Internet Explorer problems

[BobPar]

Running Windows 98 SE.
When I open ineternet Explorer I get this message:
"Internet Explorer Compatability Mode
This is being run in compatability mode and not all features are enabled".
Also whenever I open any application my Dial-up Connection window pops up like it want's to connect to the internet.
Thanks for the help.
:t

[NUBlackshirts]

Check out support article 216697 from MS. Sounds like compat mode is some sort of install option when upgrading from an older version if IE. Hope this helps.


http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;216697

[fishybawb]

Run Regedit, and navigate to:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/
Software/
Microsoft/
Internet Explorer/

Right click on the "Compatibility Mode" key and select Delete. Once you've done this, go to Control Panel -> Add/Remove Programs, double click Internet Explorer and select the "Repair" option when asked. Hope this helps :)

[BobPar]

Well ****!
I think my computer has some serious problems, it won't let me run regedit. I ran system file checker and found a few corrupt files and fixed them. I also did scan disk and fixed some problems there, but I still can't run regedit. Any suggestions? :eek:

[TheMan]

how bout a format of your HD .
then re-install everything...

It's probably a good idea seeing as though you had some errors and corrupt files on your drive.

[slam]

have you run ms regclean? or scanreg

[BobPar]

I ran scanreg and said there was no errors but my Dial-up Connection still pops up.
How do I run ms regclean?
****! :mad: I guess I'll start from scratch

[omendata]

You could reinstall the original registry if it is still on your machine or run scanreg and restore a saved backup.

The original backups are in the root folder.

If its just dial up networking - then remove all network componen ts including tcp/ip and dun - reboot , reinstall from original cd by adding back in to networking components - that fixes most dun problems - hate full reinstalls.

[TheMan]

I know what you're talking about when the little window pops up and tries to connect....
There's a way to disable that through control panel i believe....

It's been so long since i used dial up and i'm a little rusty when it comes to any configuration details.

But go into control panel and play around a bit

[omendata]

Demand dial - its in control/panel or internet explorer choose internet options , connections and select "never dial a connection"

[BobPar]

Thanks,
The never dial a connection worked :t

[JMThomas]

I had this problem and tracked it down to two versions of IE present in c:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\ which was caused by a virus.

It's possable that a cleaner complicated the problem by doing a rename of the infected one. When all was said and done, the registry also had pointers to both programs (the renamed infected and the restored good Iexplore.exe).

I deleted the infected file (probably not necessary) and used a register mass change tool to set all references to IE to point at the (correct, good) IEXPLORE.EXE.

[fishybawb]

Woo, that's an old thread...

[JMThomas]

Old problems are never solved... Their documentation just fades away.

[Tweb]

Are any of the devices in device manager running in compatiblity mode???? If so find Win98 drivers for them.....

You can get to Device manager from control panel > system or Alt + Pause key.