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by skiptracer

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i upgraded from 98se to xp home ed. Since then every now and the i try to access different links (i.e. the help button in hotmail, also in hotmail when i click on the 'show all' link to display my address book)..i have a new optical mouse but i only changed from my old mouse thinking it may cure itself..but i still have the problem...when i click on these a red circle with a red line appears...like a 'no smoking sign...any suggestions...thanks

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by pierrejamme

Sounds like "Restricted Sites". Opent Tools\Internet Options and click on the Security tab. Is the icon to the far right the same symbol you are seeing. Your Internet Explorer may be defaulting to a more secure setting than you require.

by skiptracer

i tried to go to the lowest setting but no luck...i cannot access the 'help' button on hotmail..i am willing o try all suggestions

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