"Jaxbear31" <Jaxbear31@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>I just want to throw this out there. It is a question and a comment. I have
> multiple issues with IE7. It is slow as slow can be...it always opens in a
> minimize screen....pdf files no longer load and my active X files; even
> though they are loaded sometimes don't want to work. I have uninstalled
> the
> adobe files and active X files...I have tried all of the fixes mentioned
> in
> various posts, but the issues keep returning. I'm now running Firefox
> because
> of these issues. I was a diehard IE guy, but with all of the
> disappointments
> the MS keeps handing out I finally broke down and switched to a new
> browser.
> ..in fact,I may be switching operating systems if MS gives up XP support.
> Vista is the worse OS that I have dealt with in a long time. I refuse to
> upgrade to it. It's bad enough I have to deal with in day in and day out.
> BTW...XP service pack 3 works great on my work PC and home PC.
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
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