I couldn't get explorer to start. I am using win2000 and explorer 6.

I was getting the error message: Application error iexplore.exe -
Application failed to initialize.

After looking through this newsgroup, I scanned for viruses and spyware and
came up with nothing. I uninstalled though the control panel and reinstalled
explorer. Now, I can't even get the explorer icon to show up.

I am on the internet presently using firefox but I really need explorer.

I'm at wits end. Any suggestions short of wiping out my operating system and
starting over?

i have the same situation. i followed the instructions here:
http://www.theeldergeek.com/repair_ie6.htm ie works, but it restored
ie to a pre SP1 patch level. if i try to patch it, then i get the
error again.

"ignatious" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> I couldn't get explorer to start. I am using win2000 and explorer 6.
>
> I was getting the error message: Application error iexplore.exe -
> Application failed to initialize.
>
> After looking through this newsgroup, I scanned for viruses and
> spyware and came up with nothing. I uninstalled though the control
> panel and reinstalled explorer. Now, I can't even get the explorer
> icon to show up.
>
> I am on the internet presently using firefox but I really need
> explorer.
>
> I'm at wits end. Any suggestions short of wiping out my operating
> system and starting over?

You might be infested with malware.
What You Should Know About Spyware
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...ssoftware.mspx

Help with Hijackware
All MS - MVP Sites.
(http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm)
(http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm)
(http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm)
(http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/Darnit.htm)
(http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm)

Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315

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