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    Internet Explore keeps quitting

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by philly Dog, Jan 17, 2009.

  1. philly Dog

    philly Dog Notebook Consultant

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    Hi guys,
    Lately IE randomly quits with message" Internet Explores has stopped working" then restarts on it`s own. Any one know whats causing this or how to fix it?
    Thanks
     
    philly Dog, Jan 17, 2009
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  2. pixelot

    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    You should really use Firefox instead, and also, if that works fine, you'll know the problem is something with IE, and not a deeper problem. Could be some malware, or who knows what. What version? Thanks. ;)
     
    pixelot, Jan 17, 2009
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  3. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Same here...I had the same probs with IE...and ran some app's like SAS, RevoUninstaller... to clean up the *creepy crawlys*, and then switched over to FF.

    Everytime, I opened up ImageShack in IE...I had AdPopUps dancing all over my screen. Sometimes, FF does act odd...but that's when I get the lovely 404's errors. :rolleyes:


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jan 17, 2009
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  4. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    One thing mentioned before - yes, scan for malware.

    But the error reports.
    Do you get an error report? Check up on that, send it to MS if its Vista and see if they can help.

    Also, FF hmm... I switched to Opera from FF and prefer it...
    But IE7 is useful as I can forget passwords - I just need my fingerprint :D

    Take your pick
     
    DetlevCM, Jan 17, 2009
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  5. Shyster1

    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Check your event logs to see what, if anything, has been logged for the random quits, and particularly for the automatic starts. Also, as has been said before, a good thorough malware scan is also in order.
     
    Shyster1, Jan 17, 2009
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  6. Voodoofreak

    Voodoofreak Notebook Deity

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    Does the same thing happen when you try to launch IE without add-ons?

    Right-click on the blue IE desktop icon and select Start without Add-ons; or

    Start > (All) Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Internet Explorer (No
    add-ons).
     
    Voodoofreak, Jan 17, 2009
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  7. taruian

    taruian Notebook Consultant

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    Try this

    go to Tools\Manage Addons\Enable or disable addons

    then disable all the addons except the java and shockwave plugins which is needed by IE. then restart your IE, now it wont quit. :)

    hope it helps :)
     
    taruian, Jan 18, 2009
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  8. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Just one point - I think the OP is currently getting overwhelmed with suggestions - it would be an idea to wait for an update from him/her.
     
    DetlevCM, Jan 18, 2009
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