AB wrote:
> VanguardLH wrote:
>
>>AB wrote:
>>
>>> assume it automatically updated to it recently.
>>
>>Nope, that didn't happen. You chose to install it
>
> No - I get automatic updates.
The "Automatic Updates" service will NOT install IE8. You have to okay that
install. If you visit the Windows Updates site (rather than rely on the AU
service that runs in Windows), it will present you with a list of updates if
you pick the Custom selection. You are then expected to review all the
entries to see if you want them all. If you opt for Express install then,
again, *you* are choosing to blindly allow the install of any updates that
Microsoft wants to push on your host.
>>> This AM when I invoked IE the task bars were black and my desktop was
>>> showing through in spots.
>>
>>Are you using a themes manager, like WindowBlinds? If so, configure it to
>>exclude Internet Explorer.
>
> Never heard of WindowBlinds. My OS is Windows XP.
I said "like" WindowsBlinds. There are several theme managers and desktop
tweakers that modify the color and layout scheme in Windows.
Another solution that I've heard of is to switch to a different Windows
theme, apply, and then switch back to your original theme. In the Display
applet in Control Panel, Themes tab, change to a different theme, apply, and
then switch back and apply. It's been awhile since I read about this
problem but, as I recall, there was a similar problem noted when using the
Classic theme.
Have you yet tried starting IE8 in its no add-ons mode? Perhaps you
installed an add-on that doesn't work properly, is an old version (perhaps
when upgrading IE from 6/7 to
, or is incompatible.
If the no add-ons mode doesn't work, try rebooting Windows into its Safe
Mode (with networking) and retest.