Best Browser For Win 8

[karma mechanic]

It wasn't inserted into IE10 by Microsoft, and likewise FF19 was clean when you installed it. Software like this is called a Browser Hijacker, and it gets installed just like a virus - you opened a link or a page or something that installed it. Once it is there it can misappropriate any browser-based operation on your machine using a variety of ways to hide. Getting rid of it thoroughly is the only way. Or nuking it from orbit of course.

 

[elbmek]

OK then, Bill Gates you can go back to bed now. :huh: I might try FF against then now I have done some housekeeping!

 

[karma mechanic]

I think I know what is going to happen....

 

[elbmek]

Erm, you have me worried now !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[FuturDreamz]

I haven't seen a single ad. I don't think your original problem has been resolved.

 

[Dellboy7]

Chrome is on its way out too, it wont let me cut and paste off the net,

If you think I am part of the inquisition you can ignore me, but chrome has been my vehicle of choice for a long time now and I can copy and paste from the web, no problem.

Or did I misunderstand your question.?

 

[elbmek]

No dell, you did not misunderstand. When I have a web page open in chrome, and have a paragraph or something I need, it does not allow me to highlight and copy. It never had done in chrome. now on IE10 x 64 bit in Win 7 on this laptop, no problem cutting and copying.

Hi future, it is resolved I THINK. second instance of all this was when I installed IE10, it contained an add on tidynetwork.com - it was changing words on my OWN sites to adlinks. Oh no they are not, if they want to advertise on MY sites, they pay. since removed.

 

[Dellboy7]

When I have a web page open in chrome, and have a paragraph or something I need, it does not allow me to highlight and copy.

There must be a problem with your set up.

I can copy from chrome no problem.

 

[DustSailor]

reality television anyone?

IE, Chrome, Firefox... none of them will install something that will harm your system. Otherwise they could be sued. And they don't like that.

I too would make sure all bad programs are uninstalled from my computer in dealing with malware. Toolbars, coupon generators... oh don't get me started on the coups. They all need to go. Suspicious things you didn't install. After, make sure windows is updated. Yep, security updates are very important in keeping secure.

I would have IE 10 installed on the system, no reason not to. Use another browser of your choice if you want, but why not update IE to the latest? I believe it is more secure that way overall. Good 'ol smart screen filter. sigh

download this from a SAFE computer - yep, make sure the computer is safe first (virus free and all that): What is Windows Defender Offline? - You'll need a USB stick for this, and run it off your computer. Plug it in, restart, tap F8 (or F12 sometimes) to pull up the boot menu, boot from the stick, and do a good full scan. It might quick scan first, but run the full scan right after. clean that baby out!! On a side note, I personally like Windows Defender best as an antivirus, but your choice on preference. After all this, you should be good. Scan for viruses with your choice antivirus for good measure.

Me? I love IE10 (though haven't noticed too much a difference from 9). I like going light on programs, so you won't find me installing other security features or browsers. But I'm not often 'surfing the web', and never click on things I am suspicious of. I am a suspicious kind of guy. At this point in my life, youtube, hulu, eightforums and Hotmail sum up about everything I use haha!

 

[elbmek]

Hey Dust, agreed but its puzzling nonetheless, the pc is standard install, no frills, no modifications, no tweaks. The browsers did their 'own thing' and installed without tweaks except to untick the dodgy toolbars etc. See my specs - nothing untoward - weird. Anyway, I have been proved wrong in some cases and am grateful for all the help and advise given. What seemed like a stupid statement was born from the fact that I had done nothing, nor visited any so called dodgy sites, to account for the problems. I am beginning to come around to IE10 now, it is manageable but still hate IE9.

IE10 for win 7 is now out, so use it on my laptop. Its in here win 8 now too. I was advised to add spybot to my machine, it has come a long way since its birth, and looks good. Not in my pc yet, but again, on my laptop.

 

[elbmek]

When I have a web page open in chrome, and have a paragraph or something I need, it does not allow me to highlight and copy.

There must be a problem with your set up.

I can copy from chrome no problem.

OK, will have a long slow look at it and check, carefully, its installation.

 

[FuturDreamz]

Just out of mild curiosity where did you get your laptop? I've heard of some having badware preloaded but not in the UK

 

[elbmek]

Comet - Retail outlet. I went in and selected from what was on display.

Preloaded? Not sure what I got on it now, the first thing I did was remove Norton, I remember that. Its a packard bell easynote TM

 

[DustSailor]

Even 'safe' sites can potentially get hacked and release malware. Email links and documents also can contain malware, even from a friend (his computer could be compromised, after all). So no one is immune to them, that is why a good antivirus with a virus scan every now and again is very important. Most will do automatic weekly scans which saves you any trouble.

Glad you have your browsers working better! Take care

 

[elbmek]

An 'old' problem with IE has resurfaced, I had forgotten about it. When default, and opening a web page it seems to 'hang' whilst loading. If I hit refresh button F5, it comes up immediately. It has happened before from IE 8 as I recall.

Should we just say I am jinxed!!!!

 

[DustSailor]

People find that chrome works faster than IE, so you might give it a try. If it still hangs, it is likely your internet speed or connection is somehow not as strong.

 

[elbmek]

I may give Chrome another go, but my broadband is 100MB Fibre optic, via a Virgin media super hub. To be fair, it is not performing to standards required but still fast. I am happy with VM but, what was found, was someone local who is screwing the system, but the are closing in on him/her. OK Dust, will take you on board and click on default chrome, even if its only to observe the difference.

 

[DustSailor]

You know, Mike, it could also be the speed of your computer. Chrome may be more streamlined than IE when it comes to speed, but the issue may be things like too many add-ons (can slow both IE and Chrome, depending on which add-ons you have installed), or too many programs running that demand resources, to which your computer is trying to keep up. You can disable or remove add-ons/programs you don't need.

• Most people (If I may say so) don't even use the popular Java program. Of the ones that do, many don't even use the add-on that comes with it. If you don't use Java at all, remove it and see how things go (this also helps with security measures as Java is often compromised). If you need it, you might not need the add-on, so try to disable it and see how things run (also benefits the security of your computer). Try this even with Microsoft add-ons that you feel are not used. I only use Adobe's Shockwave Flash (comes with IE), and everything else is disabled
• Uninstall programs you don't need. This can only help things. Think of all the extra things that came with your computer. Are they still installed? Do you really use them? If not, it doesn't hurt to remove them. Some of those preinstalled programs will actually slow your system down to varying degrees

If you go to your task manager and click on the startup tab, you will see which programs are sucking resources. Don't disable any driver services like audio or video (I disabled Bluetooth and all it did was slow down my system).

• I disabled things like adobe and Apple products. This speeds up startup time of the computer, and doesn't allow the programs to run until you actually run them. This will free up resources and speed up your system, even a little. This should translate into somewhat faster IE/Chrome startup times as well. Of course you will have to decide which settings work best for you. This has helped tremendously for me with a slower laptop on my hands.

Hope it helps!

 

[elbmek]

Dusty, good points and obviously well worth looking at. Will get back if I have any further points - appreciated.