Cannot use "In Private" in IE 8

[jyeh74]

I have Win 7 with IE 8. I noticed I cannot use in private browsing. The option is not highlighted under "tools" anymore. When I open a new tab, there used to be an option to click it on the right side. Not available anymore.

[MOVIEGEEK]

Have you tried the Safety tab?

[jyeh74]

yes, In private is blocked out there too......
Was literally working yesterday but not anymore.

[aedipuss]

"porn" mode doesn't really work anyway, your tracks are still traceable. you might upgrade to ie9 and try that.

[MOVIEGEEK]

"porn" mode doesn't really work anyway, your tracks are still traceable.

Not if you use IEHV:
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/iehv.html

jyeh74,
It could be malware or software that was installed, have you run a scan with SAS or Malwarebytes?
http://www.ietips.net/articles/inprivate-option-work-ie8/

[jyeh74]

Nope, tried ie9 and same thing.
I'm trying to go back to IE 8 but didnt see anything on the windows website for windows 7. They only have vista or xp for IE 8.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/internet-explorer/downloads/ie-8
I cannot find IE 8 for Windows 7..........

[El Heggunte]

yes, In private is blocked out there too......
Was literally working yesterday but not anymore.

jyeh74,
It could be malware or software that was installed, have you run a scan with SAS or Malwarebytes?
http://www.ietips.net/articles/inprivate-option-work-ie8/

That's a good guess. Six months ago, I was stupid enough to use Seamonkey without the no-Script add-on. I managed to remove the malware manually, however IE8 cannot open tabs anymore Yes, I still am too lazy to re-install Windows and start using Puppy Linux

[MOVIEGEEK]

jyeh74,
IE8 is embedded in 7 but here's instructions how to uninstall. to re-install reverse the process:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/957700#stepsforwin7

You might try Reset first in Internet Options/Advanced.

[jyeh74]

I tried running Malewarebytes and SuperAntispyware but nothing.

Has anyone else noticed the "inprivate" browsing under Tools and Safety been turn off (not highlighted)? Also when you open a tab, it is not there anymore? This is strange.

[guns1inger]

I might notice it if I used IE, but honestly, why would I ? Firefox and Chrome are far better options, and both have private browsing options (that work as well as a history eraser does).

It can be disabled through the registry : http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/How-to-Disable-InPrivate-Mode-in-IE8

Reversing this might get it back for you.

It can also be disabled through local policies.