IE stalls on opening

[aldwil]

On opening IE message appears trying to retrieve Yahoo buttons

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Windows version? IE version? Please see this page
http://dts-l.net/goodpost.htm then post back to this thread with the
information we'd need to be able to assist you properly.

 

[aldwil]

This problem existed on a Compaq Presario 1500 Laptop running XP and I
believe IE 6 for some time. Had a newer and faster desktop so had let it go
for some time. A co-worker suggested uninstalling IE and then reinstalling
it. While trying to figure out how to uninstall in add and remove programs,
found Yahoo toolbar and uninstalled it as a trial. Bingo!! That took care
of it. Thanks for responding!

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

YW. Is this machine fully patched at Windows Update?

OT: Required reading IMHO before installing IE7 =>

Sandi's Installation Tips <= FOLLOW THESE TIPS TO THE LETTER!
http://www.ie-vista.com/known_issues.html#pre-install

And I strongly recommend using
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/ie/getitnow.mspx as the
installation source, not Automatic/Windows Update.

Tip: Save the installer to your desktop, do not Run it.

Make *certain* that you check in at Windows Update immediately after
installing IE7 and install any critical updates offered. If Optional
Updates category offers Root Certificates update, I recommend installing it
to take full advantage of IE7's additional security.

IEBlog : IE7 Installation and Anti-Malware Applications
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/10/11/IE7-Installation-and-Anti_2D00_Malware-Applications.aspx

What's New in Internet Explorer 7
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms649487.aspx

Release Notes
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/ie/Aa740486.aspx