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Over the last week I am getting error messages, many script errors and often get "page cannot open or displayed" Done many searches with no luck. I have read about new browsers, firefox, google chrome etc. Do you think will stop my error messages ? What happens to the old browser, do I delete it and will I loose outlook express ? I have IE 7 Thanks in advance.
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couple other things..,as far as malware I run spybot,malwarebytes & several other apps daily but could still be a problem. I havnt installed anything in months and my internet connection seems fine but I dont know how to tell if its not ?
The error I get often is "runtime script error has occured,do you wish to debug ?" when I click yes microsoft scrip editor opens then my options are
"just in time bugging
new instance of microsoft scrip editor
do you want to debug using select debugger ? I click yes and nothing happens and I close the editor. Hope I made some snce, thanks again
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pjm333-

Internet Explorer, the deault internet browser that comes pre-installed with Windows, is very vulnerable to hackers and attackers, even with extra security settings. I recommend switching to an alternative browser such as one of these:
  • Firefox- Firefox is the most common alternative web browser. It boasts advanced security features, a host of additional add-ons and downloads, and a wide variety of customization options.
  • Google Chrome- Chrome is a lightweight browser built by the makers of the most powerful search engine in the world. While it doesn't have all the neat add-ons and extensions that Firefix boats, it's quick, speedy and powerful. Unfortunately, the engine it uses isn't always compatible with older webpages, meaning Chrome might display some pages improperly.
  • Opera- Another alternative browser, Opera is popular among power users for its abilities to, among other things, host private file-sharing sites (imagine being able to access your hard drive from anywhere in the world with an internet connection- for free).

I would personally go with Google Chrome. It's safe, lightweight and easy on system resources.

You won't have to delete your other browser. Just set Chrome (or whatever you choose) as your default browser (that option should be available when you first run the program).

Hope that helps! Let me know if there's anything else I can do to assist you. :)
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GeekU Junior,
Thanks for your help...Does a new browser effect outlook express ? Thanks again !
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Outlook Express is an email client, it won't be affected.

You should check out the malware forum if you haven't already, just in case it is a nasty.
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Just beat me to it, Troy. I just got back from work. :)
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Yah... I'm still at work :)
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Troy & FNP,
Thanks for all of your help !!
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