internet explorer wont open

[slimpickins]

yesterday i was browsing like 10 sites,k then i double clicked on one of the toolbars and they all closed, now ie wont start

ive deleted all cookies and temporary internet files
ive run virus scan (and found 2 trojans
ive run adware

cleaned my system but ie will still not start

[Cobra]

Moved to the Computer Forum.

[slimpickins]

even netscape wont start, i have 2 use my aol header which is crap

[guns1inger]

Tried a repair install ?

[jtoolman2000]

Try Firefox instead of IE and see how that works. I don't even use IE anymore except for one sutpid site I have to go on to a pay a monthly bill that insists on IE.

[slimpickins]

how

[jimmalenko]

how

Maybe buy a PC magazine that has it on the CD that comes with it, or get a friend to DL it and transfer it onto your PC via a USB flashdisk or CD ?

[slimpickins]

whats so good about firefox? i can use the net but not open ie, i have to use aol header

[Cobra]

Firefox is just another browser, but many people like it due to the flexibility it offers (new themes and extensions). Evidently, you can access the Internet right now (or you wouldn't be posting here) so you could download it and give it a shot.

[jimmalenko]

Try going to Add\Remove Programs, Windows Components, then untick IE. OK your way out then go back in and tick IE this time. It will probably ask for your Windows install disc.

[slimpickins]

d/l firefox, it might not work cos netscape isnt working, il instsll it when my p2p is off

[Bjs]

The method's to repair :

Microsoft Knowledge Base Article (#318378), entitled "How to Reinstall or Repair Internet Explorer and Outlook Express in Windows XP" which provides 2 methods of repair.

I was able to test the instructions on a Win2k machine (as well as my XP machine) and it worked using Method #1:

To Repair Internet Explorer 6.x (Win2k / WinXP)

Start -> Run
Type: sfc /scannow
Click OK
Follow the prompts
Reboot when System File Checker completes

There is also another method Microsoft describes (Method #2), but it is much more involved and requires editing the registry:

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=318378

Side Note: Both methods listed require that the Microsoft Windows XP CD-ROM be available.

To repair Internet Explorer 5:

Click Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
Launch Add / Remove Programs
Go to Install / Uninstall tab
Click Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 and Internet Tools
Click Add / Remove
Click the Repair Internet Explorer option
Click OK
For Windows 98 Second Edition:

The IE Repair tool is not present in Add / Remove Programs (Control Panel) and is only available in the Uninstall Dialogue Box. Gazette Reader Michael W. sent me this information about accessing the IE Repair feature for Windows 98 SE:

Click Start -> Programs -> Accessories -> System Tools -> System Information
Click Tools (tool bar) -> Internet Explorer Repair Tool
Alternatively, you may follow the instructions for IE5.01 (below).

To repair Internet Explorer 5.01:

Click Start -> Run
Type: msinfo32.exe
Click OK
Msinfo32.exe tools will open
Click Tools (tool bar) -> Internet Explorer Repair Tool
Not sure which Internet Explorer version you have?

The easiest way to find out is to load Internet Explorer, and click Help -> About. The version number should be displayed in the Window.

Or explore to c:\program files\internet explorer ... right click on explorer.exe , choose "version" tab .

Microsoft has also provided a much more complex (sure-fire) way of determining what version of Internet Explorer is installed on your system:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;164539

Internet Explorer Service Packs

Service Packs include a wide range of bug fixes and address security vulnerabilities. The download link is below (see: Get Most Recent Version). You can also download Service Packs through Windows Update:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;EN-US;ie

http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com

[slimpickins]

ur a legend, i will give it ago and post the results, thankyou so much