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Title: My pc has developed a mind of its own!!!
Post by: Glenpenny on Monday 25 February 13 10:52 GMT (UK)
My browser home page and my e-mail programme keep opening multiple times when I don't want them.  I've tried scanning for viruses - and tried changing my browser and also Go Back, but nothing helps.

Does anyone please have any suggestions?
Title: Re: My pc has developed a mind of its own!!!
Post by: Treetotal on Monday 25 February 13 10:59 GMT (UK)
Here are some answers for your problem:


http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/ie/forum/ie8-windows_other/my-internet-explorer-opens-up-multiple-windows/53b45d82-eebf-4b13-8e29-96fba402a8c3

Godd luck!

Carol
Title: Re: My pc has developed a mind of its own!!!
Post by: Glenpenny on Monday 25 February 13 12:09 GMT (UK)
Thank you Carol.  It's worked for Internet Explorer and Firefox but not for Outlook Express. I have no idea why this has started happening, I haven't changed any of my settings.

Glenys
Title: Re: My pc has developed a mind of its own!!!
Post by: Treetotal on Monday 25 February 13 12:17 GMT (UK)
Do you still have the disc...you could try uninstalling Outlook then re-install it.
I'm a techno numpty so that's all I can think of.
Carol
Title: Re: My pc has developed a mind of its own!!!
Post by: Midase on Monday 25 February 13 19:06 GMT (UK)
Outlook Express repair http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2398839 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2398839)
Title: Re: My pc has developed a mind of its own!!!
Post by: Glenpenny on Wednesday 27 February 13 10:23 GMT (UK)
Thank you Midase.  Outlook Express seems to be behaving itself this morning.
Title: Re: My pc has developed a mind of its own!!!
Post by: Calverley Lad on Wednesday 27 February 13 14:13 GMT (UK)
You do appreciate that 'Outlook Express' is an unsupported mailing system.
Most providers are recommending others.
 Brian
Title: Re: My pc has developed a mind of its own!!!
Post by: Glenpenny on Wednesday 27 February 13 14:38 GMT (UK)
I didn't now it was unsupported.  Never had any problems with it before.  Is there one you can recommend?
Title: Re: My pc has developed a mind of its own!!!
Post by: Calverley Lad on Wednesday 27 February 13 15:21 GMT (UK)
What version of windows have you?
Windows 7 could use 'Outlook', replacing 'Hotmail' or others.
 Brian
Title: Re: My pc has developed a mind of its own!!!
Post by: Glenpenny on Thursday 28 February 13 08:05 GMT (UK)
My main pc is an old one using Windows XP.  I have a laptop (also with Outlook Express) which has Windows 7.
Title: Re: My pc has developed a mind of its own!!!
Post by: Calverley Lad on Thursday 28 February 13 08:43 GMT (UK)
Likewise, my main computer is XP with laptop windows 7.
I use hotmail and being with Virgin (my internet provider) Googlemail.
I have migrated my hotmail to Outlook, and left Googlemail as is.
Both of the mail services above store my messages in the clouds rather than on my computers.
I would suggest a hotmail type account as an alternative, see how you get on.
 Regards Brian
Title: Re: My pc has developed a mind of its own!!!
Post by: Midase on Thursday 28 February 13 19:41 GMT (UK)
You can of course use the well respected Thunderbird.
Title: Re: My pc has developed a mind of its own!!!
Post by: Glenpenny on Friday 01 March 13 08:58 GMT (UK)
Thank you for your suggestions.  I'll give them a whirl.
Title: Re: My pc has developed a mind of its own!!!
Post by: Calverley Lad on Friday 01 March 13 14:07 GMT (UK)
Have a look at the other post re 'Live Mail', imported Outlook Express.
 Brian