Exactly what does that link say that is relevant here?
The link is for IE9 ... that, of course, can be reinstalled ... either by file download or through Windows Updates (after uninstalling the update first).
Follow the link for IE8 and there is no option for Windows 7. Why? Because it's built-in.
Dude, ignore Victor - he has posted many things that make no sense whatsoever. Windows 8 is integrated into Windows 7. It can only be disabled or enabled, but NOT uninstalled. Since you can't uninstall it, you also cannot install it.
Just like any other part of Windows, you can either try to isolate and eliminate the cause (plugins, addons, toolbars, software, etc. using msconfig and/or Safe Mode), or try to fix the corrupted files (CHKDSK /R and SFC /SCANNOW, or System Restore ... or possibly even a reinstall/factory restore).
Are you using IE8 or IE9? What other software, utilities, toolbars, addons do you have installed?
You have not answered our questions, so we do not have enough information to proceed with additional suggestions. The more information that we have, the better we are able to help. Are you still having the problem since updating the browser to IE9?
Not likely, unless you have some out-of-the-ordinary mouse ... even then, it would probably cause more random and wide-spread issues than just your Favorites button. However, if you have a regular/standard mouse, give it a try.
"Any other suggestions?"
As has been stated, you have been asked several questions and given several good suggestions - generic (as we are lacking details) but generally and genuinely good suggestions that can - and do - fix many issues. Which have you tried, and what were the results?
What were the results for each thing you tried? The results could indicate a problem that might be fixed another way or that might not be fixable at all.
Victor
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October 22nd, 2011 07:00
hi, Reinstall the IE. Regards
theflash1932
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Exactly what does that link say that is relevant here?
The link is for IE9 ... that, of course, can be reinstalled ... either by file download or through Windows Updates (after uninstalling the update first).
Follow the link for IE8 and there is no option for Windows 7. Why? Because it's built-in.
Victor
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October 22nd, 2011 10:00
Hi, type in google Internet Explorer 8, download it and reinstall it. Regards
Victor
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October 22nd, 2011 10:00
Hi, refer to this link windows.microsoft.com/.../ie internet explorer can be reinstalled, next time search first. Regards
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Dude, ignore Victor - he has posted many things that make no sense whatsoever. Windows 8 is integrated into Windows 7. It can only be disabled or enabled, but NOT uninstalled. Since you can't uninstall it, you also cannot install it.
Just like any other part of Windows, you can either try to isolate and eliminate the cause (plugins, addons, toolbars, software, etc. using msconfig and/or Safe Mode), or try to fix the corrupted files (CHKDSK /R and SFC /SCANNOW, or System Restore ... or possibly even a reinstall/factory restore).
Are you using IE8 or IE9? What other software, utilities, toolbars, addons do you have installed?
Jasonc126
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October 22nd, 2011 10:00
How do you reinstall and uninstall Internet Explorer 8 in Windows 7?
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October 22nd, 2011 13:00
I will reinforce what "theflash1932" is saying.
Does this problem ONLY occur in Internet Explorer? Does other Program drop down menus work OK? or do you have the same problem in other Programs?
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October 22nd, 2011 20:00
If it is only IE, try updating to IE9 and see if that fixes it. If it is happening with other programs, it is something else.
Jasonc126
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Could it be my mouse?
Jasonc126
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October 22nd, 2011 22:00
Any other suggestions?
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October 23rd, 2011 06:00
Jasonc126,
Open Internet Explorer. Click on View, explorer bars, then click on Favorites.
This will keep the sidebar on the side until you click on the x to close it.
Rick
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"Could it be my mouse?"
Not likely, unless you have some out-of-the-ordinary mouse ... even then, it would probably cause more random and wide-spread issues than just your Favorites button. However, if you have a regular/standard mouse, give it a try.
"Any other suggestions?"
As has been stated, you have been asked several questions and given several good suggestions - generic (as we are lacking details) but generally and genuinely good suggestions that can - and do - fix many issues. Which have you tried, and what were the results?
theflash1932
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October 23rd, 2011 10:00
What were the results for each thing you tried? The results could indicate a problem that might be fixed another way or that might not be fixable at all.
Jasonc126
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October 23rd, 2011 10:00
I have tried the ones you have suggested.