You can also download and reinstall IE8 from this link

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jonb123 wrote You can also download and reinstall IE8 from this link

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You can get the latest ish malware byte definition installer from here

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I have tried reinstalling IE8 before and when it gets to a certain point it says that it needs internet connection to finish. Which leads me to believe that it is not a IE issue, but something wrong with the computer itself.

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JimJohnny wrote

jonb123 wrote If you can download google chrome and put the on a usb stick then install and try to use it and see if that works it would also help

Well I have internet on the computer, but only Firefox has it, I could download chrome and use it, but I am not sure if that will allow programs to update.

you are correct IE is the only browser compatible with windows update site.

Well it is not even just windows that won't update, even AOL won't connect to the internet.

depending on the version used AOL uses all/most of the same reg keys as IE

The link for ie8 that i gave you should be the offline installer that doesnt require internet to install.

jonb123 wrote

JimJohnny wrote

jonb123 wrote

JimJohnny wrote

jonb123 wrote If you can download google chrome and put the on a usb stick then install and try to use it and see if that works it would also help

Well I have internet on the computer, but only Firefox has it, I could download chrome and use it, but I am not sure if that will allow programs to update.

you are correct IE is the only browser compatible with windows update site.

Well it is not even just windows that won't update, even AOL won't connect to the internet.

depending on the version used AOL uses all/most of the same reg keys as IE

Oh okay so it may all still come back to IE

Im gonna have to bail until tomorrow sorry work is just about finished and i doubt i will get a chance to get online when im at home. damn kids hog the interwebs!


try reinstalling IE8 from the link i gave, dl and install mbam defs from link i gave and run a full system scan then post back results and i will try to check tomorrow.

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then follow this KB article on how to update manually
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jonb123 wrote The link for ie8 that i gave you should be the offline installer that doesnt require internet to install.

Okay the Norton removal tool is done, so I have to restart my computer again.

jonb123 wrote Im gonna have to bail until tomorrow sorry work is just about finished and i doubt i will get a chance to get online when im at home. damn kids hog the interwebs!


try reinstalling IE8 from the link i gave, dl and install mbam defs from link i gave and run a full system scan then post back results and i will try to check tomorrow.

You should also be able to download and install security essential from [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

then follow this KB article on how to update manually
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You sir just got $5 and rep, the Norton removal tool did it. I once again can get on IE and update stuff. further proving that Norton is garbage hahaha

JimJohnny wrote

jonb123 wrote Im gonna have to bail until tomorrow sorry work is just about finished and i doubt i will get a chance to get online when im at home. damn kids hog the interwebs!


try reinstalling IE8 from the link i gave, dl and install mbam defs from link i gave and run a full system scan then post back results and i will try to check tomorrow.

You should also be able to download and install security essential from [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

then follow this KB article on how to update manually
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You sir just got $5 and rep, the Norton removal tool did it. I once again can get on IE and update stuff. further proving that Norton is garbage hahaha

Norton sure is rubbish and is very difficult to remove all traces of LET THIS BE A WARNING TO ALL NORTON USERS!!!!!

jonb123 wrote

JimJohnny wrote

jonb123 wrote Im gonna have to bail until tomorrow sorry work is just about finished and i doubt i will get a chance to get online when im at home. damn kids hog the interwebs!


try reinstalling IE8 from the link i gave, dl and install mbam defs from link i gave and run a full system scan then post back results and i will try to check tomorrow.

You should also be able to download and install security essential from [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

then follow this KB article on how to update manually
[ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

You sir just got $5 and rep, the Norton removal tool did it. I once again can get on IE and update stuff. further proving that Norton is garbage hahaha

Norton sure is rubbish and is very difficult to remove all traces of LET THIS BE A WARNING TO ALL NORTON USERS!!!!!

What is your Paypal so I can send you the $5