This is probably even more likely the problem.
There are 2 internet explorer's you can run, actually 2 of each browsers you install.
One is from the desktop and the other is an APP.
APP's are in the metro crap aka the giant icons windows 8 added.
APP browsers have a bazillion restrictions and that is probably what your running from.
Use the internet explorer launched from the desktop part and see if that solves it.
__________________
|