Explorer constantly closing

[swo7153]

Have latest version of explorer and it keeps closing on me only a few seconds
after I open it. The screeen gets shaded and a dialog box says "Internet
Explorer has stopped working", then it says " a problem caused the program
to stop working correctly, windows will close the program and notify you if a
solution is available. Then it is done.

Not sure what to do. Its not like I can really uninstall the program and
reinstall it. My internet connection seems to work fine. My e-mail has not
been affected. Although the problem seemed to coincide with the installation
of a wireless network.

 

[Frank Saunders MS-MVP IE,OE/WM]

Have latest version of explorer and it keeps closing on me only a few
seconds
after I open it. The screeen gets shaded and a dialog box says
"Internet
Explorer has stopped working", then it says " a problem caused the
program
to stop working correctly, windows will close the program and notify you
if a
solution is available. Then it is done.

Not sure what to do. Its not like I can really uninstall the program and
reinstall it. My internet connection seems to work fine. My e-mail has
not
been affected. Although the problem seemed to coincide with the
installation
of a wireless network.

Do a thorough check for malware, following all of the steps at one of these
Web pages.
Help with malware:
All MS-MVP Sites.
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_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.

 

[swo7153]

Frank, Thanks so much for your help. Here is the scoop now. My browser
keeps opening to this site http://runonce.msn.com/runonce2.aspx and if I stay
at this sight longer than a few seconds, then my browser fails and closes.
However, if I quickly change the address within those few seconds to any
other site, then I am fine. Then I am able from there to surf and browse
normally. I am actually writing from the affected browser now. I changed
my start page in Internet Options, but for whatever reason when I open the
browser it always comes back to the "runonce" page. I can't complete the
setttings requests on that page because my browser inevitably fails. This
is a really weird situation. Any pointers?

 

[Frank Saunders MS-MVP IE,OE/WM]

Frank, Thanks so much for your help. Here is the scoop now. My browser
keeps opening to this site http://runonce.msn.com/runonce2.aspx and if I
stay
at this sight longer than a few seconds, then my browser fails and closes.
However, if I quickly change the address within those few seconds to any
other site, then I am fine. Then I am able from there to surf and browse
normally. I am actually writing from the affected browser now. I
changed
my start page in Internet Options, but for whatever reason when I open the
browser it always comes back to the "runonce" page. I can't complete the
setttings requests on that page because my browser inevitably fails.
This
is a really weird situation. Any pointers?

Tools | Internet Options | Security
Make sure scripting is not disabled.

If that doesn't fix it, save the part between the lines below and paste into
Notepad. Save as Runonce.reg

---------------------Runonce.reg--------------------
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main]
"RunOnceHasShown"=dword:00000001
"RunOnceComplete"=dword:00000001

-----------------------------------------------------

Right click Runonce.reg and choose Merge.

To change all Windows users at once use

---------------------Runonce2.reg--------------------
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main]
"RunOnceHasShown"=dword:00000001
"RunOnceComplete"=dword:00000001

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

A blank Web page is displayed when you start Internet Explorer 7
[ignore the title]
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/945385

If no joy...

You may have a horked (dirty; bad; flawed) install of IE7. I suggest that
you...

1. Uninstall IE7 (which automatically returns you to IE6) EXACTLY per
http://www.ie-vista.com/kbase2.html

2a. Uninstall all toolbars and third-party Windows Themes (including Window
Blinds).

2b. Disable all Norton Add-ons, if applicable.

3. Reinstall IE7 EXACTLY per
http://www.ie-vista.com/known_issues.html#pre-install, and using
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/default.mspx as the installation
source, not Automatic/Windows Update.

4. IMMEDIATELY go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com and install any
critical updates offered. If a "Root Certificates" update is listed in the
Optional category, you might install it, too, to take full advantage of
IE7's additional security.

Also see:

IEBlog : IE7 (Un)Installation and Anti-Malware Applications
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/10/11/IE7-Installation-and-Anti_2D00_Malware-Applications.aspx

What's New in Internet Explorer 7
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms649487.aspx

Release Notes
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/ie/Aa740486.aspx

=> Those with IE7-specific questions or comments are asked to post to and
seek support in this newsgroup: microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general

On the web:
http://www.microsoft.com/communitie...?dg=microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general

In your newsreader:
news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general

 

[von]

I see you have an uninstall link for IE7. Is it for Vista users only? I
have XP. I don't like the IE7 at all and would rather have my IE6 back. Any
suggestions would be appreciated.

