IE Doesn't Work = Game Doesn't Work

[MagicManICT]

I actually messed around with some other settings and messed up my whole computer. I restored my system settings to a former date and it actually fixed my internet explorer, so for the time being things are actually working. Lol, funny how things work out. Thanks for all your help.

In Windows, when something breaks, restoring to an old restore point should be the first thing you try. It will resolve all kinds of problems without having to backtrace what you might have done or updates that were installed. (pro tip: When making changes to settings, it's good to write down what you did so if something breaks, you know what you did and can fix or not do it later.)

I don't know what version of Windows you're using, but Win 98 through Win 7 are tied in various degrees to IE. If it breaks, networking can completely fail.

[Monohan]

Turned on my computer today and again IE not working, thus I can't load the game. I will restore to previous settings again but this will be annoying if I have to do this every time. I noticed in Java Control Panel, under "General" tab, go into "Network Settings", I have "use browser settings" selected. I tried "direct connection" but that doesn't work either. How do I make Google Chrome my default browser so I can see if that makes a difference?

[Chiprel]

https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95417?hl=en

With people all over the world using computers it's highly possible that someone had similiar problem already.
The power of google:
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=how+to+make+google ... lt+browser

Don't want to sound like an ass with that. I'm asking uncle google myself too if i do not know something
That's a good habbit that might save you a lot of time with basic pc problems.

[Monohan]

Restored my computed again, but this time it didn't work. My IE was working for 1 min after restore but then stopped right after when I tried to launch Salem. I made Chrome my default browser and that also has not worked. I'm starting to think my focus should be on fixing IE rather than changing settings for salem, but I have no idea where to start.

[MagicManICT]

Yeah, no point in restoring repeatedly if it's not fixing it. I'm going to go out on a limb and say something is on auto-update that is breaking things, but it may be something internal to Windows.

What version of Windows are you running?
Java?
IE?

On the extreme end, you may need to reinstall Windows. It's not hard and only takes an hour or less, but it can wipe a lot of required installations out and you'll have to go and reinstall all that software, too.

[Champie]

Magic, would it be advisable to do a Repair Install instead of a full reinstall? IIRC, applications should remain intact after a repair install.

Also, is it appropriate to suggest that the OP uninstall IE and any software like antivirus, firewall before trying other things like a repair install?

[MagicManICT]

Magic, would it be advisable to do a Repair Install instead of a full reinstall? IIRC, applications should remain intact after a repair install.

Yeah, it's advisable to try that first when reinstalling Windows. it doesn't always fix problems, though. Sometimes you have to completely format (ie some viruses).

Also, is it appropriate to suggest that the OP uninstall IE and any software like antivirus, firewall before trying other things like a repair install?

I've not had enough experience with Vista, 7, and 8 yet, so I can't say here. It's not a bad idea, but you can't "uninstall" IE on some versions. XP is a low level operation, so even a repair install would work, but would require a reinstall of any 3rd party software that hooks into Windows such as security.

There may be a solution other than a reinstall, and would rather help find that. While it's not hard, if you don't have a good manual or comfortable with digging up drivers, it can be hazardous the first time or two doing it for the inexperienced.

[dakoo]

I see no mention of the basics like making sure windows is all updated and a quality antispyware scan like superantispyware, cleaning unknown programs from add/remove programs in control panel, and making sure java is up to date and not installed multiple times.

Broken IE usually equals spyware infection.

And for the love of god stop ignoring the people teyingbto help you and tell us what version of windows already...

[Champie]

I see no mention of the basics...

You are absolutely correct. I'll be wearing my hair shirt for the next week

[MagicManICT]

I see no mention of the basics like making sure windows is all updated and a quality antispyware scan...

You know, restoring and then immediately breaking should have been the first indicator this is a likely culprit. I am shamed.