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12-07-2023 08:32 AM
I have an old Windows 7 mini HP. I did a system restore yesterday to wipe it before selling/giving away. Internet Explorer was the browser that was installed on this computer, but it needs to be updated, and a new browser installed. Unfortunately, although I have internet connection, and have limited internet access, this version of IE doesn’t work. Is it possible to install a working browser on this computer? Thank you!
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12-07-2023 08:57 AM
Hi:
I recommend you download the Google Chrome installation file to another PC.
Download & install Google Chrome - Computer - Google Chrome Help
Copy it to a USB flash drive.
Plug the flash drive into your notebook's USB port.
Copy and paste the installer to your PC's desktop and run it.
12-07-2023 08:57 AM
Hi:
I recommend you download the Google Chrome installation file to another PC.
Download & install Google Chrome - Computer - Google Chrome Help
Copy it to a USB flash drive.
Plug the flash drive into your notebook's USB port.
Copy and paste the installer to your PC's desktop and run it.
12-07-2023 10:13 AM
Thank you once again for your assistance, Paul! That was my thought as well, but I wanted confirmation from someone knows more than I do before I try it. I haven’t touched this computer for over 5 years, and it’s been challenging to see if I can get it to a workable condition for someone else to utilize as a computer to so simple activities. My Mom’s computer has Windows 7 and we upgraded her browser to Chrome a couple years ago, before IE stopped working, but mine is a little different situation. Again, I appreciate your assistance yesterday with the system restore, and today as well. Have a great day!!