[Leaning Right]

I tried System Restore, but that didn't help. I'm running XP, with (I think) Service Pack 3. Microsoft's site now tells me that IE8 is installed. I'd just as soon have my old IE 7 back. But how?

[soycd]

I don’t have XP up in front of me but maybe you can go to add/install programs and uninstall IE8. it will default back to the previous version if you uninstall it.

[vigilante2]

Stop using Internet Explorer..I use Firefox

[Berosus]

I think Microsoft just stopped supporting Windows XP. Personally I’ve stayed away from Internet Explorer since 2004, because it is slower and less safe than other browsers, when it comes to malware. Currently my default browser is Google Chrome, and if that doesn’t do what I want, like saving/reading .MHT files, I use Opera.

[deport]

good luck you may try the following, right side click for the correct version

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-help#windows=windows-7

[Rodamala]

I felt this burn myself... Pretty sure it was going from 7 to 8... and the browser performance just went completely in the toilet.

I was beyond livid. I think my solution was to completely delete 8 and then reinstall 7 from the CD that came with the computer... I vowed to never ever update to the newest version of Internet Exploder. Good Luck.

[lefty-lie-spy]

It’s working just as designed. Use Firefox or Chrome for your browser. Purchase and install Windows 7 Upgrade and some of the Microsoft disasters will go away.

[South40]

Just uninstall IE8, which will revert you back to IE7.

[dainbramaged]

I believe Microsoft support for XP ends on April 8th.

[oh8eleven]

To uninstall Internet Explorer 8:

• Open Programs and Features by clicking the Start button, clicking Control Panel, clicking Programs, and then clicking Programs and Features.
• In the left pane, click View installed updates.
• Select Internet Explorer 8, and then click Uninstall.
• Follow the instructions on the screen to uninstall Internet Explorer 8.
• When you're done, restart Windows.

If you don't reinstall Internet Explorer 8, your computer will revert to Internet Explorer 7 and the Internet Explorer 7 cumulative updates that were on your computer before installing Internet Explorer 8.
Run Windows Update to be sure your computer isn't missing the latest Internet Explorer 7 updates.
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/uninstall-internet-explorer

[LowOiL]

Switched to Firefox... never went back to Microsoft browser, especially since I found the privacy add-ons to customize Firefox.

[Dallas59]

Use Firefox. You can back up your BM and import them on every Firefox update.

[Billthedrill]

Wait, is it just the toolbar that's disappeared? Try right clicking on the grey area just under the address window. You'll get a dropdown containing Menu Bar, Favorites Bar, etc. Check the ones you want and they should reappear.

If I've misinterpreted, please forgive me. Good luck!

[sagar]

Use Chrome. It is a much better browser than from Microsoft.

[dangerdoc]

Microsoft made using IE too painful. I went to firefox a few years back and now bounce between chrome and firefox. In fact I have both open doing different things right now.

I just fired IE up to see if I could help, they have changed it again, there are about 20 icons across the top, most of unclear purpose.

Is there a reason you you IE? If not, there are more consistent options available.

[rabidralph]

Make sure you update your computer’s graphics card too.

[Lucky9teen]

[freedumb2003]

System restre won’t do it.

The new IE thinks it is part of Windows 8 (the worst OS since ME).

You now get to go through the fun of trying to figure out where they hid the User Interface (such as the File toolbar).

Start by right-clicking in the upper left and see if you can find the “Toolbars” selection - turn on “Menu Bar” and the old menu will come back.

I agree Firefox is better UI and Chrome is tons faster — download them and keep IE for pure business essentials.

[Resettozero]

What South40 and dainbramaged both said.

[Eric in the Ozarks]

Have you considered an iMac ?
Everyone I've recommended the Apple has been pleased with the way they work.

[publius911]

Please protect your sanity and ignore all the drooling idiot perverts whose only contribution is "Buy a ***!"

(Rhymes with "hack")