Corrupt IE before and after XP SP2

[Guest]

Very recently, I was unable to get onto Internet directly through IE6. I
still get e-mails. I can also get onto AOL through their broadband
connection (I use cable modem). If I get on AOL, the IE6 icon seems to work
again (until I close AOL).

Other computers work through the same modem, so I have narrowed it down to
the computer I am using. System restores were ineffective....same problem
existed. Tried running sfc /scannow, and still same problem.

Then (while connected to AOL), noted that SP2 was avail for xp (which is
what I am running), so loaded that, thinking that I would get a new version
of IE6. However, same problem.

One thing I noted both before and after SP2 was loaded is that the
"Advanced" Tab of Internet Options is completely blank....even if I say apply
defaults. There are no items showing up. This leads me to suspicion of a
corrupt file, but again, I thought SP2 download would correct.

Any ideason how to restore IE to normal functionality?

 

[Jan Il]

Hi swot

Try the following information and see if it helps:

JavaScript not working. Test your JS here to see if it is working properly:

http://www.fjsmjs.com/OE/nolinks.htm
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/IEFAQ.htm Tips #21 & 46
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=281679
http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/answers2.htm#hyperlinks
http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/answers.htm#new_window

or........

Where to get the JAVA VM
http://www.microsoft.com/mscorp/java/?gssnb=1
or
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/answers_9.htm#java

You can try updating your scripting engine. The latest scripting engine can
be found at:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/downloads/list/webdev.asp

For 2000 and XP go to
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...43-7e4b-4622-86eb-95a22b832caa&DisplayLang=en

also.....

Click Start, Run and type this command
REGSVR32 JSCRIPT
and
Click on Start -- Run
Type Regsvr32 softpub.dll
Click OK

also..........

How to Troubleshoot Script Errors in Internet Explorer
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308260

Installing Windows XP SP2 - And What Comes Next

All About Xp SP2
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/XPSP2.htm

Windows XP From A-Z
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm

Modem Attempts to Dial When Windows Starts
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q175312 (Win9x)

Modem Automatically Attempts to Establish a Dial-Up Connection When You
Start Your Computer or Start a Program
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;316530 (WinXP)

Windows XP Tips, Illustrations, registry edits
http://www.winxptutor.com/tips.htm

Using programs and hardware with Service Pack 2 (SP2)
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;ln;xpsp2swhw

What to Know Before You Download and Install Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/sp2_whattoknow.mspx

How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 2 from your computer
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=875350

How to Reinstall or Repair Internet Explorer and Outlook Express
in Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=318378
Here's a link that may help..
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_ie_reinstall.htm
Tidying up after SP2 Installation:
http://forum.aumha.org/viewtopic.php?t=7265&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=

Are You Ready for WinXP SP2?
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/preinstall.mspx

Top 10 Reasons to Install Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2)
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/topten.mspx

WinXP SP2 Homepage
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/default.mspx

WinXP SP2 Support Center
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=windowsxpsp2
Pages of MVP & 'Windows Update Maven' Jupiter Jone's
Service Pack (any) Installation Checklist
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm

WinXP SP2-specific Page
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/xpsp2.htm

If you have installed any software that modifies standard system components,
eg to give a different boot screen, or even custom theme, uninstall it
before installing either service pack.

Also, SP2 includes all the items in SP1, and may further update some of
them. It is not necessary to install SP1 before getting SP2; nor to
iuninstall it or any other Microsoft Windows Updates.

More information can be found here:

Installing SP2
http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=45

also.............

MS No charge SP2 support website
http://forum.aumha.org/viewtopic.php?t=7843&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
After update to XP SP2....

Courtesy of PA Bear:

Changes to Functionality in Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/sp2chngs.mspx

Browsing Security Enhancements
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/sp2brows.mspx

Windows XP Service Pack 2: What's New for Internet Explorer and Outlook
Express
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/ieoeoverview.mspx

Hot Topics in WinXP SP2
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;[ln];xpsp2insthot

WinXP SP2 Release Notes
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=835935

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Security Problems - Blocking codes:

Allow active content to run in files on My Computer - Windows XP Service
Pack 2:
http://www.winxptutor.com/lmzunlock.htm
or .........
Internet options>Advanced tab..scroll down to Security and check Allow
active content to run in My Computer.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Other XP SP2 related topics:

Browsing Security Enhancements:Changes to Functionality in Microsoft
Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/sp2brows.mspx

Windows XP Service Pack 2 - Security Information for Developers
http://msdn.microsoft.com/security/productinfo/xpsp2/default.aspx

Network Protection
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/sp2netwk.mspx

Memory Protection
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/sp2mempr.mspx

Email Handling
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/sp2email.mspx

Computer Maintenance
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/sp2maint.mspx

Other Technologies (Tablet PC, IIS, NetSchedule/Task Scheduler APIs,
MDAC, USB Devices, etc.)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/sp2otech.mspx

Windows XP Service Pack 2: What's New for Internet Explorer and Outlook
Express
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/ieoeoverview.mspx

Using programs and hardware with Service Pack 2 (SP2)
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;ln;xpsp2swhw

Programs that may behave differently in WinXP SP2
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=884130

Some programs seem to stop working after you install WinXP SP2
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=842242

List of fixes included in Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=811113

Troubleshooting Windows Firewall settings in Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=875357

How Attachment Manager Works (includes downloading files in IE)
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=883260


If these steps do not resolve your problem, please post back to this thread
with the details and any error messages

Hope this helps

Jan
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