IE7 constantly freezing up

IE explorer is constantly freezing up on me. I have no choice but to close
program or restart it. I am running windows vista. Problem started 3 days
ago. Virus def up to date, spyware sweep daily, no new installs/downloads.
HELP!!!
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-Jakota

"Jakota" <> wrote in message
news:9F63C56D-9061-4055-AA33-...
> IE explorer is constantly freezing up on me. I have no choice but to close
> program or restart it. I am running windows vista. Problem started 3 days
> ago. Virus def up to date, spyware sweep daily, no new installs/downloads.
> HELP!!!
> --
> -Jakota

I know of three causes for the vast majority of such problems:
1. Incompatible add-ons: What if you right click the IE icon on the desktop
and choose Start Without Add-ons?
Or go to Start | All Programs | Accessories | System Tools | Internet
Explorer (No Add-ons).

2. Tools | Internet Options | Advanced
Scroll to the bottom and click Reset Internet Explorer Settings.

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 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.

--
Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE/WM
Do not send mail.

Thank you or the suggestions, but I am still experiencing the same problem.
Also, the only add-ons I have are ones that came installed and I can not
delete. I have not installed any additional add-ons. Any other ideas?
--
-Jakota


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

> "Jakota" <> wrote in message
> news:9F63C56D-9061-4055-AA33-...
> > IE explorer is constantly freezing up on me. I have no choice but to close
> > program or restart it. I am running windows vista. Problem started 3 days
> > ago. Virus def up to date, spyware sweep daily, no new installs/downloads.
> > HELP!!!
> > --
> > -Jakota
>
> I know of three causes for the vast majority of such problems:
> 1. Incompatible add-ons: What if you right click the IE icon on the desktop
> and choose Start Without Add-ons?
> Or go to Start | All Programs | Accessories | System Tools | Internet
> Explorer (No Add-ons).
>
> 2. Tools | Internet Options | Advanced
> Scroll to the bottom and click Reset Internet Explorer Settings.
>
> 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 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.
>
> --
> Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE/WM
> Do not send mail.
>

What add-ons came installed?
What make of computer?
Did you try Start Without Add-ons?
Which site did you post your HijackThis log to (don't post it here)?
Can you give a link to it?

"Jakota" <> wrote in message
news:8046632F-FBED-4199-8718-...
> Thank you or the suggestions, but I am still experiencing the same
> problem.
> Also, the only add-ons I have are ones that came installed and I can not
> delete. I have not installed any additional add-ons. Any other ideas?
>
> "Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE/WM" wrote:
>
>> "Jakota" <> wrote in message
>> news:9F63C56D-9061-4055-AA33-...
>> > IE explorer is constantly freezing up on me. I have no choice but to
>> > close
>> > program or restart it. I am running windows vista. Problem started 3
>> > days
>> > ago. Virus def up to date, spyware sweep daily, no new
>> > installs/downloads.
>>
>> I know of three causes for the vast majority of such problems:
>> 1. Incompatible add-ons: What if you right click the IE icon on the
>> desktop
>> and choose Start Without Add-ons?
>> Or go to Start | All Programs | Accessories | System Tools | Internet
>> Explorer (No Add-ons).
>>
>> 2. Tools | Internet Options | Advanced
>> Scroll to the bottom and click Reset Internet Explorer Settings.
>>
>> 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

I have been running IE without add-ons ( I reset Internet Explorer Settings)
for over a week now and I am still experiencing the same problem! IE stops
responding randomly, screen fades, and if I click anything I get the pop-up
box "IE is not responding..." SOmetimes it just closes on it's own and I get
the task bar bubble saying "IE stopped working, " or "Device manager has
closed IE..."

I don't have a Hijackthis log. WHat is a Hijackthis log?
--
-Jakota


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

> What add-ons came installed?
> What make of computer?
> Did you try Start Without Add-ons?
> Which site did you post your HijackThis log to (don't post it here)?
> Can you give a link to it?
>
> "Jakota" <> wrote in message
> news:8046632F-FBED-4199-8718-...
> > Thank you or the suggestions, but I am still experiencing the same
> > problem.
> > Also, the only add-ons I have are ones that came installed and I can not
> > delete. I have not installed any additional add-ons. Any other ideas?
> >
> > "Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE/WM" wrote:
> >
> >> "Jakota" <> wrote in message
> >> news:9F63C56D-9061-4055-AA33-...
> >> > IE explorer is constantly freezing up on me. I have no choice but to
> >> > close
> >> > program or restart it. I am running windows vista. Problem started 3
> >> > days
> >> > ago. Virus def up to date, spyware sweep daily, no new
> >> > installs/downloads.
> >>
> >> I know of three causes for the vast majority of such problems:
> >> 1. Incompatible add-ons: What if you right click the IE icon on the
> >> desktop
> >> and choose Start Without Add-ons?
> >> Or go to Start | All Programs | Accessories | System Tools | Internet
> >> Explorer (No Add-ons).
> >>
> >> 2. Tools | Internet Options | Advanced
> >> Scroll to the bottom and click Reset Internet Explorer Settings.
> >>
> >> 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
>

"Jakota" <> wrote in message
news:445D40C5-F57D-4081-8DA7-...
>I have been running IE without add-ons ( I reset Internet Explorer
>Settings)
> for over a week now and I am still experiencing the same problem! IE stops
> responding randomly, screen fades, and if I click anything I get the
> pop-up
> box "IE is not responding..." SOmetimes it just closes on it's own and I
> get
> the task bar bubble saying "IE stopped working, " or "Device manager has
> closed IE..."
>
> I don't have a Hijackthis log. WHat is a Hijackthis log?


Do a thorough check for malware, following all of the steps at one of these
Web pages. They will tell you how to make and post a HijackThis log.
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 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.

--
Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE/WM
Do not send mail.