I ruined IE6.. Help...please

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hercules

Stupid me deleted a whole bunch of files in the
C:\Documents and Settings\MYUSERPROFILE\Local Settings\Temp folder and now
IE wont start up.. It crashes right away and I get the "Microsoft IE 6
encountered a problem and needs to be restarted" screen. Its the one where
you can send Microsoft the report... ANYWAY..

I tried reinstalling the newest version, I tried uninstalling... there I was
givev the option to revert back to a previous version of IE or fix the
problem, (neither worked)... A format of the harddrive is NOT an option at
this point... I am considering re-installing just windows but am afraid I
will end up losing ALOT of files and programs. I am currently using AVANT as
a browser but seems certain apps NEED IE...

Anyone have any suggestions???? HELP!!!!!
 
Deleting those files should not cause IE to crash or not start. Have you
checked for sypware/adware, etc.?
 
yes! no viruses, no spyware... I dodnt think it should cause the problems
either.. but the problem started right after I deleted these files! I
emptied out my recycle bin and lunched IE and there was the problem.
 
Hi,
Try running repair on IE.
194177 - Description of the Internet Explorer Repair Tool:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;194177
318378 - How to Reinstall or Repair Internet Explorer and Outlook Express in
Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q318378

And/or... From Control Panel> Internet Options> Advanced> uncheck "Enable
third party
browser extensions."
If that allows IE to open and run, work through the solutions (CWShredder,
Ad-aware, Spybot) at
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm Also note the security tips on that
page.

Additional information at:
The Parasite Fight http://www.aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
Bugs, Glitches & Stuffups: http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/Darnit.htm

Don
 
Well between being "Hercules" and "lunching" on IE it's no wonder. <g,d, &
r>
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hercules said:
yes! no viruses, no spyware... I dodnt think it should cause the problems
either.. but the problem started right after I deleted these files! I
emptied out my recycle bin and lunched IE and there was the problem.
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try start,control panal,internet
connections,internet,advanced,uncheck''enable third party
browser extensions'',apply. and see if it will launch. if
so then update your spyware killers and scan again.
spybot safer-networking.org
ad-aware lavasoftusa.com
update both before scan
spybot also is now version 1.3
 
CWShredder reported that there were no infections...

I tried the repair tool already... no help there.... lemme try the "third
party browser ext" next...
 
Billy.. and Others!!!! THANK YOU!!!! The "third party" setting seems to
have worked!!! A MILLION THANK YOU'S!!!

Now... Whats this setting and what does it do and WHY did it keep IE from
Launching?!?!?!
 
As suggested by Jan || get these tools also.

Get AdAware and SpyBot and run them both. Keep them up to date.
Dealing with Unwanted Spyware, Parasites, Toolbars and Search Engines
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm


If all fails then you will need help from experts, the new CoolWebSearch
variant is not yet removed by CWS, it's a nasty one.

The infection is similar to this onel.
res://<random>.dll/<random>.html#<random>
http://forums.spywareinfo.com/index.php?showtopic=8847


Go to http://www.spywareinfo.com/downloads.php#det
Download "Hijack This!" [freeware] or download direct (below):
http://www.merijn.org/files/hijackthis.zip

If you get a 404 error or Access denied, try:
http://216.180.252.218/~spywareinfo.com/downloads/tools/hijackthis.zip

Unzip the Download file in a NEW FOLDER that you can create before you start
the download.
DO NOT install in your Desktop folder.
DO NOT use any of the TEMP folders that are presently in your computer.
Double-click "HijackThis.exe" and Press "Scan".

When the scan is finished, the "Scan" button will change into a "Save Log"
button.
Click: "Save Log" (generates "hijackthis.log")

Next, HijackThis | Config [button] | Misc Tools [button]
Click: Generate StartupList log [button] (generates "startuplist.txt")

Next, go to the below location:
http://www.spywareinfo.com/forums/

Sign in, then copy and paste both files in your message.

HijackThis Quick Start Help
http://www.tomcoyote.org/hjt/

The Tutorial if you want to know more about the results or the .log file.
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