Get Internet Explorer Error upon opening file

[Cy]

When I open any file, I get and error saying internet
explorer has encountered a problem and must shut down.
when it reboots it does the same thing... I can open a
pdf file adobe.

 

[Frank Saunders, MS-MVP IE/OE]

When I open any file, I get and error saying internet
explorer has encountered a problem and must shut down.
when it reboots it does the same thing... I can open a
pdf file adobe.

First eliminate any scumware.
See
Dealing with Unwanted Spyware, 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 need to be updated before every use, even when just
downloaded.

If trying everything at that site does not fix the problem please post back
in the same thread.