Ever since downloading IE7 I have been having problems opening links to
websites even from mail in outlook express. At least 60% of links will fail
to open and the screen will freeze until I shut it down and start again.
I would appreciate any help or tips to overcome this problem.

Many thanks

Bob

Hello Robert,

Close all instances of Internet Explorer, click Start -> Run, and type
the following and click OK:

iexplore.exe -extoff

This will disable add-ons. Try your sites again. If the problems clear
up, one of the add-ons installed may be causing issues with your
browsing experience.

- Rafael

Robert Tedstone wrote:
> Ever since downloading IE7 I have been having problems opening links to
> websites even from mail in outlook express. At least 60% of links will fail
> to open and the screen will freeze until I shut it down and start again.
> I would appreciate any help or tips to overcome this problem.
>
> Many thanks
>
> Bob
>
>

Before installing IE 7 you need to carefully follow the procedures
described here (which, for the most part, should be followed whenever
you install or upgrade software):

http://www.ie-vista.com/known_issues.html#pre-install.

If you did not follow these instructions you may have a damaged or
incomplete installation. Suggestion: Uninstall IE 7 (which returns you
to IE 6) by following these directions:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927177
....and...
http://www.ie-vista.com/kbase2.html

then follow the procedures described above and re-install IE 7.
Download the IE 7 installer directly from Microsoft and install from
your hard disk:

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/dow.../getitnow.mspx

Tip: Next time use a more detailed Subject line.

Note: If you installed Service Pack 3 after you installed IE 7, you will
have to remove SP 3 before you can remove IE 7.


---
Leonard Grey
Errare humanum est

Robert Tedstone wrote:
> Ever since downloading IE7 I have been having problems opening links to
> websites even from mail in outlook express. At least 60% of links will fail
> to open and the screen will freeze until I shut it down and start again.
> I would appreciate any help or tips to overcome this problem.
>
> Many thanks
>
> Bob
>
>

You may have a horked (dirty; bad; flawed) install of IE7. I suggest that
you...

1. Uninstall IE7 (which automatically returns you to IE6) EXACTLY per
http://www.ie-vista.com/kbase2.html [Only use the Command
%windir%\ie7\spuninst\spuninst.exe if you cannot uninstall via Add/Remove
Programs!]

2a. Uninstall all toolbars and third-party Windows Themes (including Window
Blinds).

2b. Disable all Norton Add-ons, if applicable.

3. Reinstall IE7 EXACTLY per
http://www.ie-vista.com/known_issues.html#pre-install <= Steps #1-8, #10 &
#11; take note of #12, then STOP!

NB: Use http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/default.mspx as the
installation source, not Automatic/Windows Update.

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

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

4. IMMEDIATELY go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com and install any
critical updates offered. If a "Root Certificates" update is listed in the
Optional category, you might install it, too, to take full advantage of
IE7's additional security.

Also see:

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

IEBlog: 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/

Robert Tedstone wrote:
> Ever since downloading IE7 I have been having problems opening links to
> websites even from mail in outlook express. At least 60% of links will
> fail
> to open and the screen will freeze until I shut it down and start again.
> I would appreciate any help or tips to overcome this problem.
>
> Many thanks
>
> Bob

"Robert Tedstone" <tedstone@btinternet.com> wrote in message
news:i_GdnS7v-royAxXVnZ2dnUVZ8qbinZ2d@bt.com...
> Ever since downloading IE7 I have been having problems opening links to
> websites even from mail in outlook express. At least 60% of links will
> fail to open and the screen will freeze until I shut it down and start
> again.
> I would appreciate any help or tips to overcome this problem.
>
> Many thanks
>
> Bob
>

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

"Robert Tedstone" <tedstone@btinternet.com> wrote in message
news:i_GdnS7v-royAxXVnZ2dnUVZ8qbinZ2d@bt.com...
> Ever since downloading IE7 I have been having problems opening links to
> websites even from mail in outlook express. At least 60% of links will
> fail to open and the screen will freeze until I shut it down and start
> again.
> I would appreciate any help or tips to overcome this problem.
>
> Many thanks
>
> Bob
>Thanks for the help guys, it seems that I have fixed the problem.
Many thanks
Bob