IE won't start

[Scott]

IE won't start at all it does the hour glass for about 4
sec. and thats it, I have the Mcafee firewall and
everthing is enabled what the hells going on

 

[Mike Burgess]

Scott,
The first step to resolve your problem:
How to Disable Third-Party Tool Bands and Browser Helper Objects
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=298931

If this allows IE to start, see:
Dealing with Unwanted Malware, Parasites, Toolbars and Search Engines
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm

Don't forget to re-enable the BHO option (if used)
[more info]
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=831432 (XP)
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=276393
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=826718
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Mike Burgess [MVP Windows Shell\User] http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/
Blocking Spyware, Adware, Parasites, Hijackers, Trojans, with a HOSTS file
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm [updated 03-02-04]
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