IE Works in Desktop, but not in Metro

[lexluthor]

I just upgraded a Win 7 64 PC to Win 8 64.

Internet/IE works fine in desktop mode.

When I'm in Metro mode, IE, weather panel, news, etc. all don't have an internet connection.

There is some data in those panels though, so it's getting information somehow.

Store let me install and app (iHeartRadio), but then the app doesn't seem to have internet access.

Bing search does return results, but when I click on results and go to IE, I get page can't be displayed error.

I reset my IE settings when in desktop mode (so no proxies), installed updated networking drivers and I've rebooted my router. I also did reset connection in IE/Metro version.

Also tried to turn off defender and firewall and same thing.

Any ideas?

 

[chev65]

Are you using a Windows Live account to log in with?

I believe that is the problem, you need to create a Windows Live Account and sign in with it first.

 

[Silver0066]

I just upgraded a Win 7 64 PC to Win 8 64.

Internet/IE works fine in desktop mode.

When I'm in Metro mode, IE, weather panel, news, etc. all don't have an internet connection.

There is some data in those panels though, so it's getting information somehow.

Store let me install and app (iHeartRadio), but then the app doesn't seem to have internet access.

Bing search does return results, but when I click on results and go to IE, I get page can't be displayed error.

I reset my IE settings when in desktop mode (so no proxies), installed updated networking drivers and I've rebooted my router. I also did reset connection in IE/Metro version.

Also tried to turn off defender and firewall and same thing.

Any ideas?

I am having the exact same problem with Win 8 64. I am logged in with my Windows Live Account.

Has anyone observed the same behavior? Any suggestions?

 

[TheHunter88]

Hey, same thing here.
Upgraded last night from 7HP to 8 Pro, and IE 10 only works in desktop mode. chrome on the other hand works great on the new interface. still can't figure out whats wrong here... :/

 

[Brink]

For the Metro IE10 issue alone, you will need to have IE10 set as the default program to have IE10 Metro available on the Start screen. If IE10 is not the default program, then you will just have the IE10 desktop version on the Start screen instead of the Metro version. You do not need to be signed into a Microsoft account to be able to use IE10 Metro. It works with both a local or Microsoft account.

For the other issue, I'm thinking it's related to it being an upgrade instead of clean install of Windows 8. You might see if resetting Windows 8 may help. This is basically the same as a clean install, so be sure to backup anything that you do not want to lose first.

Hope this helps,
Shawn

 

[TheHunter88]

Hey,

i just came across this page:
Launch Options for Internet Explorer 10 on Windows 8 - IEBlog - Site Home - MSDN Blogs

i followed the steps, and yes the ie10 worked on the metro. BUT, once i changed the settings and gave him to be the default browser, the chrome started working only on desktop, and vise versa, depending on which one is set as default.

THAT SUCKS. i kinda loved the ne metro style, it's awesome. BUT i do need to work on some sites with IE, but most of the time i'm like Chrome better. hope to find a way to make them both run on metro.

Edit:

Another link showing the problem and claims there is no way to have 2 browsers working on metro -

http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/15045-internet-explorer-10-metro-restore-windows-8-a.html

 

[Silver0066]

I just upgraded a Win 7 64 PC to Win 8 64.

Internet/IE works fine in desktop mode.

When I'm in Metro mode, IE, weather panel, news, etc. all don't have an internet connection.

There is some data in those panels though, so it's getting information somehow.

Store let me install and app (iHeartRadio), but then the app doesn't seem to have internet access.

Bing search does return results, but when I click on results and go to IE, I get page can't be displayed error.

I reset my IE settings when in desktop mode (so no proxies), installed updated networking drivers and I've rebooted my router. I also did reset connection in IE/Metro version.

Also tried to turn off defender and firewall and same thing.

Any ideas?

I am having the exact same problem with Win 8 64. I am logged in with my Windows Live Account.

Has anyone observed the same behavior? Any suggestions?

I fixed the Metro Problem. Apparently Kaspersky and Avast need to be uninstalled/reinstalled when you do an upgrade. Other antivirus programs may also.

When I uninstalled Kaspersky, I was immediately able to connect my Metro apps. Still works after reinstalling. I received this info from another thread.

 

[Queeg]

I've had the same problem multiple times, with no apparent cause. Finally found a fix. It essentially uninstalls/reinstalls IE, thus fixing the broken link to the Metro tile.

http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/6632-windows-features-turn-off-windows-8-a.html

From the Start Menu Screen Type in Control.
Left Click on Control Panel.
At the Top Right Click on Category and Change it to Large Icons.
Find and Open Programs and Features .
Now On the Left of this screen Select Turn Windows Components On or Off .
Find and Uncheck Internet Explorer 10.
Agree To the Prompt , Click OK on Windows Features To Begin the Uninstall , Then Select reboot Now once the Uninstaller Completes .
Once Your Back at the Start Screen after your Reboot. Type in Control
Left Click on Control Panel.
At the Top Right Click on Category and Change it to Large Icons.
Find and Open Programs and Features .
Now On the Left of this screen Select Turn Windows Components On or Off .
Find and check Internet Explorer 10.
Agree To the Prompt , Click OK on Windows Features To Begin the Reinstall , Then Select reboot Now once the Installer Completes .
Once you are once again back at your Start Screen , Select Desktop.
click on The Explorer Folder Icon.
On the Left Click on Local Disk C: or Go to the address bar and Type in C:
Double Click on Program Files (x86) and then Internet Explorer
Scroll down until you locate iexplore , Double click on it .
Once Internet Explorer opens Go to your task bar and Right click on Internet Explorers Icon and Click on Pin to TaskBar.
Now Test internet Explorers Functionality. Try to Browse to a few pages .

Close and reopen Internet Explorer on the desktop and When/if Prompted Make it default.

Try the Touch optimized Version again.