Re: IE6 shuts down suddenly

From: Jan Il (abuse_at_localhost.com)
Date: 06/25/04


Date: Fri, 25 Jun 2004 02:34:36 -0700

Hi LuckyStrike :-)

> Was it the sub-conscious clue of "all windows close" which made you
> think of the summertime and heat issue which can affect the
> processor, etc. and then "click-lightbulb", you dug up that right
> handy answer/link? <VBG>

Well..you got me. I have to plead guilty to all the above. It really was hot
here today too.<BG>

Jan :)

>> Richard (Rick) Bogosian wrote:
>>> IE6 is frequently shutting down with no warning; no error message;
>>> nothing. All open windows close. Anybody experiencing this or know
>>> why it is happening. This has been going on for about three weeks
>>> now.
>>>
>>
>> Try the following and see if it helps.
>>
>> IE shuts down without warning
>> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/answers_5.htm#shuts_down
>>
>> Also........
>>
>> Download, install and run the programs below to ensure there are no
>> parasites, spyware, adware or malware on your system contributing to
>> the problem. Be sure to UPDATE the SpyBot and AdAware programs
>> before running them to be sure they have the latest definitions. Run
>> them both, as they look for different warez, thus, what one does not
>> find, the other may.
>>
>> CWShredder: Free
>> http://tinyurl.com/2l9kl
>> or
>> http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4086.html
>>
>> SpyBot Search & Destroy: Free
>> http://download.com.com/3000-8022-10289035.html?tag=lst-0-2
>> or
>> http://majorgeeks.com/download2471.html
>>
>> IMPORTANT:
>> Before trying to remove spyware, download a copy of LSPFIX from
>> the URL below - some malware may kill your internet connection when
>> it is removed, this program will enable you to regain your
>> connection. http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm
>>
>> AdAware: Free
>> http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download/
>> or
>> http://www.majorgeeks.com/downloads31.html
>>
>> (If needed: AdAware Manual updates only):
>> Scroll down to Updates Available -
>> http://lavasoft.element5.com/support/download
>>
>>
>> Hope this helps.
>>
>> Jan :)



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