I have Windows XP.  When my husband uses the pc and then switches users I can't open IE. He has to log off. ??
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I agree with what everyone has said thus far, that Firefox is superior (both in features, and because a web browser should NOT be integrated into the operating system--that's just WRONG). However, that doesn't answer the question, which is regarding Microsoft Internet Explorer...\n\nAnyway, you're right, it may very well be the hot-switching that's getting you into trouble, though that should only be the case if you're sharing files -- there may be some configuration setting either in MSIE or in the Windows control panel that may change this. I'd have a peek but at the moment I'm on a Windows 2000 machine.\n\nMeanwhile, verify that logging off one user and then logging in as another fixes the problem. Or at the very least, one of you close down MSIE if you're hot-switching and see if that does the trick.
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Reinstall the internet explorer. if this problem continues then reinstall your operating system.
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if you have a welcome screen, make sure there are no programs running if they do restart the computer, when u are at the welcome screen again then press alt ctrl del twice then type in administrator
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Each account is managed separately, so log into each one and FIX that.  In some cases, you have to RAISE the account to Administrator level, so you can change the internet security settings.   Then set it back.  Reboot and check it.\n\nGood luck and Happy Computing!
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Honestly, your best option is to just put in the windows disk and then reboot. Boot from CD and then it will allow you to reset all user accounts when it comes up.\nGood Luck!
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Hi Mary, I'm not sure what might have happened, but let's see if I can help.   First off which Windows version do you have?  If you have XP or ME, turn your computer on, go to start, all programs, accessories, system tools, then system restore, you're going to set your computer back in time, to a time that you remember things working, that's the first thing we'll try then we can work from there.  Inside system restore you will see a calendar, pick a date that you remember things were ok and you could log on, probably before you installed IE 7.  follow the prompts/instructions and go back to that date, then we can work from there to fix other problems, leave me your email address through the contact me on here and we'll see what we can do.
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there's nothing you can do . come back after 3 hours . OR just create another I.D. and login as another user .
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I don't know about any of that software, but I suggest that you put the computer in plain sight for the rest of the family.  That will discourage them from using the computer inappropriately while you are at home, and will make it apparent when they use the computer.  You might set aside a room strictly for computer use, and maintain a presence there too.  Also, I think Internet Explorer has a content control system.  Check the Internet Options dialog for that feature.
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is it the sbc yahoo browser only? how about internet explorer? if it's okay with IE- then it's the sbc yahoo browser that needs to be uninstalled and re-installed but if it's your IE and the whole pc turns off- you should have someone check your pc then
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You've got a fairly complex problem, and you'll need to feel comfortable with tackling a little bit of an "under the hood" computer challenge in order to eradicate this pest.\n\nI've linked to a discussion (below) that recommends that you use a program called Smitfraudfix (I don't name 'em, I just recommend 'em!). You'll need to review the discussion (a series of messages between someone with your problem, and someone who was able to provide a perfect solution), and follow the directions carefully.\n\nI think you can safely skip the steps where the expert is advising the user to run HijackThis (which is an excellent and useful program), but I think it's already pretty well established that you have this browser hijacker on your system. Skip down to the part where they being discussing Smitfraudfix, and read that section carefully. Also be sure you follow the directions about disabling System Restore and deleting your "save points", or else you'll just be constantly reinfecting your computer, over and over again.\n\nI hope this helps you - if you're not comfortable with any of these instructions, I would honestly recommend that you seek out the assistance of someone who has tackled this type of problem before.\n\nAs for the previous respondent's advice - I concur with the idea of using firefox, rather than internet explorer. Firefox has its own issues, but it's generally a much more secure browser to run than IE, and is not subject, in particular, to "Safety Defender", which should be enough reason for you to switch right there!\n\nGood luck to you!
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█►Is the user name on the login Administrator? If not, might change it to admin and login.\n\n\n█►Domain or standalone\n▬♂http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;303594\n\n\n\n█►A recently installed program has disabled the Welcome screen and Fast User Switching. To restore these features, you must uninstall the program. The following file name might help you identify the program that made the change: C:&#92;WINDOWS&#92;system32&#92;BCMLogon.dll\n\nI couldn’t switch the logon screen, and I couldn’t access the internet. I ran to another PC and found the solution to this problem.\n\nTo resolve the problem and restore the Welcome Screen and Fast User Switching, you need to reset the GinaDLL entry using these steps:\n\n* Click Start, Run and type REGEDIT\n* Navigate to the following key:\nHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE &#92; SOFTWARE &#92; Microsoft &#92; Windows NT &#92; CurrentVersion &#92; Winlogon\n* Backup the key by exporting to a file.\n* In the right pane, right-click GinaDLL, and then click Delete. (You need to remove the whole value, not just its Value Data)\n* Close Registry Editor\n\n\nit worked for me, but this time when i pressed Ctrl Alt delete to access the admin account on my laptop in welcome screen this is what solved getting the welcome screen back.\nIt might apply to others using or losing the welcome screen.\n\nhttp://www.pcmech.com/forum/printthread.php?t=139035
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get firefox - its faster, more secure and more stable. you won't need internet explorer again. it replaces internet explorer (you can use both if you want) and so you won't have the same problems with it\n\nhttp://www.mozilla.com/firefox/
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Tell Internet Explorer not to load ActiveX components. Unfortunately this will also kill other ActiveX components such as media players, etc.\n\nTools > Internet Options > Security > Custom Level...\n\nActiveX controls and plug-ins\n- Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins\n  o Disable
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Maybe it uses cookies or macros in Excel or something like that. Try changing the security level on IE before reinstalling next time - Tools, Internet Options, Security
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I agree with Jonny that it's completely normal, if someone else has privileges to use her computer. She can look at the user accounts and be sure no one else has an account. Click on Start, Control Panel, and find User Accounts. If there is a guest account checked, she should delete or remove it. She should be shown as the Administrator.\n\nWhen she logs off, if she logs off as "susie" or whatever her name is, she is using the wrong logoff. She should select Turn Off Computer, then Turn Off. She should log completely off. Wait about 30 seconds for the disk to stop spinning and log back on. Hopefully this will clear up her problem. Good Luck!
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GO TO CONTROL PANEL...ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMS AND UNINSTALL IE7...THEN THE LAST IE SHOULD RETURN...
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If you think you are having trouble with IE on your puter it might be best to try this first.\nYou could try the System Restore which takes you back to a time when your computer was working good. Go To: \nstart\nprograms\naccessories\nsystems tools\nsystem restore\nThis process is completely reversable. And does not remove your personal files. Just go back one checkpoint at a time until your puter is working good again.\nE