Eazy_b97 1 Report post Posted June 2, 2004 I've been having difficulties with my computer lately, mainly my internet. Certain sites will not let me log onto. It says there is an error in Explorer and shuts down, Windowsupdaters.com and a few music sites. Hockeyoutlet wasn't working the other night either. I am considering re-installing some components. I've been using Virus scan, Spybot and Bazooka, but nothing seems to help. Bazooka shows there are problems, but there are not in the registry. Is my only option re-installing Windows, or Explorer? If so how would I go about this? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. As well I am not overly skilled by any stretch with computers, so please assume I know nothing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tyler9 0 Report post Posted June 2, 2004 This exact thing happened to me. I just downloaded mozilla. When i ran the virus scan it kept saying W32 something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eazy_b97 1 Report post Posted June 2, 2004 Also the virus scan and spybot return no problems, and Bazooka just shows old programs I deleted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted June 2, 2004 Most people I know had problems with WIN ME. Installing Mozilla may be a work-around but re-installing all of the software is probably the only real long term solution. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eazy_b97 1 Report post Posted June 2, 2004 If I install Mozilla, should I uninstall IE? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted June 2, 2004 Uninstalling IE is very difficult and takes some knowledge to do so with anything beyong win98. Just don't use it and you'll be fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kosydar 0 Report post Posted June 2, 2004 I had a similar problem, and I jumped over to Mozilla and am happy with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kobe 0 Report post Posted June 2, 2004 Before you do anything radical you might want to try using the Repair tool of IE.Control PanelAdd/Remove ProgramsHighlight Micosoft Internet Explorer in the scroll boxClick Add/RemoveWhen the pop-up with the radio buttons comes up, select "Repair Internet Explorer"Restart your computer when it asks you toIf that doesn't work then try using the "Restore the previous Windows configuration" option from that pop-upIf that doesn't work then try something radical Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eazy_b97 1 Report post Posted June 2, 2004 alright I tried Kobe's suggestions, once I highlighter IEfeatUninstall, and clicked remove, well it remove with no pop-ups or anything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites