Internet Explorer keeps crashing HELP PLEASE!!

[irbigman]

My Internet explorer keeps crashing within seconds of
being online, i've downloaded a program called 'stinger'
to scan for the BlasterWorm virus which i've had once
before. The programme found and deleted a variant of the
virus but explorer keeps crashing, i can't get online
long enough to download anything, any help please?? I
need to use my computer and am not able to 'pop down to
the local shop' to get someone to fix it. I'm running
Windows XP Pro if that any help

 

[Mike Burgess]

irbigman,
The first step to resolve your problem:
Control Panel | Internet Options | Advanced [tab]
Uncheck: "Enable third-party browser extensions (requires restart)"
Click Apply\Ok and restart.

If this allows IE to start, see:
Dealing with Unwanted Malware, Parasites, Toolbars and Search Engines
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm

Don't forget to re-enable the "3rd browser extensions" option (if used)
Many legit applications use that option also.
[more info]
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=831432 (XP)
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=276393
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=826718
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Mike Burgess [MVP Windows Shell\User] http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/
Blocking Spyware, Adware, Parasites, Hijackers, Trojans, with a HOSTS file
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm [updated 03-15-04]
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