New tab causes I.E. to shut down

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When I am on a web site and open a link it contains the new tab it opens in
frequently bringup the following error message":-
"A problem caused the program tostop working correctly.
Windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is available"

I have never ever received any such solution from Microsoft and hope that
someone can tell me a cure for this annoying behaviour.
 
Did you check Problem Reports and Solutions applet in Control Panel for any
possible reasons and solution?
Could be a corrupted Add on, click Tools > Manage Add Ons and check for any
recently installed Ad ons that might be causing the problem. My
recommendation also would be to go to Tools > Options > Advanced (tab) >
under 'Reset Internet Explorer settings' > click 'Reset'.
 
Dumb Bunny said:
When I am on a web site and open a link it contains the new tab it opens
in frequently bringup the following error message":-
"A problem caused the program tostop working correctly.
Windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is available"

I have never ever received any such solution from Microsoft and hope that
someone can tell me a cure for this annoying behaviour.
Click to expand...

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
 
My thanks to all those who have replied with possible solutions.
I will work my way through these and see if I can find the culprit!
 
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