IE shutting down randomly

[Robert]

internet explorer keeps shutting down randomly. i can't
seem to find any pattern with this. sometimes it quits as
i open it for the first time, and other times i can be
surfing problem free for quite a while. the window just
closes without warning or error messages. i haven't
noticed any problems with any other applications (internet-
based or not).

any ideas?

thanks

-robert

 

[Guest]

Just to let you know, you are not alone. I have one PC in the company doing
the same thing, and I haven't been able to figure out what is causing this to
happen. I hope someone out there has the answer!

 

[Malke]

Just to let you know, you are not alone. I have one PC in the company
doing the same thing, and I haven't been able to figure out what is
causing this to happen. I hope someone out there has the answer!

For both of you:

What does a scan with a current antivirus program (meaning a version not
earlier than 2003 using updated virus definitions) show?

Also, remove spyware with Spybot Search & Destroy from
www.safer-networking.org and Ad-aware from www.lavasoftusa.com. Be sure
to update these programs before running them. These programs are free,
so run them both since they complement each other. It is best to run
antivirus and spyware removal tools in Safe Mode. You may also want to
run CWShredder and HijackThis from http://aumha.org/freeware.htm.
Although CWShredder is no longer being updated, it will still clean
older variants of the CoolWebSearch malware. A combination of
HijackThis and About:Buster (http://www.majorgeeks.com) works well in
removing homepage hijackers. Please read the instructions carefully.
Make sure you are able to see all hidden files and extensions (View tab
in Folder Options). Also, make sure you've visited Windows Update and
applied all security patches. Do not install driver updates from
Windows Update. Make sure you are running a firewall.

Malke

 

[Guest]

In reply, I ran McAfee Antivirus which is current and it was fine. I have and
ran Ad-Aware (current version which also detects coolwebsearch) and its fine.
I haven't tried the others you have listed, but will continue looking and
continue running til I find something.