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Q: My OS is Vista and I am using using IE8. The error on my screen states: “System is unstable, JavaScript disabled, IE crashes. Recommends IE 7.” What is the fix? Microsoft link no help.

Q: I have a new Dell running Vista and IE8. I am trying to download adobe flash but the “do you want to install program” box does not appear. I have tried other programs as well. All pop-up blockers are off and antivirus is off as well but still no luck.

A: You should try downloading FireFox. You might have to download FireFox on another computer then burn it to a disk and install it that way because it sounds like your downloads get messed up with IE8.