Hi folks

Is it possible to reinstall or repair IE7?

Windows version? Why do you ask?
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

Paul Farber wrote:
> Hi folks
>
> Is it possible to reinstall or repair IE7?

Win XP.

Can't turn browser off without clicking on the close button, waiting ten
seconds, clicking it again twice and then closing the 'inform Microsoft'
boxes. Also links in e-mails don't work. Started when I installed Skype.
Still continues even though Skype uninstalled. Skype people can't fix.

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> Windows version? Why do you ask?
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>
> Paul Farber wrote:
> > Hi folks
> >
> > Is it possible to reinstall or repair IE7?
>

"Paul Farber" <PaulFarber@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:F39FF4D8-3A91-4FE6-8107-46D9783D29DF@microsoft.com...
> Win XP.
>
> Can't turn browser off without clicking on the close button, waiting ten
> seconds, clicking it again twice and then closing the 'inform Microsoft'
> boxes. Also links in e-mails don't work. Started when I installed Skype.
> Still continues even though Skype uninstalled. Skype people can't fix.
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>
>> Windows version? Why do you ask?
>> --
>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>>
>> Paul Farber wrote:
>> > Hi folks
>> >
>> > Is it possible to reinstall or repair IE7?




--
Frank Saunders MS-MVP IE,OE/WM
Do not reply with email

"Paul Farber" <PaulFarber@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:F39FF4D8-3A91-4FE6-8107-46D9783D29DF@microsoft.com...
> Win XP.
>
> Can't turn browser off without clicking on the close button, waiting ten
> seconds, clicking it again twice and then closing the 'inform Microsoft'
> boxes. Also links in e-mails don't work. Started when I installed Skype.
> Still continues even though Skype uninstalled. Skype people can't fix.
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>
>> Windows version? Why do you ask?
>> --
>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>>
>> Paul Farber wrote:
>> > Hi folks
>> >
>> > Is it possible to reinstall or repair IE7?
>>

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/...moving_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

--
Frank Saunders MS-MVP IE,OE/WM
Do not reply with email

WinXP SP2 or WinXP SP3?

What other third-party toolbars are installed?

1. Does this behavior persist if you start IE7 in No Add-ons mode? To start
IE7 in No Add-ons mode:

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).

Troubleshooting and Internet Explorer’s (No Add-ons) Mode:
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/07/25/678113.aspx

2. Does the problem persist if you Reset IE7 Settings (RIES)?
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737 <= Read before using!

3. If you uninstall (a) IE7 *exactly* per the link below (which
automatically returns you to IE6), (b) all toolbars and (c) all third-party
Windows Themes (including Window Blinds) and do NOT reinstall IE7, does this
behavior persist? If it does, do NOT reinstall IE7.

Uninstalling IE7
http://www.ie-vista.com/kbase2.html
[Only use the Command %windir%\ie7\spuninst\spuninst.exe if you cannot
uninstall via Add/Remove Programs!]

IE7 (Un)Installation and Anti-Malware Applications:
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/200...lications.aspx

4. Required reading IMHO before reinstalling IE7:

Sandi's Installation Tips <= Steps #1-8, #10 & #11; take note of #12, then
STOP
http://www.ie-vista.com/known_issues.html#pre-install

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

Direct Download link:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...0-081805b2f90b

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

5. Make *certain* that you check in at Windows Update immediately after
reinstalling IE7 to 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.

====================

IMPORTANT! => IE and Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/200...and-xpsp3.aspx

--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/


Paul Farber wrote:
> Win XP.
>
> Can't turn browser off without clicking on the close button, waiting ten
> seconds, clicking it again twice and then closing the 'inform Microsoft'
> boxes. Also links in e-mails don't work. Started when I installed Skype.
> Still continues even though Skype uninstalled. Skype people can't fix.
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>
>> Windows version? Why do you ask?
>> --
>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>>
>> Paul Farber wrote:
>>> Hi folks
>>>
>>> Is it possible to reinstall or repair IE7?

Yes, it was the add-ons allright. Problem now solved. Thanks one and all.

"Frank Saunders MS-MVP IE,OE/WM" wrote:

> "Paul Farber" <PaulFarber@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:F39FF4D8-3A91-4FE6-8107-46D9783D29DF@microsoft.com...
> > Win XP.
> >
> > Can't turn browser off without clicking on the close button, waiting ten
> > seconds, clicking it again twice and then closing the 'inform Microsoft'
> > boxes. Also links in e-mails don't work. Started when I installed Skype.
> > Still continues even though Skype uninstalled. Skype people can't fix.
> >
> > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> >
> >> Windows version? Why do you ask?
> >> --
> >> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> >> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> >> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> >> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
> >>
> >> Paul Farber wrote:
> >> > Hi folks
> >> >
> >> > Is it possible to reinstall or repair IE7?
> >>
>
> 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/...moving_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
>
> --
> Frank Saunders MS-MVP IE,OE/WM
> Do not reply with email
>