IE6 closes unexpectedly

[Bret]

I have been having problems with browsing with Microsoft
Internet Explorer 6.0 with SP1 running on Windows XP
Home. I've looked through the knowledge-based articles
and can't seem to find anything. While browsing,
unexpectedly the browser will close. This happens with
multiple web-sites and multiple links seemingly without
any rhyme or reason. It is getting very frustrating and
was wondering if anyone could offer some advice.
Thanks, Bret

 

[Sandi - Microsoft MVP]

Here you go Bret:
http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/answers_5.htm#shuts_down

Also..

It is essential to check for spyware/hijackware/foistware.

Go to IE tools, internet options, general tab. Click on the cache settings
button and then 'view objects'. Delete anything you don't recognise. If you
are unsure, or no objects appear, for diagnosis purposes I REALLY like
BHODemon, available at http://www.definitivesolutions.com/bhodemon.htm. It
does not need installing - simply unzip and run the EXE programme. It is
very easy to use.

Also, you may like to use a programme called BHOCop available here:

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,4149,2023,00.asp

I find this programme is a better option than IE6's ability to turn off
"Enable third-party browser extensions (requires restart)". This disables
*all* plug-ins and makes troubleshooting very difficult.

Many people like AdAware, available at www.lavasoft.de . Make sure you keep
the signature files up to date and remember, AdAware may only remove the
current installation of spyware; it may not do anything about software that
reinstalls itself, so unless you want to get stuck in an endless loop of
hijack/cleanout/hijack/cleanout make sure you get rid of whatever is
installing the junk. See my Troubleshooting advice for information about
how to track down and get rid of spyware completely.
http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/Darnit.htm#tshoot

An excellent replacement for AdAware is Spybot. Again, it is a free
programme which can be downloaded from:
http://spybot.eon.net.au/