Need help: Win32 exceptions in IE8

vanity | hoosier hick

[hoosier hick]

We have gotten persistent Win32 exceptions on certain websites since upgrading to IE8. The number of the exception changes, but seems to be related to an access violation. I suspect we have a security setting or permission set wrong, but since no one supplies documentation any more..... My wife contacted Microsoft (in the Phillipines), and got a newby from India who put her on hold until the connection was lost.

[hoosier hick]

HELP!!!

hh

[BubbaBasher]

Have you tried the Compatibility button to the left of the Refresh button?

[BubbaBasher]

You should also post what operating system you are using and whether it is 32 bit or 64 bit.

[Publius6961]

I tried IE8....

For about 12 minutes.

[tired1]

Just install FireFox. Get rid of that crap!

[Greysard]

Install Firefox and Google Chrome, see if those errors disappear. If they do, ditch IE8. I personally use IE only for sites that absolutely require it, and there aren't many of those left.

[hoosier hick]

I’ve not tried that in conjunction with this problem. Can I assume this button has functional and not just cosmetic affects?

Also, I’m using XP w/ SP3 on an older Gateway system...

hh

[TomGuy]

I tried IE8....

For about 12 minutes.

I did the same with IE7. Tried it. Didn't like it. Most of the 'controls' were gone. I have several add-ons that are must have's -- but they are incompatible with any version beyond IE6.

I have an old browser called Fastbrowser that I use exclusively for FR. It uses the IE6 engine and was one of the first tabbed browsers. I'll use it until the Internet shuts down.

[BubbaBasher]

Also clear out your Temporary Internet Files. That fixes a lot of problems.

[Kitsunebi]

Need help: Win32 exceptions in IE8

What do the exceptions say...can you provide a little more info? It could be due to any number of things (e.g. a plug-in, toolbar, virus, etc)

Also, unless you must use IE I'd recommend that you start using Firefox instead (version 3.5.4 or higher, of course). However if you're married to IE and would like a little more help, let me know and I'll attempt to assist you. :)

[alancarp]

I would also make sure you’re up-to-date (and/or reinstall) the .NET Framework code (2.0 or 3.5).

[domeika]

Can you post the error? Just click ctl+a and then ctl+v to copy it, then in posting box, click ctl+v to paste it in.

Also, could you provide a link to one of the offending sites?

[Zeppo]

I have encountered persistent problems with crashes running IE8 on Windows XP - the problem appears to be connected somehow with hitting keyboard keys, particularly the page down key, which often but not always causes an exception - IE8 will usually be able to recover the tab, but it’s so frustrating that I end up giving up on it and simply launching Firefox instead...

[papasmurf]

There were some access violation errors with ie8 earlier on.

I would check to see if I had these two updates installed, Knowledge Base Article 932823 or Knowledge Base Article 946501, and if not, try to go to windows update and install them.

[hoosier hick]

Thanks for your assistance. I have so far: downloaded Firefox 3.5.4- and it works on all the websites that have given us trouble (so far). I am anal retentive enough to want to know how to correct IE any way, so I will work through the suggestions and get results back via Freepmail.

Thanks again,

hh