Re: Internet Explorer not Opening

So far so good Joe I have downloaded and run SpyBot and it found some stuff.
IE opens OK now but it is temperamental so i watch this space?!
Thanks
Charlie

"Joe Crown" wrote:

> This sounds like spyware/malware/adware running on your computer &
> possibly a virus or two.
>
> First I'd download Ad-Aware & Spybot - Search & Destroy. The default
> install should take care of most problems. Also make sure
> you Download all the updates for both programs & immunize the computer
> with Spybot - Search & Destroy. Also on the immunize screen in Spybot -
> Search & Destroy make sure you check the box that says "Enable permanent
> blocking of bad addresses in Internet Explorer" as this will cut down on
> the spyware from getting into the computer. Also if any components will
> not remove in normal mode I strongly suggest restarting the computer
> into safe mode to remove the other components that won't remove in
> normal mode.
>
> http://www.download.com/3405-8022-5153545.html?part=dl-ad-aware&subj=dl&tag=top5
> (This is for Ad-Aware)
>
> http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html (This is for
> Spybot - Search & Destroy)
>
> For information on starting is safe mode you can check out the following
> Microsoft KB articles.
>
> 180902 How to Start a Windows 98-Based Computer in Safe Mode
>
> 202485 Description of Safe Boot Mode in Windows 2000
>
> 315222 A Description of the Safe Mode Boot Options in Windows XP
>
> If you have problems getting either of these programs installed I'd
> recommend using clean boot to disable the spyware & possibly viruses
> that are preventing it from installing. This also applies the the virus
> scanning online. Just be careful about disabling any of the Microsoft
> services as they are needed.
>
> 181966 System Configuration Utility Advanced Troubleshooting Settings
>
> 192926 How to Perform Clean-Boot Troubleshooting for Windows 98
>
> 267288 How to Perform a Clean Boot in Windows Millennium Edition
>
> 272960 Error Messages Occur When Using Msconfig.exe
>
> 281965 How to Troubleshoot Using the Msconfig Utility with Windows 98
>
> 281995 How to Troubleshoot Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows ME
>
> 310353 How to Perform a Clean Boot in Windows XP
>
> 310560 How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP
>
> 314448 Msconfig.exe Stops Responding if User Is Not an Administrator
>
> 316434 HOW TO: Perform Advanced Clean-Boot Troubleshooting in Windows XP
>
> One more thing if you do use msconfig you may want to check out the
> following site as they list a ton of stuff that shows up on the startup
> tab of msconfig.
>
> http://www.sysinfo.org/startupinfo.html
>
> To check for a virus I recommend using an online virus scanner as the
> installed anti virus software is the first target of most viruses. Here
> is a list of 4 different scanners.
>
> Trend Micro's free online anti-virus scanner (I currently can only get
> this to work in Firefox)
> http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
>
> Panda Software's free online anti-virus scanner
> http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/
>
> BitDefender Free Online Virus Scan
> http://www.bitdefender.com/scan/licence.php
>
> Symantec's free online anti-virus scanner
> http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?productid=symhome&langid=ie&venid=sym
>
> Charlie3110 wrote:
> > Somedays my Internet Explorer will not open despite getting the hour glass
> > for about 5 secs no page opens. I cannot get it open from the Desk Top or the
> > Start/All Programs or from the quick start. Most days I have no problems is
> > there a reason for this?
> > Thanks
> > Charlie3110
>
> --
>
> Don't pay malware vendors - boycott Sony & Symantec for helping them
>
> Please do not contact me directly or ask me to contact you directly for
> assistance.
>
> If your question is worth asking, it's worth posting.
>
> If it’s not worth posting you should have done a search on
> http://www.google.com/ http://www.google.com/grphp?hl=en&tab=wg&q= or
> http://news.google.com/froogle?hl=en&tab=nf&ned=us&q= before wasting our
> time.
>
> If I sound hostile or arrogant you need to read the following before
> posting a question "How To Ask Questions The Smart Way" at
> http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html (The site I've linked
> to just has this article I think people should read before posting a
> technical question.)
>
.

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