Scott,
Reinstallation may not be necessary. However ie.inf reads as ie [in C:\windows\inf] as the known file extensions are hidden.
Symptoms: Cannot open Internet Explorer or IE terminates while on use.
From:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/IEFAQ.htm
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When you click the Internet Explorer icon, window may flash a second and quits. Or, it may show an Error-Reporting dialog. This may be due to a malware Browser Helper Object which causes Internet Explorer process to terminate. If you see the Error-Reporting dialog, click "to see what data this report contains" and identify the Module Name causing this error. In most cases, it may be the spyware DLL. Therefore, reinstalling Internet Explorer [in case of a spyware DLL] may not help.
To test with: Disable third-party browser extensions in Internet
Explorer
1. Click Start, Run, and type inetcpl.cpl. [or control inetcpl.cpl]
2. Click the Advanced tab.
3. Under Browsing, clear the Enable third-party browser extensions
(requires restart) check box.
4. Restart Internet Explorer.
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*Then, you need to eliminate the parasites*
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If this helps, read here for further troubleshooting:
Cannot open Internet Explorer:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/IEFAQ.htm
Sample Error-Report dialogs:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/images/EReport1.JPG
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/images/EReport2.JPG
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Understanding and Troubleshooting Unrecoverable Errors (Faults) in Internet Explorer:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=276393
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Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Scanners.htm
My HP tech support had me look for this file because the browser keeps just
closing. I cannot located fuile. Know how to get it back?
