Compter reboots each time I start Internet Explorer !!!

[zooco]

For some unknown reasons, my compter ( Win XP Pro SP2) reboots each time I start Internet Explorer ! Is this a signal of virus or malwares or registry being corrupted ?

Do I need to re-install Windows ? Please help ...Thanks

 

[linney]

Try it from Safe Mode, then try it from Normal Mode but as a different user.

This is the limit of what can be done with repairing IE, do have a look at the section on running with No Add-ons too.

How to use Reset Internet Explorer Settings (RIES)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737#appliesto

Other things you can try.

See if System Restore will get you back to a restore point before your problem with Explorer.

Try running ChkDsk to check your drive for errors. Right-click your Drive icon/ Properties/ Tools/ Error Checking. Select both boxes.

Run the System File Checker program from the Run Box by typing.....Sfc /Scannow in it and have your XP CD handy.

These are some malware links, but do use your own Anti Virus program too.

SuperAntispyware

http://superantispyware.com/

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware

http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php

If they don't work you could try repairing windows by running it over itself. You will lose all your windows updates but your files will be untouched.

How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade (Reinstallation) of Windows XP (Q315341)

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q315/3/41.asp

 

[zooco]

Thanks linney for your most precious tips ! I'll try and see how it goes .

Best regards,

 

[zooco]

I had to re-install Windows and evrything is back to normal again . I guess some files must have been corruptes !

Again, thanks linney for your kindness and true experty !!

Best regards,

 

[linney]

Now all you have to do is your Windows Updates, thank you for your kind comments.