Issue - You may not be able to browse the secured websites (https://) websites after upgrading to Internet Explorer 8.

Cause - This issue happens due to one of the following:

- Upgraded to IE8 with some add-ons.
- Third party incompatible add-ons.
- Website not in trusted sites.
- Existing temporary files causing issues to open.

Resolution:

To resolve the issue, perform the following:

NOTE: Close any other Internet Explorer sessions, before you process the steps mentioned below.

1. Clear the Cache:

To clear the cache, you may follow the steps mentioned below:

- Open Internet Explorer.
- Go to Tools, Internet Options
- Click Delete Files, Delete all content.

2. Clear the SSL Cache:

- Open Internet Explorer.
- Go to Tools, Internet Options.
- Click Content tab.
- Click Clear SSL State button.

3. Add the Secure Site to your list of trusted sites.

- Open Internet Explorer.
- Go to Tools, Internet Options.
- Click Security tab.
- Click Trusted sites icon.
- Click Sites button.
- Enter the web site and click Add.

This should resolve the issue.

If you are still not allowed to open a secured site, you may try the below advanced troubleshooting steps:

4. Disable the third party browser extensions.

- Open Internet Explorer.
- Go to Tools, Internet Options.
- Click Advanced tab.
- Navigate down and uncheck “Enable third-party browser extensions” check box.
- Click Apply and close and open IE.

5. Re-register IE DLL and OCX files. You can download the “Fix IE” tool which is available under Fixes of our Download page.

This should resolve the issue.

You may further refer to the MS KB article 813444.

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We have also received a very good feedback on the utility and we are quickly working on implementing the same. However, some of the users have highlighted that they are experiencing “Unhandled Exception” errors while using some of the options.

This error could be due to the restrictions in the AntiVirus program. I recommend you try executing the program by disabling the AntiVirus program till you execute the option and enable it back. Also, if you can let me know the option which is throwing the error, we will be able to fix it.

The other recommendation is to backup the registry. Since the tweaking utilities deals with the registry, it is always recommended to backup the registry. Our tool will not tamper your registry, or do any harm to your PC. It doesn’t have a spyware/malware/adware. The recommendation is made as a precaution, as that you can restore it to the previous stage if you feel that the option didn’t work as expected. The restore option will also helps you to do the same, but it is always good to have the complete backup of the registry.

Use the contact us page for any kind of support you need. Initially, we are open to extend our free support to various issues that you are experience/doubts that you may have in using the utility.

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