mode, Click Start > Type in “iexplore.exe...
How Do I Remove Internet Explorer 9?
KB ID 0000524 Problem There are a number of reasons for doing this i.e. You want the “Javascript Error Alert” back that’s removed in IE9, or your business line CRM wont render in IE9 and setting a GPO to run it in “Compatibility View with IE7 Standards”* does not fix the problem. *Note: Compatibility View Policy can be found at: Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components...
Internet Explorer 10 – Cannot access OWA 2003
KB ID 0000718 Problem At first I thought this was a problem with clients accessing OWA via VPN. That was until I saw it worked fine with Firefox and Chrome. The page will not render correctly, and all the folders are listed as ‘Loading…’ Solution There are two ways to fix this problem. Option 1 1. Whilst attempting to view OWA, Press ALT+F > compatibility view settings. 2. Add in the IP address or URL of the...