IE won't maximize

[Clint]

I click on the IE shortcut and it opens straight to the
taskbar where I can't maximize it at all. I did a print
screen to show a friend the problem and rhe "printed"
version shows two desktops, one with the normal stuff and
one right next door with only the wallpaper and ... you
guessed it the open IE. What the heck? Anyone have
suggestions I have been all over trying to find an answer.

 

[H Leboeuf]

Check for virus and parasites.

IE 6.

Try this: Tools > Internet Options > Advanced > Browsing
Uncheck the Enable 3rd party browser extensions

If this clears your problem then find out who the culprit(s) is/are with
these tools.

Let AD-Aware Scan your system for advertising Spyware
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p.s Reset the 3rd party browser setting.

More: This may be caused by a third-party program (adware, spyware,
parasite).
Get AdAware and SpyBot and run them both. Keep them up to date.
Dealing with Unwanted Spyware, Parasites, Toolbars and Search Engines
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm