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IE 7 Desktop Icon Changed???

Hi, my Internet Explorer 7 icon recently changed from the newer one, with the darker blue color and yellowish ring, to the older IE 6 icon the light blue one. How can I change it back without having to use a shortcut?I tried the method in which you go to...

Tags: Microsoft Internet Explorer, tekno_monkey12@..., internet explorer icon, windows, internet explorer 7, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7

Discussion threads 2007-02-06

Missing Internet Explorer icon

Hi, I am using Windows XP Home Edition with SP2. I have installed Internet Explorer 7. After reboot Internet Explorer icon is missing from Start menu but the text "Internet Explorer" is present. I can open Internet Explorer by clicking on it. H

Tags: internet explorer, windows xp home, windows, h_deshmukh@..., Microsoft Internet Explorer, Start Menu, Internet Explorer icon

Discussion threads 2006-12-23

Change internet explorer Icon on win2k

How can I change internet explorer Icon and rename it?Right-click on the icon, go to properties, "change icon" tab, select the icon of your choice then apply.Right click on the icon, select rename then you are doneHey! this is not as easy as you said. I want to change internet...

Tags: explorer, Icon, Intelligent, internet explorer Icon, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows 2000, windows

Q&A 2005-05-24

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Deleted Internet Explorer Icon somehow

My internet explorer icon is missing off my computer and from start programs. This happened recently when I ran out of hard drive space and tried to have windows clean out stuff I didn't use big mistake I know. I have managed to get it back onto the start menu...

Tags: Web browsers, Desktops, desktop, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Registry Editor, Internet Explorer Icon, Internet

Discussion threads 2008-01-20

deleted Internet Explorer from desktop

How do i put back the Internet Explorer icon back on to my desktop. I do not want a short cut, but rather the icon the first appears on the desktop when you configure your pc. The reason for this is that the actual shortcut does not allow me to...

Tags: Desktops, Web browsers, desktop, Microsoft Internet Explorer

Q&A 2005-08-18

IE Internet Explorere Icon back on the Desktop

Can anyone please tell me how I go about getting the IE Internet Explorer icon put back on the Desktop. I have tried the obvious ways susch as going to the IE Folder in Program Files and copying the Icon to the Users Desktop folder. However this does not work....

Tags: Web browsers, Desktops, INTERNET, cjordan@..., desktop, Microsoft Internet Explorer

Discussion threads 2005-05-09

To get back internet explorer on desktop

I want to get back Internet explorer on the desktop.I tried going to start->program->internetexplorer->right clicked on propertiesbut,i didn't see tools tab.General & shortcut.Suggest good answerWhich OS are you using?If you're using XP, go to Start> All Programs, right click on Internet Explorer, click on Send To Create Desktop ShortcutThis OneStart,...

Tags: Web browsers, bhuvanagumbe@..., Microsoft Internet Explorer, desktop

Discussion threads 2009-03-03

Internet Explorer

I installed Windows XP Pro and I make the connection to DSL but the Internet Explorer 6 does not activate and go to a home page , therefore I can not get on the internet . I am a novice at this . Any step by step instructions for making...

Tags: Modems, Routers & switches, Network technology, PRODUCTIVITY, NETWORKING, bartcartercwi@..., modem, router, DSL, AT&T Corp., left click, computer, Microsoft Internet Explorer, hardware

Discussion threads 2009-04-28

Launch Internet Explorer in Windows XP without connecting to the Web

Launching Internet Explorer from Windows XP doesn't mean you have to connect to the Internet or go to your home page. Greg Shultz tells how to launch Internet Explorer by drawing a blank page. When you launch Internet Explorer from within Windows XP, the default configuration is to...

Tags: Web, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Greg Shultz, Web browsers, Windows XP Tips Newsletter, Operating Systems, Software, Internet

Technical articles 2006-08-30

Internet Explorer

Problem is that when ever we double click the Internet Explorer icon , an error message comes up with unable to execute , and shows the new box for sending error messages to Microsoft under tech button it says something about a file in the users directory and the file...

Tags: click ok, Microsoft Internet Explorer, puterman40@..., software, windows

Q&A 2005-04-03

Problem for Internet Explorer

When I click Internet explorer icon, its loaded but in address bar a text conatining about:blank, after some minute internet explorer quit automaticallyYou need to run a virus scan with recent data file then some type of spy and highjack removal software. Adaware, Spybot Search & Destroy and Hijack This...

Tags: Microsoft Internet Explorer, spyware tool, aniedakkara@..., windows

Q&A 2004-10-20

Internet explorer Strange problem

Hi,some time when i click Internet Explorer icon on desktop instead of opening the browser it shows "internet options" dialogue box. Not only from IE , if i click on notepad also showing the " internet options " dialogue box. and my keyboard will not work at that time. only...

Tags: jhon.wright@..., Fresh Hard-Disk, virus, windows ie launch problem, windows, Microsoft Internet Explorer, antivirus

Discussion threads 2007-02-22

internet explorer issues

has anybody out there ever run into the problem of the internet explorer icon duplicating itself when you try to get on the internet? My virus/spyware scans have scrubbed themachine and are now showing a clean system, what could cause this?

Tags: Web browsers, Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, r.p.stanley@..., Microsoft Internet Explorer

Discussion threads 2007-08-11

Launch Windows Explorer with administrative privileges on Windows XP Pro

Do you ever need to perform an on-the-fly administrative task, but you're not on your computer? If the computer runs Internet Explorer 6 or 7, here's how you can launch Windows Explorer with administrative privileges on a Windows XP Pro limited user machine. When you're working on a user's...

Tags: Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows Explorer, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Greg Shultz, Web browsers, Operating systems, EXPLORER.EXE, administrative privilege, Windows XP Tips Newsletter, Admin Account, Run, Software, Internet

Technical articles 2007-02-28

password protech Internet Explorer

I am running XP Pro and would like to password protect Internet Explorer access icon.How do you do it with XP Pro and is there a free utility to allow me to do this?http://www.programurl.com/folder-password-protect.htmcgesicki@yahoo.comIt looks like this cost money. There must be something out there that will make you put...

Tags: Web browsers, Microsoft Windows XP, password, Microsoft Internet Explorer

Q&A 2006-03-01

internet explorer outgoing script error

what is the reason for receiving an "internet explorer script error [Line: 15868]; CHAR: 13; ERROR: denied; CODE: 0, when sending an email via outlook express 6?Re: script error...Script errors in IE6 and 7. SYMPTOMSA Web page may not display or work correctly, and you may receive an error message...

Tags: Web browsers, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web page, Internet Options, script error, Click OK, Tools Menu, Web

Discussion threads 2008-09-07

Manage favorites in Internet Explorer with LinkStash

As you use Internet Explorer more visit Web sites on theInternet, chances are you've accumulated dozens, if not hundreds of links foryour Favorites list. Managing them all can be a pain, especially if you go backand forth between Internet Explorer and another browser such as FireFox. That'swhere LinkStash comes in.What's...

Tags: LinkStash, LinkStash Web site, Luke Swagger, Microsoft Internet Explorer

Technical articles 2005-11-23

Internet Explorer Desktop Icon Missing

After I join a Windows XP SP2 (later SP3) machine to my domain, the IE 7 desktop icon disappears. I don't have any custom policies set. The check box is missing from Customize Desktop. Any ideas?Answer?I think I sort of answered my own question, but I raised another one.After I...

Tags: Web browsers, Desktops, Microsoft Internet Explorer, desktop, desktop icon

Discussion threads 2008-11-25

Launch Internet Explorer in Windows XP without connecting to the Web

Mmm...So basically what you're saying is that you can open up a blank page by changing your home page to about:blank? What if I want to keep my home page as it is?Why not create a cmd or bat file containing the following commands:cd "Program FilesInternet Explorer"iexplore.exe "about:blank"Or, better still:cd...

Tags: about:blank, A_Selby, bat files, blank page, cmd files, hardware, html, internet explorer, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Web, Web browser, windows

Discussion threads 2006-08-30

Reset Internet Explorer's window size in Windows XP

Thanks GregGreat work there. I've been figuring this out some time ago.COOL :)Frustrations overVarious sneaky programmes are forever changing my windows size settings. Now I can fight back! Thanks Greg.RE: Reset Internet Explorer's window size in Windows XPA very handy tip indeed.RE: Reset Internet Explorer's window size in Windows XPPress...

Tags: Construction, Web browsers, dancater@..., window, Reset Internet Explorer, window size, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web browser, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2007-07-19