IE 6 won't start

[Brad W.]

"Internet Explorer has generated errors and needs to be
restarted.

An error log is being created"

This started after downloading latest updates from
Microsoft. Dr. Watson says it's an "access violation".
Things I've tried do far:

Scan for viruses
Uninstall IE 6 to prior version
Reinstall IE 6
Uninstall Service Pack 4
Uninstall the last several hot fixes

Still same message. Running Windows 2000 Pro. I've seen
this same complaint on several bulletin boards but no
solutions that work...

-Brad

 

[H Leboeuf]

Try this: Tools > Internet Options > Advanced > Browsing
Uncheck the Enable 3rd party browser extensions

If this clears your problem then find out who the culprit(s) is/are with
these tools.

Let AD-Aware Scan your system for advertising Spyware
http://www.lavasoftusa.com

and:

SpyBot-S&D
http://security.kolla.de/

p.s Reset the 3rd party browser setting.

More: Rule out parasites.
Dealing with Unwanted Spyware, Parasites, Toolbars and Search Engines
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm

Access violation.
It may be a HOSTS file problem.
Look also for a file named HOSTS (no extension, could be hidden) rename it
OLDHOSTS.



Look for your exact error message(s) on this page.
http://www.generation.net/~hleboeuf/messages.htm

 

[Brad]

Thanks a million Henri! I've already tried Adaware (I run
it every day) but not Spybot. I'll try all of your other
suggestions when I get home tonight.

-Brad