You could have animation turned off, either at the browser level (motion bugs some people) or at the Windows level. This is a setting in the properties or options selection, usually in the tools or view menu.
Note that disabling animation in IE can also disable it in other browsers.
Also note that some .gif files are not animated. I have a page containing both at:
http://geocities.com/midimagic@sbcglobal.net/lagparts.htm
MidiMagic
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In IE:
Select tools / internet options / advanced
Then scroll down in the scroll window to:
Play animations in webpage
Check the box.
You have to restart IE for it to take effect.
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