Hi Janet
Try the following and see if it helps:
First of all, take a look at the information here regarding Spy Doctor, you
should uninstall it.
http://netrn.net/spywareblog/archives/2004/08/01/spy-doctor-and-spyware-doctor/
The problem may also be due to a 3rd party plug-in or toolbar that is
affecting the functionality of Internet Explorer in the area of national
texts typing. If you have any of these, such as Google or Yahoo Toolbar,
disable them, or if you have Yahoo Companion uninstall it.
There is an updateable list of such plugi-ins here (select the English page
if necessary):
http://RusWin.net/IEinput.htm
Check the information here and see if it helps:
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/PaulGor/IEinp_e.htm
How To Add and Enable Additional Languages in Windows
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q177561
Also, some files may have been damaged or removed by the installation of Spy
Doctor, and you may need to repair IE. See the following for instructions:
First, disable your AV:
How to Reinstall or Repair Internet Explorer and Outlook Express in Windows
XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/318378/EN-US/
The section
Windows XP and Windows XP SP1: Edit the registry and install Internet
Explorer 6 works on earlier versions of Windows.
or...if needed....
Simplest repair for XPsp2 is
Start>Run> type in iexplore.exe /rereg
Click Enter
If that's not enough there are additional registrations given
in KB831429 for W2K which apply equally to XP. (e.g. NT5x)
Courtesy of Robert Aldwinckle - MS MVP
Also....be sure to visit Windows Update site and let it scan for all needed
updates and service packs afterward.
Hope this helps
Jan
MS MVP - IE/OE
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