IE 6 hangs in Windows ME

[TKR]

Here's a puzzler. Using Wimdows ME on a Dell Dimension,
with IE 6.0 2800.1106, the browser hangs if all browser
applications are shut down. In other words, as long as I
have a browser box on (either minimized or not) there is
no problem. but if i accidentally close all IE apps, then
I must re boot to get on the net again. Have checked for
bugs, viruses, ads, etc.
Thanks in advance.

 

[H Leboeuf]

When the last IE window is closes and you do a CTRL+ALT+DEL do you still see
a IE process?

In any event check for parasites.

Dealing with Unwanted Spyware, Parasites, Toolbars and Search Engines
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm

 

[TKR]

Henri: there are no IE processes running when last IE
window closes. Also I use ad-aware, spy-blaster, and
spybot, search and destroy.
Kindly advise
Best
Tom