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For a couple of weeks, whenever I've had my Internet Explorer on it would crash, like, literally about every five minutes and I was gonna get it "wiped".
The past couple of days this hasn't been happening. This might seem like a ridiculous question but could it have "fixed itself" so to speak?
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Try Firefox, it's free. IE sux.
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I suppose that an automatic update could have cured whatever ailed your computer ..... but that's not terribly likely.
Were you on a particular site when it crashed? Was there Java, or Flash, or anything like that on the sirte? Did your computer ask you to update any of these? In that case, it could have "fixed itself".
Micah 6:8; He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.
John 14:19 Jesus said: Because I live, you also will live.
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Try Firefox, it's free. IE sux.
That's a helpful way to answer a question ..... 
Micah 6:8; He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.
John 14:19 Jesus said: Because I live, you also will live.
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Were you on a particular site when it crashed?
Nope. It was an equal-opportunity crasher: it didn't matter what website I had up (I only go to a few, really, mostly the popular sports sites like ESPN and SI.com. I don't do the porn thing which I've heard can be bad for your computer).
And like I said, I would only have IE up a few minutes and it would crash. Consistently.
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I've seen flash, or Java crash a browser when the component wasn't installed correctly, or the component because corrupted.
ESPN uses flash, so that's a possibility. So does CNNSI and CBS Sports. Did you happen to update your Adobe Flash Player recently?
Micah 6:8; He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.
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Nope, but I kept getting those warnings to update cuz my browser is out-of-date.
Since I'm computer-illiterate, I worry about screwing around and making things worse.
thanks for taking time to make suggestions btw.
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Try Firefox, it's free. IE sux.
That's a helpful way to answer a question .....
Avoiding crashes by using another free browser isn't helpful? If you don't think I was trying to be helpful, one of us has a problem and it must be me.
Thanks for setting me straight.
Oh, oh, now that I've changed my mind, download the latest version of IE. It will work great!
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Divot, I'm gonna tell you what one of my professor's said one time. When answering a question, give more to the answer than this one is better cuz the other one sucks. THAT'S NOT A HELPFUL ANSWER!!! If instead you would have suggested reasons why Firefox is so much better then maybe people wouldn't have jumped so fast to make a comment.
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Try Firefox, it's free. IE sux.
That's a helpful way to answer a question .....
Avoiding crashes by using another free browser isn't helpful? If you don't think I was trying to be helpful, one of us has a problem and it must be me.
Thanks for setting me straight.
Oh, oh, now that I've changed my mind, download the latest version of IE. It will work great!
Firefox can also crash, and does, believe it or not.
With as many "outside" programs as browsers have to deal with, there are going to be crashes that are in no way the fault of the browser code. There will also be some that are the fault of poorly written code interacting with commonly used programs. Both IE and Firefox have had their share of crashes.
Personally, I have never seen either one crash on any of my computers. I have seen both have problems with computers I have been called in to work on when I did tech work.
Micah 6:8; He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.
John 14:19 Jesus said: Because I live, you also will live.
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I think it would have been more useful, and kind, to just ask for additional details rather than to slam me for not trying to be helpful. If you also believe that I was not genuinely trying to be helpful, I doubt I will be able to change your mind. (The IE sux part was a small joke.) Your professor anecdote was informative. I have had some difficulty trying to teach some recent college graduates that senior management does not have time for dissertations. Just give the solution, and they will ask if they need additional information. It is frustrating to be in a meeting and having VPs and Directors asking my employees repeatedly to "get to the answer". Now I know why it is such a hard lesson to unlearn, and I will approach this problem armed with this knowledge. There are many reviews of browsers that have Firefox listed as #1, with more detail than you need. See below. Quote:
Ranked #1 of 11 in Internet Browser Software.
A few outstanding features include tabbed browsing, an integrated search engine and many add–ons of all types. This high-performance browser also has a massive selection of great customization features and tools to help you personalize your Web experience.
