Vista Explorer and Application Error

Everytime I shut down the Internet Explorer or shut down an application (some
not all applications) I get a "Host Process Error" which closes all my open
Explorer pages. I recently installes "One Care" and the Firewall does not
start and gives me an error as well. It states that a problem caused the
application to stop working properly. I get the same message with IE. All
updates have been installed sucessfully. What's the problem?

"Airman32" <Airman32@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:45A0A574-9724-4BC2-A446-F25C2178F240@microsoft.com...
> Everytime I shut down the Internet Explorer or shut down an application
> (some
> not all applications) I get a "Host Process Error" which closes all my
> open
> Explorer pages. I recently installes "One Care" and the Firewall does not
> start and gives me an error as well. It states that a problem caused the
> application to stop working properly. I get the same message with IE. All
> updates have been installed sucessfully. What's the problem?

I know of three causes for the vast majority of such problems:
1. Incompatible add-ons: What if you right click the IE icon on the desktop
and choose Start Without Add-ons?
Or go to Start | All Programs | Accessories | System Tools | Internet
Explorer (No Add-ons).

2. Tools | Internet Options | Advanced
Scroll to the bottom and click Reset Internet Explorer Settings. See this
article first:
How to use Reset Internet Explorer Settings (RIES):
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737

3. Malware already installed on the computer: Help with malware
All MS-MVP Sites.
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com...emoving_Malware
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/darnit.html
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm

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

So How Did I Get Infected Anyway?
For quite a few people it's by installing programs like Messenger Plus,
whose ads for
malware don't identify the malware as such and try to convince you that you
owe it to the author. See also:
http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=27971
Don't ever do a "default" install of anything. Always choose Custom and see
what else is being carried along. Don't install any extras you're not sure
of.

You might also try the steps here:
"Internet Explorer stops responding, stops working, or restarts"
http://support.microsoft.com/gp/pc_ie_intro

--
Frank Saunders MS-MVP IE,OE/WM
www.fjsmjs.com
Do not send email

Hi,
I found the Program "Skype v3.5" to be the culprit. Once removed IE returned
to normal. Unfortunatly "One Care" did not correct leaving me to seek
anti-virus help from another vendor. I uninstalled "One Care" and used the
uninstall utility, rebooted several times then re-installed "One Care" again
but the firewall error message came back.
BTW...I reinstalled Skype and IE continues to operate normal.

"Frank Saunders MS-MVP IE,OE/WM" wrote:

> "Airman32" <Airman32@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:45A0A574-9724-4BC2-A446-F25C2178F240@microsoft.com...
> > Everytime I shut down the Internet Explorer or shut down an application
> > (some
> > not all applications) I get a "Host Process Error" which closes all my
> > open
> > Explorer pages. I recently installes "One Care" and the Firewall does not
> > start and gives me an error as well. It states that a problem caused the
> > application to stop working properly. I get the same message with IE. All
> > updates have been installed sucessfully. What's the problem?
>
> I know of three causes for the vast majority of such problems:
> 1. Incompatible add-ons: What if you right click the IE icon on the desktop
> and choose Start Without Add-ons?
> Or go to Start | All Programs | Accessories | System Tools | Internet
> Explorer (No Add-ons).
>
> 2. Tools | Internet Options | Advanced
> Scroll to the bottom and click Reset Internet Explorer Settings. See this
> article first:
> How to use Reset Internet Explorer Settings (RIES):
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737
>
> 3. Malware already installed on the computer: Help with malware
> All MS-MVP Sites.
> http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
> http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com...emoving_Malware
> http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/darnit.html
> http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
>
> Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software.
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315
>
> So How Did I Get Infected Anyway?
> For quite a few people it's by installing programs like Messenger Plus,
> whose ads for
> malware don't identify the malware as such and try to convince you that you
> owe it to the author. See also:
> http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=27971
> Don't ever do a "default" install of anything. Always choose Custom and see
> what else is being carried along. Don't install any extras you're not sure
> of.
>
> You might also try the steps here:
> "Internet Explorer stops responding, stops working, or restarts"
> http://support.microsoft.com/gp/pc_ie_intro
>
> --
> Frank Saunders MS-MVP IE,OE/WM
> www.fjsmjs.com
> Do not send email



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