Explorer will not launch

[Mike G]

Hello,
Wondering if anyone could lend some advice, whenever I
try to open explorer I get a message that tells me INternet
Explorer has encountered a problem and needs to close, and
asks me if I want to track the problem. I'm not sure where
to start resolving this problem, any suggestions? I am
running IE 6 on XP home edition, thanks.

Cheers,
Mike

 

[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: This may be caused by a third-party program (adware, spyware,
parasite).
Get AdAware and SpyBot and run them both. Keep them up to date.
Dealing with Unwanted Spyware, Parasites, Toolbars and Search Engines
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm