Seriousness Problems with latest IE8 patch?

HarryT · 12-11-2009, 04:43 AM

I've been running IE8 flawlessly for the last year on my XP system. Since installing this week's "Windows Update" patch, though, it's started hanging whenever I leave it inactive for more than a minute or two. When I try to click on it to reactivate it it just doesn't respond, and I have to close it down.

Has anyone else experienced, or heard of, similar problems?

Moejoe · 12-11-2009, 05:10 AM

is there a specific reason to use IE8 and not say, a good, standards compliant browser like Firefox, Opera or Chrome?

HarryT · 12-11-2009, 05:36 AM

I do not want to get into a debate on the pros and cons of IE8. Thank you.

Moejoe · 12-11-2009, 05:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

I do not want to get into a debate on the pros and cons of IE8. Thank you.

I think you're getting me wrong. I was only asking if there's a specific reason for IE8, as in an app that only works at your work that needs IE8 or some other reason. But if you want to be a nasty piece of work about it, go ahead. I spent 15 years as an IT tech working on various systems, I was only trying to help.

In fact, forget it. I wouldn't help you out now if you asked me in person.

HarryT · 12-11-2009, 06:26 AM

I use IE8 because, running my own software and consultancy business, I need to ensure that my own website works correctly under IE, since this is the browser that the majority of my customers and clients use.

As I say, though, I really don't want this thread to get side-tracked into a discussion of whether or not I should be using IE8. I am simply asking whether anyone else has experienced stability issues resulting from this week's Windows Update IE8 patch.

phenomshel · 12-11-2009, 01:59 PM

Harry, I downloaded and installed the last batch of updates too, and have had no problems with IE8, which is my main browser also, since I have to have it for online classes.

HarryT · 12-12-2009, 03:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phenomshel

Harry, I downloaded and installed the last batch of updates too, and have had no problems with IE8, which is my main browser also, since I have to have it for online classes.

Thanks, Shel. Are you running XP, as a matter of interest, as I am?

rhadin · 12-12-2009, 09:26 AM

Harry,

I run Windows XP and IE8 and have downloaded and installed the current batch of updates. Like Shel, I have no problems with IE8. On the off chance your problem may be memory related, FWIW, I have 4 GB of RAM installed.

HarryT · 12-12-2009, 09:31 AM

Hmmm. It's a strange one. Rock-solid since I installed it, and then, following Tuesday's patch, it suddenly starts playing up. I've switched to using Firefox as an interim measure - hopefully IE will get fixed again next month.

Perhaps it's some sort of interaction between IE and one of the drivers on my machine.

Thank you for the feedback, anyway; I appreciate it.

wodin · 12-12-2009, 11:46 AM

I prefer FireFox, so I only use IE when I have to log onto work OWA with a smart card, but it's been solid.

phenomshel · 12-12-2009, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

Thanks, Shel. Are you running XP, as a matter of interest, as I am?

No, I'm running Windows 7, sorry, should have mentioned that.

HarryT · 12-12-2009, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by phenomshel

No, I'm running Windows 7, sorry, should have mentioned that.

Yes, it's working fine for me on my Windows 7 notebook; just my XP desktop that's playing it.

12-11-2009, 04:43 AM	#1
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Problems with latest IE8 patch? I've been running IE8 flawlessly for the last year on my XP system. Since installing this week's "Windows Update" patch, though, it's started hanging whenever I leave it inactive for more than a minute or two. When I try to click on it to reactivate it it just doesn't respond, and I have to close it down. Has anyone else experienced, or heard of, similar problems?

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Moejoe Banned Posts: 5,100 Karma: 72193 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South of the Border Device: Coffin	is there a specific reason to use IE8 and not say, a good, standards compliant browser like Firefox, Opera or Chrome?

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HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	I do not want to get into a debate on the pros and cons of IE8. Thank you.

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HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	I use IE8 because, running my own software and consultancy business, I need to ensure that my own website works correctly under IE, since this is the browser that the majority of my customers and clients use. As I say, though, I really don't want this thread to get side-tracked into a discussion of whether or not I should be using IE8. I am simply asking whether anyone else has experienced stability issues resulting from this week's Windows Update IE8 patch.

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phenomshel ZCD BombShel Posts: 4,793 Karma: 8293322 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: The Frozen North (aka Illinois, USA) Device: iPad, STB Kindle Oasis	Harry, I downloaded and installed the last batch of updates too, and have had no problems with IE8, which is my main browser also, since I have to have it for online classes.

12-12-2009, 09:26 AM	#8
rhadin Literacy = Understanding Posts: 4,833 Karma: 59674358 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The World of Books Device: Nook, Nook Tablet	Harry, I run Windows XP and IE8 and have downloaded and installed the current batch of updates. Like Shel, I have no problems with IE8. On the off chance your problem may be memory related, FWIW, I have 4 GB of RAM installed.

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12-12-2009, 11:46 AM	#10
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