Unable to get Internet Explorer version!

Hello, the board says I do not have sufficient clearance to post in hijack this forum but my only question is this: Unable to get Internet Explorer version! - If you would be so kind to tell me if this is a real issue or not, it would be greatly appreciated as I have never seen such a message and also window's update link is not working from start panel - related issue? Thanks for your time.

Sorry if i'm not allowed to post this here.

 

Since it is now a closed Forum for the most part....I'm not sure if many if any members can post there.

In any case....I have not seen "MSIE: Unable to get Internet Explorer version!" in a HJT log....of course I have not seen as many HJT logs as those that work them day\in day\out. I'll ask around until someone comes along with a possible answer.

This is an appropriate Forum for your question.

BTW....what version of IE are you using and have you done anything intentionally to disable IE ?

 

Thanks Bubba, this is what shows in "about" and no I use IE for updates

image edited for product # - not sure if that is bad to show.

 

Will someone maybe try version HijackThis v1.98.2 - and see if they get the same message? Please? I open from Program files.

 

I did some searching around on the net about

Code:

 MSIE: Unable to get Internet Explorer version!

and this does happen from time to time. I did not see any posts anywhere that thought that it was anything to worry about. As long as you know you are up to date on your patches and service packs, you should be fine. It seems that on rare occasions on some systems, HJT is not able to read this info.

HTH...

 

lynchknot, I'm still waiting on sp2.

I did run your version (out of C dir though), and mine shows. This answer may need to come from someone with sp2.
Any consolation? Maybe try a run out of C....

GF

 

I've got SP2 in, and am willing to give it a shot if someone can steer me to that specific version of HJT. My IE "About" shows exactly the same as lynchknot's, for what that's worth.

 

Direct Download Link for HJT Version 1.98.2

 

Thanks, both of you. Will report back ASAP.

 

OK, done - and it seems to have identified my IE6 just fine:

 

same here

 

I tried running from just C: - and received the message in image below...

WTH? My C drive is considered a temp folder?


I ran anyway and still

Thanks for your help guys.....

**edit - ran google - seems there is much of this occurring - I should have gone there before wasting your time - sorry fellas.

 

There are some definite issues here. I'm trying to work on a theme but cannot reinstall nor open photoshop (trying to fix photoshop - won't open)

 

There are many with the problem as I have searched google but have not been able to find or arrive at a solution sifting through many boards. Anyone care to give it a try? Please? Or direct me to a better knowledge base (I will try MS right now) http://www.google.com/search?q= Una...er version!&start=0&start=0&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8

 

Have you ever attempted to disable IE and do you have the software Installed in the normal location ?

 

no and - correct? "C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe"

 

Hi,

Somewhere I posted how to reinstall IE. Getting old so dont know where. I did it after changing some registry entry from 1 to 0. That works for me.

Gerard

 

This may seem like a stupid question but in add/remove programs / add/remove windows components is the [IE] check box checked. if not this will keep windows from recognizing IE is installed.

 

lk, you have been to this page, correct? (something to do with help files)
Do you have ver.V2? (update geared toward xp2 issues)

We'll resolve this, just post.

Edit : gerardwil's post, repair

GF

 

Try KAREN'S SITE Click on I and then about halfway down the page is instruction on doing a reinstall of IE.

HTH...

 

Thanks a lot GlobalForce,

Method 2 did it for me.

Cheers,

Gerard

 

lynch, grab this page. (anytime Gerardwil )

Edit : thread at DSL
Edit 2 : is the sp2 firewall on? I've been reading it may block access.
Try going to the security center and allowing photoshop.

Keep us updated...

GF

 

thanks guys - yes it's checked.


http://www.filenote.com/redir/53387.jpg

 

one of the other members found this info that just might pertain to your problem here

 

Thanks BigC but i'm not having any issues with Word. I can save and open .doc files and such.