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04-Nov-2009, 12:21 AM #1
Why does a particular website shut down I.E.?
Not sure if I'm posting to the correct forum...

Win. XP Pro
I.E. 6.0 SP 2

It's mapquest, and I can access it from other computers. The first time I tried to access it from THIS computer..."I.E. has encountered an error and must close" or something to that effect. It does it every time with that particular website, but not with others.

Can anyone give me a clue as to what's happening here? It's very frustrating.
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04-Nov-2009, 12:37 PM #2
Are the other computers that can access the site using later versions of IE?. IE 6 is now so insecure and out of date that some websites have started refusing to accept it.

If that isn't the issue, it may be that you don't have JavaScript or cookies allowed in that particular version of IE 6. The mapquest.com instructions for configuring IE 6 are now nearly a year old, but they might still apply; http://help.mapquest.com/jive/entry.jspa?externalID=262
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04-Nov-2009, 12:46 PM #3
Have you tried using Firefox, Safari or Opera?

Also, maybe you should check out Google Maps?
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04-Nov-2009, 12:54 PM #4
Yes, the other computer on which mapquest was accessed had the most recent version of I.E. installed. The computer I'm using now is a new for us (used, reconditioned, just the basics). Do you advise that I install I.E. 7? I realize some websites are phasing out 6.

Question is...is it easy to do this myself?
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04-Nov-2009, 01:50 PM #5
I don't actually use IE on a day to day basis so, when I decided to upgrade from 6 to 7 some time ago, I think I used the Windows Update site (but not Automatic Update because I have that turned off).

It's been too long for me to remember exactly what happened but I know I didn't have any problems with the upgrade. I keep an eye on various sites and newsletters and am thinking about moving to IE 8 in the not too distant future since most of the problems with it appear to be resolved. I will upgrade only because of the security enhancements 8 is supposed to have, not because I intend to use it.

If you don't feel brave enough to go direct to IE 8, I found a link for IE 7 for XP SP2 or 3. If your version doesn't have the Service Packs you will need to check the other links on the page; http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...0-081805b2f90b

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05-Nov-2009, 05:34 AM #6
I would still consider Mozilla or the latest version of mozilla called Chrome, I suggest you to use these browsers as they are more secured and less vulnerable compared to I.E.
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09-Nov-2009, 12:05 AM #7
Thankyou all for your replies. I will check out the links.
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09-Nov-2009, 10:58 AM #8
If you do decide to update you IE, I strongly recommend that you update from IE6 to IE7. Leave IE8 alone for a few more months to avoid trouble...
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