IE 6 Problem... unable to open

[Domenic]

I've had IE 6 for quite some time and never had a problem
until this weekend. Everytime I try to open the browser I
receive a message which states...

Microsoft Internet Explorer has encountered an error...

The error signature is...
AppName: iexplore.exe AppVer: 6.0.2800.1106 ModName:
shell32.dll
ModVer: 5.0.3700.6705 Offset: 00003439

It appears to send the error to Microsoft ok and I am also
able to view the error detail, however, whenever I try to
relaunch it doesn't work and I get the same message.

Can anybody help please... I don't like using Netscape.

Thank you.

 

[H Leboeuf]

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

These articles refers to IE 5, they may help.

Error Starting Computer with Damaged Shortcuts on Start Menu
Internet Explorer caused a General Protection Fault in module Shell32.dll
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=171665 (i. e. 4, 5. W95/NT4 5/14/2003)

IEXPLORE Caused an Invalid Page Fault in SHELL32.DLL
If you are using a Compaq Armada 1500-series or Presario 1710 laptop
computer
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=188095 (i. e. 4, 5. W95 5/12/2003)

IEXPLORE Caused an Invalid Page Fault in SHELL32.DLL
There was an internal error and one of the windows you were using will be
closed.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=249064 (i. e. 5. W95/98/se 5/10/2003)