Windows Explorer locks with IE8

[Sandbagger3]

Windows explorer locks when I open more than 3 tabs in IE8. The desktop stops
refreshing (I can grab Task manager and wipe the desktop clean, no icons just
the backgrount) and if I continue with IE8 the taskbar will stop responding.
Eventually the system goes slower and slower. Explorer uses about 45% of CPU
and IE8 opens for each tab I open and uses the rest. Sometimes lsass.exe
starts eating clock cycles and lock the system.
If I end Explorer process it doesn't restart automatically. It used to. I
have to start it as a new process and then the desktop comes back and the
process starts all over.
I have used every anti-virus, spyware, and registry program out there. I
have Symantec Endpoint running always.
Any suggestions would be appreciated. I have been stalling a wipe and
reinstall as reinstalling all my software would take a days.

 

[MowGreen]

I have Symantec Endpoint running always.

Uninstall IE8 from Add/Remove Programs in the Control Panel. Reboot.
If you want to install it again do so with Symantec ***completely and
totally*** disabled or the system will experience the same issue again.

MowGreen
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[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Those with IE7- and/or IE8-specific questions or comments can post to and
seek support in IE General newsgroup:
microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general

On the web:
http://www.microsoft.com/communitie...?dg=microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general

In your newsreader:
news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general

 

[Sandbagger3]

I don't know that the problem is with IE8 since it continues to run after
Explorer.exe locks up. Reinstalling IE8 did not help so where should I post
it?

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

What part of "...seek support in IE General newsgroup" don't you understand?

No, reinstalling IE8 won't help.