U can still use MSN 5.

Works here.

But as Big B will no doubt inform you, IE isn't the best browser. You might want to try Netscape, Mozilla, Firebird [?] or something like that.

Cape Cod?

:D Such cheesey advertising :D

You can actually remove those versions from the Kernel. I've seen a program that will strip them out for you, and it's free.

Dani is a gal :P

To the best of my knowledge, you can't.

Reinstall ad-aware (maybe downlaod it at work if you don't keep the sources).

Did you uninstall any Windows Components?

What do u mean "clearing out"? Did you go mess in the registry or just unistall programs? Did you delve into any system folders? Disable any services?

The "TVs" are actually two computers.

Are...

You might be able to get these links from Windows Explorer's address bar.

Search button preferences? Well If you like Google they'll do that with the toolbar.

Otherwise, from the Search pane, click Custom.

I imagine a spammer. While IPS can easily be retreived from e-mails, most of them will be dynamic and change before they can take any action.

why r u bothering to ask him/her questions in this topic if (s)he supposedly can't read it?

The poster claims he can't read any threads. Very odd, that IE should distingusih between threads and forums.

Unlcickable buttons? Sounds like a registry hack.

Yep, found it.
http://www.winguides.com/registry/display.php/537/

Follow the instructions there.

Can u open sites from the address bar in Windows Explorer?

Oh, and you may wish to change to a different browser.

If you don't wish to take the good advice of my friendly acquanance here, you should ensure everything is up to date at the Windows Update site. (Tools > Windows Update)

Predicably, I must disagree. IE works fine here and is pretty stable.

Perhaps my Euro-trash-y computer and the trashy IE are cancelling the trashiness of each other out? :rolleyes:

1: It may have its problems, but so does Mozilla.
2: It's intergrated with Windows

You can change your browser preferences from within the Control Panel under Internet without starting the browser. Try changing your homepage in addition to downloading Ad-aware.

Hey Hey! Calm down.

Why does everyone cuss Bill Gates? Sure, Windows has it's problems, and his marketting stragety is very aggressive (illegal in the UK), but he's almost managed to unify the...

And they ignore any abuse!