Re: Problem with IE closing... Related to WMF patch?

"jeffh" <> wrote in message
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> Recently been experiencing problems with Internet Explorer windows closing after
> the PC is idle for a short time. At first we thought it was the screensaver, but
> even with the screensaver disabled, the problem still occurs. All other
> applications do not seem to be effected, only IE closes. This is happening at a
> global corporate level. There are no error messages or no entries in the event
> log. This appeared after releasing WMF patch last week via WSUS. Anyone else
> experience this type of problem? Is it just a coincidence of the WMF patch?


Perhaps you have some third-party programs still active which are
now no longer compatible with the stricter security?


> Please advise.
> Thank you,


Which OS? Which version of IE? If it's XPsp2 try using its
Manage Add-ons tool (e.g. Alt-T,A) to eliminate any of your active
BHO as potential suspects. Alternatively use the global diagnostic

Enable third-party browser extensions (requires restart)

(in Options, Advanced tab, Browsing section)

E.g. uncheck that option, ensure all instances of iexplore.exe are gone
(using Task Manger Processes tab) and then retest.

Other malware may use exploit different features and be unaffected
by this test. See others' posts (e.g. in ie6.browser NG, etc.) for
other procedures for checking for and eliminating it.

BTW this is slightly off-topic for this newsgroup.


HTH

Robert Aldwinckle
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