New to version 3.5 of Firefox is improved speed, a private browsing mode, even more security than in previous versions, open audio and video formats, and a bunch of additional improvements.
Standout Features
* Private Browser Mode
* Open Video and Audio
* Instant Web Site ID
* Smart Location Bar
* Built-in Spell Checker
* Customization
Features Set:
Mozilla Firefox has over 6,000 add-ons to customize and enhance your web browsing experience. Categories include blogging, tools, entertainment, humor, news, privacy and security, and more. You can add style to your browser with skins and themes. Or, equip your browser bar with a dictionary or add a media toolbar with games and other forms of entertainment.
Firefox 3.5 features the innovative (first in the world, in fact) use of open audio and video. With HTML 5 audio and video support (and the Ogg Theora open video format), you can expect a richer media experience with fewer format problems and plug-ins getting in the way. You can even save a video directly from the site to your desktop.
Firefox has tabbed browsing so you can quickly jump from site to site and open more than one website in the same browser window. Firefox also allows you to change the order of your tabs, and has a redo function for when you accidentally delete tabs. And now Firefox even has a single-click option to open new tabs, and the ability to pull a tab off and create a new window. There is an add–on for voice interaction so you can navigate the Internet through simple voice commands.
Firefox's integrated find-on-page function is slick and non-intrusive. You can easily find a word or phrase on a specific webpage without dealing with a pop-up window; Firefox puts the feature right into the bottom of the browser.
This is a great browser for students or others who conduct research on the Internet. Mozilla has developed virtual sticky notes so you can add your own notes to web pages, and they will be there when you return. The Library archives your browsing history and bookmarks for easy organization.
The innovative Smart Location Bar will adapt to your use and preferences. This handy tool makes it easy to return to websites you've previously visited, even if you don't remember the exact URL. The smart location bar helps you locate sites based on titles and content. The improved "Awesome Bar" has been refined and now includes privacy settings. One-click bookmarking makes it easy to organize your favorites. Firefox 3.5 also now includes anti-phishing, a pop-up blocker, password manager, and parental controls.
Another nice feature is the anywhere drag and drop, which allows you to drag text or a link from anywhere on a web page and put it directly into your search bar.
Firefox is well organized and intuitive. The browser has an easy–to–use interface that has all the essentials but isn’t cluttered. Firefox features are powerful and useful, yet simple.
Firefox 3.5 has several additional features that further improve usability. A fully integrated spell checker allows users to work directly on the web and still have spelling errors checked.
Another great function is an automatic session restore. When Firefox reopens you pick up where you left off, even if the browser closed unexpectedly or by accident. It's really nice to not have to spend time getting back to where you were. Session restore restores text you were writing in an email and even downloads you might have been in the middle of.
The Firefox download manager is easy to use and integrates simply with the browser interface. The download manager gives you the ability to pause downloads and then pick up where you left off. This straightforward resume function is even available after a system restart.
Security:
Finally, Firefox has integrated private browsing. With Firefox 3.5 you can easily enter and leave the private mode, browsing seamlessly in complete stealth. Furthermore, unlike other browser privacy modes, there is no noticeable icon or change to the interface in private mode.
Firefox protects against viruses, spyware, malware, phishing, and pop–ups. Firefox 3 has an integrated password manager, automated updates to help locate and fix security problems, and parental controls.
Another impressive browser security feature is the one-click site info. Simply click on the site in the location bar and you can view important safety information.
You can easily clear your personal information including history, cookies, passwords and web–form entries with the click of a button. New to version 3.5, you can even remove all traces of your visiting any specific site. Think of it as a selective private mode that can go back in time.
Firefox is a fast Internet browser and now it's even faster. Firefox 3.5 has upped the ante (twice as fast as the already competitive version 3), taking all web browsing and applications to the next level. We had no problems loading Firefox or quickly navigating from page to page. Firefox provides a fluid web browsing experience from start to finish, and boasts compatibility across the web. See how Firefox 3 compared to other browsers in our speed test.
