Internet Explorer won't open

[pinkkitty]

Hi all

My husband installed the latest version of Internet Explorer (IE8?) and now my internet explorer won't open. When i click on it i get a timer just for a minute as if it's going to open the page, but then nothing happens. the only way i can get onto the internet is via Safari.

Does anyone know how to fix this?!

Thanks
Kitty

[snags]

Install Firefox...

[ChuckFickens]

it's very likely it's an addon that is stopping it from working, so firstly try

click start menu-> All Programs-> Accessories-> System Tools-> Internet Explorer (no Add-ons)

If that then runs then it's one of the addons stopping it from working, in which case while IE8 is running Go to tools and select Manage Add-ons and disable all add-ons, then close IE and try opening it the normal way, if that then works it was an add-on causing the problem, in which case start re-enabling them one by one (quiting IE and re-loading between each one) to see which one is causing the problem.

[fiesata]

I agree with install Mozilla Firefox as an alternative
http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/

Internet Explorer still has too many problems for my liking even in a secure environment, on most users PC's who know little about security it is particularly a problem if an add on can do this just think what a malicious programme or hacker could do