IE6 closes unexpectidely

[Guest]

Hi when using a search engine and clicking on a resulting link IE6 sometimes
closes down immediately and loses any history related to the search. I
recently downloaded the latest JAVA software and wondered if this could be
the cause? Any help please?

 

[Meena]

Hi Gary,

Try this workaround:

1. Click Start, run, type "inetcpl.cpl" (with out quotation marks) and click
OK.
2. Click the Advanced tab.
3. Under Browsing, uncheck the "Enable third-party browser extensions
(requires restart)" check box.
4. Click OK.

PS: Do not restart your computer after performing the above steps.

Once you are done with the above steps, please open a brand new Internet
Explorer and check if the problem is resolved.

Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;827315

 

[Ira Potell]

Just wanted to say that third party extensions potentially very dsngerous,
The solution probably will work, I suggest you contact MS for a different
solution.

--
Best wishes,
Ira
: Hi when using a search engine and clicking on a resulting link IE6
sometimes
: closes down immediately and loses any history related to the search. I
: recently downloaded the latest JAVA software and wondered if this could be
: the cause? Any help please?

 

[Jan Il]

Hi Timmy

In addition to the other suggestions, try the following and see if it helps

Clear your History and Temporary Internet Files for the User account
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/delcache.htm

Additional info at
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/answers_5.htm#wininet

Internet Explorer closes unexpectedly:
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/answers_5.htm#shuts_down

IE shuts down without warning
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/answers_5.htm#shuts_down

Hope this helps

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

Hi when using a search engine and clicking on a resulting link IE6
sometimes
closes down immediately and loses any history related to the search. I
recently downloaded the latest JAVA software and wondered if this could be
the cause? Any help please?

First eliminate any spyware.
What You Should Know About Spyware
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/devioussoftware.mspx

CAUTION!!!!! Removing some spyware can damage the Winsock stact. Before
you try to remove spyware using any of these programs , download a copy of
LSP-Fix - a free program to repair damaged Winsock 2 stacks (all Windows
versions)
http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm
Winsockfix for W95, W98, ME, NT, 2000, XP
http://www.tacktech.com/pub/winsockfix/WinsockFix.zip
Directions here: http://www.tacktech.com/display.cfm?ttid=257
WinXP:
Get WinSockxpFix
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
How to Reset Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/299357
In WinXP SP2: You can fix Winsock by going to Start | Run and typing
CMD
In the command window type
netsh winsock reset

See
Dealing with Unwanted Malware, Parasites, Toolbars and Search Engines
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm

Note that AdAware and SpyBot S & D will each catch some things the other
won't. Also, each needs to be updated with the program's update function
before every use, even when just downloaded. There's also a lot more to do
than just those two programs. CWShredder is also available here:
http://www.intermute.com/products/cwshredder
**Post your HijackThis log to
http://forums.spywareinfo.com/
http://forums.tomcoyote.org/
http://castlecops.com/forum67.html
http://www.wilderssecurity.com/ or the Spyware forum at
http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=30 for expert analysis, not here.**
Alternative download pages for Ad-Aware, Spybot, HijackThis and CWShredder
may be found on this page:
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm.

See this link for information about malware:
http://arstechnica.com/articles/paedia/malware.ars

If nothing there helps, please post back to this thread.

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http://www.microsoft.com./athome/security/protect/default.aspx
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[Guest]

Thanks Jan,

I cleared out the history and temp folder and it seems to be behaving itself
at the moment. Thanks to others for their suggestions too.

Timmy

 

[Jan Il]

Hi Timmy

Thanks Jan,

I cleared out the history and temp folder and it seems to be behaving
itself
at the moment. Thanks to others for their suggestions too.

Timmy

You're very welcome! Glad to hear you were able to resolve your problem.
Good job!

Thank you for posting back and letting us know what worked for you, and for
the benefit of other readers who might have a similar problem.

Jan
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