Hanging Windows

[Guest]

I am totally disgusted with the constant 'hanging window' problem in IE
version 6. I have reported the problem as many as 10 times a day - on days I
decide to report it - though it is an every day occurance. I have gone
through ALL the Microsoft suggested fixes and NONE of them have changed the
problem. In total disgust I downloaded Netscape to use as a browser and
found that I wound up with 'hanging windows' there too - so it is definitely
a Microsoft problem and not just an IE browser problem. Microsoft only
offers the same useless advise each time. Has anyone found a way to stop
this annoyance? I tire of the three finger salute constantly being needed
(Con-Alt-Del). Any advice would be appreciated.

 

[Ted Zieglar]

Unfortunately, we are not familiar your "hanging window" problem, so
you'll have to explain it in more detail if you want help here.

You're sure this is a "Microsoft problem", right? It couldn't possibly
be a virus problem, spyware problem, misconfiguration problem, hardware
problem, network problem....

 

[Guest]

Hanging window is the term Microsoft is using for it when it is reported to
them- as is done about 5 times a day. They respond with a list of
suggestions to fix the problem - i.e. check for viruses, spyware, etc. I
have gone through each and every one of their suggestions without resolving
the problem. This has gone on since the day I purchased the computer. The
IE browser window simply stops working and hangs there - cannot be closed.
It takes the 3 finger salute (Ctrl-Alt-Del) to close it down. We have 5
computers here in the house and this is my 4th one in the last 10 years so I
am not exactly a computer novice. I have every kind of anti virus, anti-spy
etc. type program on my computer - all reputable companies- no junk.
Frankly- I would think that a company that is concerned at all with how their
software operates (obviously not MSN) would start to suggest new fixes after
6 months of repeated complaints about the same problem... however in the real
world that is as likely to happen as I am likely to lose 40 pounds by
clicking the word diet with my cursor..... Believe me - every possible cause
has been thoroughly checked out - re MSN suggestions. Everything here is in
perfect working order and fully up to date and yet the problem continues.
Thanks for answering my post.

 

[Don Varnau]

IE6 XP SP2?

Don
[MS MVP- IE]

 

[Guest]

Yes - IE6 XP SP2

IE6 XP SP2?

Don
[MS MVP- IE]

I am totally disgusted with the constant 'hanging window' problem in IE
version 6. I have reported the problem as many as 10 times a day - on days I
decide to report it - though it is an every day occurance. I have gone
through ALL the Microsoft suggested fixes and NONE of them have changed the
problem. In total disgust I downloaded Netscape to use as a browser and
found that I wound up with 'hanging windows' there too - so it is definitely
a Microsoft problem and not just an IE browser problem. Microsoft only
offers the same useless advise each time. Has anyone found a way to stop
this annoyance? I tire of the three finger salute constantly being needed
(Con-Alt-Del). Any advice would be appreciated.

 

[Don Varnau]

Hi,
Without knowing what you've tried (no... don't post that list... yet)

First, clear the IE cache. IE> Tools> Internet Options> General> Delete
files (and delete offline content when that dialog pops up) It's often
recommended that the TIF folder be kept at about 50 MB (Settings.)

Since Netscape is also affected, a third-party security program may be
involved. Or, you may have conflicting security programs. It is possible
(IMO) to have too many security/privacy programs running.
Disable (for diagnostic purposes) programs such as pop-up blockers,
security, toolbars and other add-ons for IE, anti-virus, etc. Take a look at
any program that might be interfering with IE. You may have to reconfigure,
reinstall, or not reinstall, a program.

*** Important... Turn on the Windows Firewall (from Control Panel or
Security Center) before disabling a third-party firewall.

Also, look for "Take out the trash" at http://www.aumha.org/a/health.htm

Don
[MS MVP- IE]

Yes - IE6 XP SP2

IE6 XP SP2?
"Semper_Steph" <Semper_Steph[at]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

I am totally disgusted with the constant 'hanging window' problem in IE
version 6. I have reported the problem as many as 10 times a day - on

days
I

decide to report it - though it is an every day occurance. I have gone
through ALL the Microsoft suggested fixes and NONE of them have

changed
the

problem. In total disgust I downloaded Netscape to use as a browser and
found that I wound up with 'hanging windows' there too - so it is definitely
a Microsoft problem and not just an IE browser problem. Microsoft only
offers the same useless advise each time. Has anyone found a way to stop
this annoyance? I tire of the three finger salute constantly being needed
(Con-Alt-Del). Any advice would be appreciated.