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   PeterC to Mr Pounder   
   Re: Internet Explorer 8   
   06 Oct 12 17:36:59   
   
   From: giraffenos.pam@homecall.co.uk   
      
   On Sat, 6 Oct 2012 16:32:06 +0100, Mr Pounder wrote:   
      
   > "philo"  wrote in message   
   > news:k4ph9a$r1v$1@dont-email.me...   
   >> On 10/06/2012 08:49 AM, Mr Pounder wrote:   
   >>> Using XP SP3, Firefox and OE.   
   >>> There is a Government learning site which will not allow me to access   
   >>> certain modules. It is well known that it does not work well with   
   >>> Firefox.   
   >>> It has no problems with Windows 7 and IE8.   
   >>> It does not like my IE6 too much   
   >>> If I upgrade my IE6 to IE8 will this affect my OE in any way?   
   >>>   
   >>> Thanks.   
   >>>   
   >>>   
   >>   
   >>   
   >> I perform a lot of computer upgrades and occasionally have a problem with   
   >> IE8 and XP. I'd go and give it a try. It will probably work ok.   
   >> If not, uninstall IE8 reboot and install IE7   
   >   
   > Hmmmmm   
   > Do you think IE7 will be okay with OE?   
   >>   
      
   I tried IE7 and had so much trouble that I had to remove it in Safe Mode.   
   IE8 seems to be OK BUT I don't use it as such (blocked in firewall) but the   
   drivers and files haven't caused trouble with XP Pro SP3.   
   --   
   Peter.   
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   whilst religions hold sway   
      
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