Hakim
Moderator
</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Is there some way to determine if the browser is actually corrupted before going through a download? )</font>
Practically speaking, no. These are "signs" of possible corruption that you are reporting.
To say this is a "brand new" computer is a relative thing. Within minutes of surfing or doing an update or just about anything, one can experience changes to the operating system files.
Many, or most, software programs will "install" their own versions of system files (especially DLL - "dynamic link libraries"). While needed and necessary to run, these do not always work well when replaced --- especially if they are primarily used by Windows OS in some manner.
I reinstall IE 6 every few months, just for the heck of it. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
One of the biggest potential offenders, especially relating to display issues, is GAMES. These are real system resource hogs, and almost invariably install severe modifications to the system in order to run their often cutting-edge graphics.
If you have any people who run or access games (on or offline) with your computer, you'll need to understand that such use almost invariably can mess up your "settings."
Your 800 X 600 setting at the office is okay, but as I said in another post, for most people and most monitors today, a 1024 X 768 resolution will produce the most clear and appealing view.
Practically speaking, no. These are "signs" of possible corruption that you are reporting.
To say this is a "brand new" computer is a relative thing. Within minutes of surfing or doing an update or just about anything, one can experience changes to the operating system files.
Many, or most, software programs will "install" their own versions of system files (especially DLL - "dynamic link libraries"). While needed and necessary to run, these do not always work well when replaced --- especially if they are primarily used by Windows OS in some manner.
I reinstall IE 6 every few months, just for the heck of it. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
One of the biggest potential offenders, especially relating to display issues, is GAMES. These are real system resource hogs, and almost invariably install severe modifications to the system in order to run their often cutting-edge graphics.
If you have any people who run or access games (on or offline) with your computer, you'll need to understand that such use almost invariably can mess up your "settings."
Your 800 X 600 setting at the office is okay, but as I said in another post, for most people and most monitors today, a 1024 X 768 resolution will produce the most clear and appealing view.
