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IE 8 problems wrote:
> I performed the automatic update yesterday for IE 8 and I am having many
> computer functionality problems. McAffee antivirus updater is caught in a
> loop and does not complete installation of new antivirus signatures. Also
> I
> have lost Citrix connectivity capabilty. I tried to restore to checkpoint
> prior to IE 8 update and Internet Explorer lost all functionality. It
> would
> start to open and then immediately close. I have put forth a help request
> to
> Microsoft and am waiting for a reply. It seems this new IE 8 has a lot of
> bugs that need to be worked out and I am furious that Microsoft updates IE
> to something they think is "better" than before. I disagree, I need
> functionality; not a perceived performance enhancement that screws up my
> computer. Which ny the way is clean and constantly maintained.
> "TaurArian" wrote:
>
>> Please confirm what you're trying to register, it appears to me as though
>> you're trying to register a folder not a file.
>>
>> In other words, please copy and paste the full instructions you received
>> into this thread so we can assist your further.
>>
>> Also advise what operating system you're using including service pack
>> level. Also advise what if any error codes you are receiving.
>>
>> --
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>>
>>
>>
>> "Zgrrl" wrote:
>>
>>> After attempting to install the latest version of Internet Explorer 8 I
>>> keep getting a failed message. After following instructions to register
>>> regsvr32 %windir%\system32
>>> installation still failed. Can anyone help or should I ignore?