IE 6 error

[kc12286]

Whenever I close a page, I get an error message saying IE has encountered a
problem has to close, it then close all my other open windows as well. This
only started happening a little while ago. I tried restarting my computering.
I've also been trying to download IE 7, but the download doesn't start,
instead I get the same error message and it closes all my other windows. Is
anyone else having this problem?

 

[Frank Saunders MS-MVP IE,OE/WM]

Whenever I close a page, I get an error message saying IE has encountered
a
problem has to close, it then close all my other open windows as well.
This
only started happening a little while ago. I tried restarting my
computering.
I've also been trying to download IE 7, but the download doesn't start,
instead I get the same error message and it closes all my other windows.
Is
anyone else having this problem?

Do a thorough check for malware, following all of the steps at one of these
Web pages.
Help with malware:
All MS-MVP Sites.
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/darnit.html
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm

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

So How Did I Get Infected Anyway?
For quite a few people it's by installing programs like Messenger Plus,
whose ads for malware don't identify the malware as such and try to convince
you that you owe it to the author. See also:
http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=27971
Don't ever do a "default" install of anything. Always choose Custom and see
what else is being carried along. Don't install any extras you're not sure
of.

Before installing IE7 see
http://www.ie-vista.com/known_issues.html#pre-install
and
http://msmvps.com/blogs/spywaresucks/archive/2006/10/18/182724.aspx
and
http://www.ie-vista.com/known_issues.html#tips

Error message when you try to install Internet Explorer 7: "Internet
Explorer could not be installed"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/917925

 

[Kaja]

Two things you can try: 1. clean your cahe and history. Go to tools,
internet options, delete, delete files, ok, delete cookies, ok, clear
history, ok. Then close IE and reopen. Also if you have any third party
software you may want to remove it. Certain programs prevent Ie from
working. And if you have the Earthlink toolbar remove that. Let me know if
this helps I hope it does.
Kaja