IE crashing from address bar

[Duncan]

I am running IE6 with SP1, and when I open IE, type an
address, and press enter the window freezes. I am able
to click the close button on the top of the window, then
get the "this program is not responding - End now?"
message. However, I can access web sites if I use google
(homepage) to find the site and click on the link. It
doesn't alway happen, but often happens many times in a
row, then its fine again. Any help would be much
appreciated!
Cheers

Duncan

 

[Frank Saunders, MS-MVP]

I am running IE6 with SP1, and when I open IE, type an
address, and press enter the window freezes. I am able
to click the close button on the top of the window, then
get the "this program is not responding - End now?"
message. However, I can access web sites if I use google
(homepage) to find the site and click on the link. It
doesn't alway happen, but often happens many times in a
row, then its fine again. Any help would be much
appreciated!
Cheers

Duncan

Tools | Internet Options
Click the Clear History button and then Delete Files.

 

[PA Bear]

Dealing with Hijackware
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/Darnit.htm#tshoot
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm

These days most of us are recommending HijackThis to identify and assist in
the removal of these bad guys. **Post your files to any of the following
forums, not here:**

http://forums.spywareinfo.com/
http://www.net-integration.net/cgi-bin/forum/ikonboard.cgi
http://tomcoyote.org/forums/index.php?act=ST&f=4&t=499

Also update your virus definitions and then run a full system scan. From
now on, do both daily.
--
HTH...Please post back to this thread

~Robear Dyer (aka PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE)
AH-VSOP

Protect Your PC
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/tips/pcprotec.asp

 

[Duncan]

Thanks for your help. problem seems to be solved at the
moment, lets hope it doens't start again! Cheers
Duncan