Firefox 3.5 is fully equipped to accommodate multi-touch gestures with OSX and Windows 7.
Help/Support:
Mozilla provides lots of useful online documentation including FAQs, a knowledge base and tutorial. You can even get some help through email. The Mozilla team puts useful help right at your fingertips. The support center is searchable and includes standard help as well as personalized help in the form of live chat with the Firefox community. But even better than providing great support, Firefox makes it so that you won't need much help doing exactly what you want to do.
Summary:
Firefox is a FREE download; the numerous add–ons are also free. This is a simple, user–friendly browser; and there are so many add–ons it is great for someone who likes to customize and construct their ultimate browsing application.
Firefox hosts a load of features and a top-notch security system in an intuitive program. And with tools like the smart keyword search toolbar and password manager, you can add productivity to your web experience. Firefox has all the essential features to make a great browser, with plenty of add-ons for each user to personalize. But more than having all the features, Firefox outperforms in its execution. Firefox has a sleek interface with all the right tools under the hood. Firefox is certainly our browser of choice, and they continue to deliver new and innovative features that keep us excited, making the web a whole new experience as they go.
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If you said to me ....
"I have a Chevy and it stalls about once every 5 minutes" and my answer was "Get a Ford", that would be about as helpful.
For some reason people get off onto tangents whenever operating systems or browsers are discussed. The original poster didn't ask for an alternative, he asked for a possible cause and solution.
Firefox is a decent browser. I don't use it myself, but it has some very good points. It also adds some stuff that the average user will never use. (Like sticky notes) I use Maxthon, and like it quite a bit. It is built on IE, and adds some really cool features as well.
Sorry if you were offended by my reply.
Micah 6:8; He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.
John 14:19 Jesus said: Because I live, you also will live.
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If you said to me ....
"I have a Chevy and it stalls about once every 5 minutes" and my answer was "Get a Ford", that would be about as helpful.
For some reason people get off onto tangents whenever operating systems or browsers are discussed. The original poster didn't ask for an alternative, he asked for a possible cause and solution.
Firefox is a decent browser. I don't use it myself, but it has some very good points. It also adds some stuff that the average user will never use. (Like sticky notes) I use Maxthon, and like it quite a bit. It is built on IE, and adds some really cool features as well.
Sorry if you were offended by my reply.
All is good. You're not a bad guy by any stretch. I honestly was trying to help is all.
My only counterpoint would be, my Chevy has a problem, why not try a free Ford? (you need to pretend that Ford is rated #1 to make it valid).
Peace, and hopefully in the future we can disagree about something really important like our backup center. 
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Actually I thought Divot's suggestion was a solution. Given lamp's admission that he's "computer-illiterate" it might be best if he switch to another browser rather than attempt to identify the cause. It can be difficult to assist without actually being hands on. Btw, your mention of flash is a sensible suggestion. Adobe is continually having to update it. If nothing else, any further crashing with another browser can help ID the problem. I didn't know of FF's sticky notes? I have been using Chrome for some time now after using FF for years. I'm really starting to appreciate it. I really like using the address bar for searches. Smart move on Google's part. @ lamp ... imho trying another browser might help and it's no biggie to download / install and there is little learning curve. Firefox and Chrome are solid and respected. You might even find features that you like. Updating IE is highly recommended as well. I'm only a computer novice and enthusiast. Folks like YTown whose professions are oriented towards computing certainly have greater expertise than I. Good luck.
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I've never used them, but evidently, Firefox can create "sticky notes" regarding a site, and then when you return to that site, the notes appear to remind you of whatever you wanted reminded of.
The reason that I don't like the other answer is that often times a problem with one element of Windows, especially an element as important as the browser, can lead to other problems. Ignoring a problem is not a solution to a problem.
Micah 6:8; He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.
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Try this>>> Secunia PSII have found it to be very helpful in identifying software like java, flash and alike in need of update and is quite often the reason behind the issues you described. 
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