IE 6 crashing constantly

[Guest]

When I open Internet Explorer, the only page I can view is my homepage
(google). If I try to navigate away from this page, it automatically crashes
and the "Internet Explorer has encountered a problem and needs to close. We
are sorry for the inconvenience." box appears. A short while ago, I could
still use internet explorer, but I'd have to open the same page three times,
before it would stop crashing. However, now it wont even do that. I already
have firefox (this is how I'm able to post this) but would like to fix this
problem anyhow.

Thanks for the help!!!

 

[PA Bear]

Error message when you start Internet Explorer in Windows XP: "Microsoft
Internet Explorer has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry
for the inconvenience":
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=921470

Checking for/Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Introduction
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://defendingyourmachine.blogspot.com/
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

When all else fails, HijackThis v1.99.1
(http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.zip) is the preferred tool to use.
It will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware. **Post
your log to http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30,
http://castlecops.com/forum67.html,
http://forums.subratam.org/index.php?showforum=7, or other appropriate
forums for expert analysis, not here.**

If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this
isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and
independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA) computer repair shop.