Frank
Sun May 11 13:39:08 PDT 2008
"Brain Freeze" <Brain Freeze@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:2E955831-F079-44CF-80FB-A65AFE77BC22@microsoft.com...
> Ever since I unsuccessfully tried to update my version of Explorer for
> Vista
> (7.0.6000.16643), I've had trouble with it freezing up. The symptoms are
> inconsistent.
How did you do this? So far you can't replace or repaor OE in Vista.
> Sometimes it'll freeze just by openning a new tab. The tab will never
> sync
> up; it never gets to the "you've opened a new tab" message. While I can
> click on other tabs, I cannot open new tabs or close old ones (although,
> sometimes I can close old tabs). The only way to escape is by using task
> manager to end my session.
>
> Other times, it will freeze in an already openned tab.
>
> Finally, sometimes it'll self correct and start working normally.
> Sometimes
> it doesn't freeze (or I just did not stay on the system long enough).
> Confused? I am. Does anyone know what is wrong or how to fix it?
I know of three causes for the vast majority of such problems:
1. You might have incompatible add-ons:
Go to Start | All Programs | Accessories | System Tools
and click Internet Explorer (No Add-ons).
2. Tools | Internet Options | Advanced
Scroll to the bottom and click Reset Internet Explorer Settings. Read this
article first:
How to use Reset Internet Explorer Settings (RIES):
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737
Note that the Reset IE Settings button will delete AutoComplete data (such
as passwords.) Do you have those backed up?
3. Malware already installed on the computer: Help with malware
All MS-MVP Sites.
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/darnit.html
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315
So How Did I Get Infected Anyway?
For quite a few people it's by installing programs like Messenger Plus,
whose ads for
malware don't identify the malware as such and try to convince you that you
owe it to the author. See also:
http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=27971
Don't ever do a "default" install of anything. Always choose Custom and see
what else is being carried along. Don't install any extras you're not sure
of.
You might also try the steps here:
"Internet Explorer stops responding, stops working, or restarts"
http://support.microsoft.com/gp/pc_ie_intro
--
Frank Saunders MS-MVP IE,OE/WM
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