I've been using IE for my browser for years, but now I am finally done with it. I really got tired of seeing a message that says, "Internet Explorer has stopped working and will shut down. " I always like the spell checker (IESpell) with IE, but I have discovered that you can also get one that will work with chrome.
When IE starts to become unresponsive, I just Reset it under the Advanced tab in Internet Options, then I nuke it using Ccleaner, then clean the DNS. Yeah then I have to set everything up again and reenter passwords as I need them, but I leave my add-ons off and turn them on only on a need of use basis. This cleans out any corruptions or conflicts out(can happen after IE is patched or an add-ons was updated)
I just did that so will now try IE again. But here's another question: When I installed Chrome, I set it as my default browser and I can't undo that. I went into Settings in IE and clicked on, "Let internet explorer be the default browser". But it's not. I even went into settings in Chrome and it said "Chrome is not your default browser." There was even a place in IE settings where I put a check mark under the place that said let IE open a link that you click on. But when I click on a link, Chrome will open.
Well I got it set to make IE my default browser. I did the cleaning as Cliff suggested so now I'll see what happens. Thank to all of you for you response.
I have finally given up on IE and am now switching from FireFox the the new edge each for a day's testing. I like both and Edge seems to work best in most situations except the sell checker will not over ride a few web site editors. In most cases the spell checker will underline in red a misspelled word, so one right clicks for the correct spelling. However, a couple forum editors this feature will not work, suggesting that editor will not allow Edge spell checker. Any suggestions?
Yes, I have been switching around from IE to FF and then Edge; just a test-o'ing. Each has features I like but I know IE is doomed so will give it up. Will never use Chrome though. It is hard giving up on the IE habit because many Moons ago I started out with Netscape and IE seemed to fill the void after Netscape died.
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