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Well, I don't normally give out my email addy on bulletin boards, but I'm desperate. I can't access other threads to find out the solution to this problem because IE won't go to those links! ARGH!! Could someone please email me some help? My email address is . I would really appreciate someone's help on getting this resolved. Thanks in advance to those that can help.

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Because was able to create this thread, the browser and the site are not completely unreachable; that pattern usually points to link-handling (scripts, add-ons, proxy/filtering) or a local profile problem rather than a total network failure. As noted, posting succeeded, and other replies (for example and ) are right to be cautious about motive — but the technical troubleshooting below will isolate whether the problem is client-side, network-side, or server-side.

Quick diagnostic steps (least invasive first):

  • Right-click a thread link → "Copy shortcut" / "Copy link address" and paste into the address bar to inspect the actual URL. Links that use javascript:, fragments (#), or mail handlers behave differently than plain http(s) links.
  • Try "Open in new window/tab" or middle-click; if that works, the page’s click handler or a script is failing.
  • Launch IE without add-ons: run iexplore -extoff. If links work then, disable toolbars and add-ons via Tools → Manage Add-ons.
  • Clear Temporary Internet Files and cookies, then consider Tools → Internet Options → Advanced → Reset.
  • Check Tools → Internet Options → Connections → LAN settings for unintended proxy settings.
  • Test with another browser or a different Windows user account to determine if the issue is IE/profile-specific.
  • Inspect the hosts file (%SystemRoot%\system32\drivers\etc\hosts) for strange entries and run a current anti-malware scan. If on a managed network, verify with the network admin whether a proxy/content filter is rewriting links.

Privacy/safety note: posting an email address publicly invites harvesters and increases spam; private messaging or an obfuscated address is safer — a point already raised by and others.

Helpful diagnostics to report if the issue continues: the copied link URL, any exact error text or status-bar message, whether iexplore -extoff changes behavior, and whether other browsers or machines show the same problem. These details narrow the cause to client add-ons, local configuration, network filtering, or malformed server links.

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

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How were you able to post? What error do you get?

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

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SCS gal did you check the IP to make sure this isnt a multiple account if it is will you post the Handle I have my suspicions

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

Because obviously they were able to successfully navigate to this site, navigate to the appropriate forum, use the new thread button, and successfully post.

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I'm in aggreement with Ben. Fishy, fishy. But maybe the person was somewhere else when they submitted this post, and wanted help through email. It could be a spamer, but they have bettery ways of getting emails. Could be a hacker, but they too have their ways, although the people replying are considering themselves "techies" therefore a greater "hack" to accomplish. Maybe I've had too much coffee this morning and need to stop typing . . .

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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.

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I imagine a spammer.

I imagine someone from this site who(he) hasnt replyed to this question yet which seems weird considering he post to almost every question maybe they're weak trap didnt work out like it was supposed to...

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