A blank Web page is displayed when you start Internet Explorer 7
[ignore the title]
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/945385

If no joy...

You may have a horked (dirty; bad; flawed) install of IE7. I suggest that
you...

1. Uninstall IE7 (which automatically returns you to IE6) EXACTLY per
http://www.ie-vista.com/kbase2.html

2a. Uninstall all toolbars and third-party Windows Themes (including Window
Blinds).

2b. Disable all Norton Add-ons, if applicable.

3. Reinstall IE7 EXACTLY per
http://www.ie-vista.com/known_issues.html#pre-install, and using
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/default.mspx as the installation
source, not Automatic/Windows Update.

4. IMMEDIATELY go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com and install any
critical updates offered. If a "Root Certificates" update is listed in the
Optional category, you might install it, too, to take full advantage of
IE7's additional security.

Also see:

IEBlog : IE7 (Un)Installation and Anti-Malware Applications
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/10/11/IE7-Installation-and-Anti_2D00_Malware-Applications.aspx

What's New in Internet Explorer 7
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms649487.aspx

Release Notes
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/ie/Aa740486.aspx

=> Those with IE7-specific questions or comments are asked to post to and
seek support in this newsgroup: microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general

On the web:
http://www.microsoft.com/communitie...?dg=microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general

In your newsreader:
news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

Frank, Thanks so much for your help. Here is the scoop now. My browser
keeps opening to this site http://runonce.msn.com/runonce2.aspx and if I
stay at this sight longer than a few seconds, then my browser fails and
closes. However, if I quickly change the address within those few seconds
to any other site, then I am fine. Then I am able from there to surf and
browse normally. I am actually writing from the affected browser now. I
changed my start page in Internet Options, but for whatever reason when I
open the browser it always comes back to the "runonce" page. I can't
complete the setttings requests on that page because my browser inevitably
fails. This is a really weird situation. Any pointers?

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Those with IE7-specific questions or comments are asked to post to and seek
support in this newsgroup: microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general

On the web:
http://www.microsoft.com/communitie...?dg=microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general

In your newsreader:
news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general

[No, you cannot uninstall IE7 or install IE6 in Vista.]

 

[von]

Thanks so much!

Those with IE7-specific questions or comments are asked to post to and seek
support in this newsgroup: microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general

On the web:
http://www.microsoft.com/communitie...?dg=microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general

In your newsreader:
news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general

[No, you cannot uninstall IE7 or install IE6 in Vista.]
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

I see you have an uninstall link for IE7. Is it for Vista users only? I
have XP. I don't like the IE7 at all and would rather have my IE6 back.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[von]

Went to the url you provided and it took me to a ask.com page with no info on
it for my question. Oh well.....

Those with IE7-specific questions or comments are asked to post to and seek
support in this newsgroup: microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general

On the web:
http://www.microsoft.com/communitie...?dg=microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general

In your newsreader:
news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general

[No, you cannot uninstall IE7 or install IE6 in Vista.]
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

I see you have an uninstall link for IE7. Is it for Vista users only? I
have XP. I don't like the IE7 at all and would rather have my IE6 back.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Copy/paste this link into Address Bar (don't click on it):
http://www.microsoft.com/communitie...?dg=microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general
--
~PA Bear

Went to the url you provided and it took me to a ask.com page with no info

Those with IE7-specific questions or comments are asked to post to and
seek
support in this newsgroup: microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general

On the web:
http://www.microsoft.com/communitie...?dg=microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general

In your newsreader:
news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general

[No, you cannot uninstall IE7 or install IE6 in Vista.]
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

I see you have an uninstall link for IE7. Is it for Vista users only?
I
have XP. I don't like the IE7 at all and would rather have my IE6 back.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[Frank Saunders MS-MVP IE,OE/WM]

I see you have an uninstall link for IE7. Is it for Vista users only? I
have XP. I don't like the IE7 at all and would rather have my IE6 back.
Any
suggestions would be appreciated.

There is no uninstall for IE7 on Vista.