Hi,
Startup in Safe Mode
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=315222
and uninstall IE7. It just complicates the situation. Add or Remove
Programs> (check) Show Updates> IE7> Remove. Restart twice.
Also in Safe Mode try a System Restore. Start> Programs> Accessories> System
Tools> System Restore.
If unsuccessful with a Restore...
If the problems do not occur in Safe Mode, a program which didn't load in
Safe Mode is causing the problem. Start disabling third-party programs
(Start> Run> msconfig> Startup or through the program itself) to see if you
can find the troublemaker.
A Shell Extension (Context Menu Item / right-click option) might be causing
the problem. See "Method 2" at
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/slowrightclick.htm
A thorough search for malware may be in order...
See these sites for help:
The Parasite Fight
http://www.aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites:
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
Malware Removal and Prevention Overview - CastleCopsWiki:
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Overview
Bugs, Glitches & Stuffups:
http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/Darnit.html
Removing Malware:
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware
What you can do about spyware and other unwanted software:
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/spywarewhat.mspx
*** Note: CoolWebSearch isn't the problem is used to be, but some varieties
did cause this Windows Explorer problem. Start by running CWShredder.
Info
http://www.aumha.org/a/parasite.php#cws
Download
http://www.aumha.org/downloads/cwshredder.zip
Hope this helps,
Don
[MS MVP- IE]
IE help needer said:
Need help with IE. It won't start nor can I open any of the other dirs like
My Computer, Control Panel etc. When I click on IE icon the screen goes blank
and then reloads the desktop icons and nothing further !! I don't know it its
some virus !!
d/led IE 7 beta ver but still no luck. I have XP home ed on my notebook.
Thanks.
