Mine came with the 64 bit IE8 installed, when I ran into issue's similiar to yours I uninstalled and reinstalled the 32 bit.

Haven't noticed any issue's except I can now run flash etc.

Core duo, 6 gig, hp pavilion.

Other than the glossy finish a pretty nice laptop.

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KLK, MCSE

1990 500SL

I was always taught to respect my elders.
I don't have to respect too many people anymore.