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Stuart G

(38,726 posts) Fri Feb 14, 2020, 05:54 PM Feb 2020

Question. I have a Google Chrome Bouser..It doesn't seem to work. Any ideas?

I also have an Internet Explorer Brouser, and that one is working, that is why I made it to this spot

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Question. I have a Google Chrome Bouser..It doesn't seem to work. Any ideas? (Original Post) Stuart G Feb 2020 OP

Need more info cherryinpa Feb 2020 #1

When I try to use the Google Chrome Brouser, it will not connect to the internet. Stuart G Feb 2020 #3

OK cherryinpa Feb 2020 #5

Thank You, I will try that option, and see if it works.. Stuart G Feb 2020 #6

I would get the Google Chrome Browser...the Bouser was deprecated ages ago! sdfernando Feb 2020 #2

That is OK...I can't spell, and never take the time to check out the spelling...You won't believe Stuart G Feb 2020 #4

I've been misspelling Goonch Feb 2020 #7

Don't worry. Hemingway couldn't spell farewell. Editor had to fix it for him. emmaverybo Feb 2020 #10

Uninstall all extensions and add-ons to chrome, 5X Feb 2020 #8

Run, don't walk, to download Mozilla Firefox. Make it your default browser. n/t TygrBright Feb 2020 #9

this ☝️ dweller Feb 2020 #11

I tried to download Mozella Firefox, will not download. Keeps asking do I want to download, Stuart G Feb 2020 #13

did you try save ? dweller Feb 2020 #14

I will try "save"...I restored the system to a previous date...don't think that Stuart G Feb 2020 #15

I had some problems w/Chrome a while back Backseat Driver Feb 2020 #12

I tried to download "Firefox", but I get these words, "Firefox Installer could not be downloaded" Stuart G Feb 2020 #16

Bowser? IcyPeas Feb 2020 #17

Message auto-removed Name removed Apr 2020 #18

cherryinpa

(301 posts)

1. Need more info

Reply to Stuart G (Original post)

Fri Feb 14, 2020, 05:55 PM

Feb 2020

What happens? Blank screen? Slow etc.

Stuart G

(38,726 posts)

3. When I try to use the Google Chrome Brouser, it will not connect to the internet.

Reply to cherryinpa (Reply #1)

Fri Feb 14, 2020, 06:01 PM

Feb 2020

The Explorer Brouser still works. I have often used Chrome for a number of reasons. It is not even connecting to the net. It kind of winks at me, then doesn't connect. I am grateful that the Explorer still works.
.......and Thank You for responding to this question..I know very little on how this works, except it works.
........Thanks Again for your ideas...

........Stuart G

cherryinpa

(301 posts)

5. OK

Reply to Stuart G (Reply #3)

Fri Feb 14, 2020, 06:04 PM

Feb 2020

Well, without a lot of extra steps.

Since IE works I'd suggest the simplest option is to try and re-install Chrome.

Assuming it worked before and subsequently broke, a re-installation can often fix the problem.

Its free and you got nothing to lose since it doesnt work right now!

Stuart G

(38,726 posts)

6. Thank You, I will try that option, and see if it works..

Reply to cherryinpa (Reply #5)

Fri Feb 14, 2020, 06:06 PM

Feb 2020

Got any ideas to improve spelling for a 70 year old?

sdfernando

(5,363 posts)

2. I would get the Google Chrome Browser...the Bouser was deprecated ages ago!

Reply to Stuart G (Original post)

Fri Feb 14, 2020, 05:58 PM

Feb 2020

.....sorry man....I just couldn't resist!

Stuart G

(38,726 posts)

4. That is OK...I can't spell, and never take the time to check out the spelling...You won't believe

Reply to sdfernando (Reply #2)

Fri Feb 14, 2020, 06:04 PM

Feb 2020

this, but I used to be a History Teacher, (U.S. and Modern) and I had the students in my high school classes correct my spelling. They thought it was cute too. It often got laughs, because I was the teacher and couldn't spell.....(and I still can't spell)..

Goonch

(3,807 posts)

7. I've been misspelling

Reply to Stuart G (Reply #4)

Fri Feb 14, 2020, 06:15 PM

Feb 2020

the same words for a half century and am prowd of it ;-{)

emmaverybo

(8,147 posts)

10. Don't worry. Hemingway couldn't spell farewell. Editor had to fix it for him.

Reply to Stuart G (Reply #4)

Fri Feb 14, 2020, 07:03 PM

Feb 2020

5X

(3,987 posts)

8. Uninstall all extensions and add-ons to chrome,

Reply to Stuart G (Original post)

Fri Feb 14, 2020, 06:17 PM

Feb 2020

should clear it up. May be infected tho.

TygrBright

(20,987 posts)

9. Run, don't walk, to download Mozilla Firefox. Make it your default browser. n/t

Reply to Stuart G (Original post)

Fri Feb 14, 2020, 06:37 PM

Feb 2020

dweller

(24,894 posts)

11. this ☝️

Reply to TygrBright (Reply #9)

Fri Feb 14, 2020, 07:16 PM

Feb 2020

best bowzer or browser available, imo

✌🏼

Stuart G

(38,726 posts)

13. I tried to download Mozella Firefox, will not download. Keeps asking do I want to download,

Reply to dweller (Reply #11)

Tue Feb 18, 2020, 10:39 AM

Feb 2020

and then clicks off, and starts over..There is a bar at the bottom of the picture that asks do you want to run or save this program? I click on run, and then the picture erases itself, and no download is completed. Then I try to start over, and it does the same thing..over and over and over.

dweller

(24,894 posts)

14. did you try save ?

Reply to Stuart G (Reply #13)

Tue Feb 18, 2020, 10:50 AM

Feb 2020

it should save to whatever location you choose, then run from there to install
it's been awhile since i've downloaded anything ...

✌🏼

Stuart G

(38,726 posts)

15. I will try "save"...I restored the system to a previous date...don't think that

Reply to dweller (Reply #14)

Tue Feb 18, 2020, 11:04 AM

Feb 2020

helps Chrome to work or function but I will try that.

Backseat Driver

(4,635 posts)

12. I had some problems w/Chrome a while back

Reply to Stuart G (Original post)

Fri Feb 14, 2020, 08:25 PM

Feb 2020

My problem was old router security protocols; too frustrating to try to update firmware drivers as well; so got a new router. Got a VPN mostly for location hiding and snooping stuff, and some adware/malware - there's networking protection stuff too on the chosen anti-virus pkg... Now, seldom any problems 24/7; knock on wood!

Got a bunch of browsers on this machine just in case...hahaha, Edge, Firefox, Chrome, Tor, Brave with different search engines for the great surfing expeditions to the end of the Internet, LOL!

I've been using Brave (based on Chrome) w/DuckDuckGo searching to view DU; Chrome for most everything else - smooth sailing so far!