When I try to close IE either from the X or from File on
the tool bar or right clicking on the quick launch
toolbar, IE is unresponsive. To close IE I need to use
task manager. Any help would be appreciated.

Hi Tim :-)

> When I try to close IE either from the X or from File on
> the tool bar or right clicking on the quick launch
> toolbar, IE is unresponsive. To close IE I need to use
> task manager. Any help would be appreciated.

Try the following and see if it helps:

Browser won't close

Look for restrictions in registry key
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet
Explorer\Restrictions especially dword value "NoBrowserClose" - if set
to 1 browser will not close

.....if the above does not resolve the problem then......

You may have a hijacker, malware, spyware or parasites on your system
causing this problem. In addition to running your updated anti-virus
program, you should do the following to be sure none of these are present on
your system. Some variants of malware can replicate themselves over and
over if not removed properly. Please follow all instructions carefully to
be sure your system is thoroughly cleaned:

Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites:
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
Be sure to run CWShredder, Ad-aware and Spybot.
Also be sure to use the HijackThis. Please do not post your log to this
newsgroup, but to the SpywareInfo or the Aumha HiJackThis forums
http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=30, to allow the experts there to
evaluate your log and advise you of the necessary steps to clean your
system.

CAUTION!!!!! Before you try to remove spyware using any of the programs
below, download a copy of LSPFIX from any of the following sites:
http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
(if your OS is Win2k or XP) The process of removing certain malware may kill
your internet connection. If this should occur, this program, LSPFIX, will
enable you to regain your connection.

Also, get a copy of WINSOCKXPFIX available at:
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
and
WinsockXP Fix- WinXP
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
Also, with instructions, at
http://www.iup.edu/house/resnet/winfix.shtm
also
From LavaSoft- all versions of Windows-
http://digital-solutions.co.uk/lavasoft/whndnfix.zip
also ....
(NOTE: It is reported that in XP SP2, the command netsh winsock reset
will fix this problem without the need for these programs.)

or ........

Winsock Fix Utility
http://www.dfwonline.net/files/WinsockFix.zip

Also.........

Courtesy of Jim Byrd -

Download Sysclean.com, from Trend Micro, here:
http://www.trendmicro.com/download/dcs.asp along with the latest pattern
file, here:
http://www.trendmicro.com/download/pattern.asp
Be sure to read the "How-to" info here:
http://www.trendmicro.com/ftp/products/tsc/readme.txt
You might also want to get Art's updater, SYS-UP.Zip, here for future
updating of these: http://home.epix.net/~artnpeg/.
(If you download and use the updater from the beginning, it will
automatically handle downloading the other files. Place them in a dedicated
folder after appropriate unzipping, and then run. This scan may take a long
time, as Sysclean is VERY extensive and thorough

and......

Additional information on how to protect your PC:
The Parasite Fight http://www.aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
More security tips at http://www.aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
Bugs, Glitches & Stuffups: http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/Darnit.htm

So how did I get infected in the first place?
http://boards.cexx.org/viewtopic.php...727df08e66ce0d
or
http://snipurl.com/980t


If these steps do not resolve your problem, please post back to this thread
with the details and any error messages.

Hope this helps

Jan
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Yo

This is well easy pal. Simply go to tools, internet
options, click on the advanced tab and find the box that
says "enable third party browser extansions (requires
restart)". Make sure this is unticked, then restart and
your problems is solved!

Sam
>-----Original Message-----
>When I try to close IE either from the X or from File on
>the tool bar or right clicking on the quick launch
>toolbar, IE is unresponsive. To close IE I need to use
>task manager. Any help would be appreciated.
>.
>

Thanks Sam, it worked like a charm. I appreciate the help,
it was easier than the other suggestion. This message
board is a very helpful tool, with folks like yourself
fielding the questions!!

>-----Original Message-----
>Yo
>
>This is well easy pal. Simply go to tools, internet
>options, click on the advanced tab and find the box that
>says "enable third party browser extansions (requires
>restart)". Make sure this is unticked, then restart and
>your problems is solved!
>
>Sam
>>-----Original Message-----
>>When I try to close IE either from the X or from File on
>>the tool bar or right clicking on the quick launch
>>toolbar, IE is unresponsive. To close IE I need to use
>>task manager. Any help would be appreciated.
>>.
>>
>.
>