Re: IE locks-up when.........

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"What's in a Name?" <spamthis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> ~ FreeSpirit ~ wrote:
> > Can someone please help with this problem? Every time I open I.E. 6 and
> > click on the ADDRESS bar "down arrow" it locks up (I.E. is not
responding).
> > I can't type in an URL and hit GO either. In effect I.E. 6 is no longer
> > usable.
> >
> > If I allow it to contact MS there is NEVER a solution! There are no
> > viruses or browser hijackers on this PC and I run Spybot and Ad-Aware
> > weekly. I.E. 6 is useless at this time. Anyone have any ideas?
> >
> > FS.......
> >
> Have you done your general housekeeping chores,disk cleanup,defrag,
> etc.?

$$ Yes. I do them every few weeks.

Make sure there is no malware present. Go here if you can and
> follow all instructions http://home.neo.rr.com/manna4u/
> Post back with results.
> -max
> PS-Are you able to get a copy of Firefox?

$$ Firefox? Never gave it a thought...... We just discovered if we open
Favorites and choose *ANY* website, THEN use the address bar it will work.
It's set to "blank" when we open IE right now.

> Virus Removal Instructions: http://home.neo.rr.com/manna4u/
> You can find my e-mail address on my pages.

$$ I'll try all the things you recommended and be back here if none
work...... Thanks! :-)

FS........

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