Can't start or reinstall explorer

[Guest]

I couldn't get explorer to start. I am using win2000 and explorer 6.

I was getting the error message: Application error iexplore.exe -
Application failed to initialize.

After looking through this newsgroup, I scanned for viruses and spyware and
came up with nothing. I uninstalled though the control panel and reinstalled
explorer. Now, I can't even get the explorer icon to show up.

I am on the internet presently using firefox but I really need explorer.

I'm at wits end. Any suggestions short of wiping out my operating system and
starting over?

 

[theboatmanscall]

i have the same situation. i followed the instructions here:
http://www.theeldergeek.com/repair_ie6.htm ie works, but it restored
ie to a pre SP1 patch level. if i try to patch it, then i get the
error again.

 

[Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE]

I couldn't get explorer to start. I am using win2000 and explorer 6.

I was getting the error message: Application error iexplore.exe -
Application failed to initialize.

After looking through this newsgroup, I scanned for viruses and
spyware and came up with nothing. I uninstalled though the control
panel and reinstalled explorer. Now, I can't even get the explorer
icon to show up.

I am on the internet presently using firefox but I really need
explorer.

I'm at wits end. Any suggestions short of wiping out my operating
system and starting over?

You might be infested with malware.
What You Should Know About Spyware
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/devioussoftware.mspx

Help with Hijackware
All MS - MVP Sites.
(http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm)
(http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm)
(http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm)
(http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/Darnit.htm)
(http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm)

Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315

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