IE 6 shortcuts, links open 2 browser windows

[lasers]

My system:
Windows XP Pro SP 2
Pentium M 2.00GB RAM

When I click a desktop shortcut for IE, I get 2 browser windows opening, and then they "freeze" for about 20 seconds, and then one of the windows goes to the address defined in the shortcut.

It also happens when I click a link on a web site that opens a new window or if I tupe a URL directly in the address bar.

Can anyone think of a reason why this is happening?

It started after I tried to install IE7 standalone. I uninstalled that and then started having issues with IE6. I reinstalled IE6 using the windows CD, and I also re-installed Windows.

Thanks

 

[electronicsfreak]

Might want to run a spyware check. Download avg anti spyware from the link below. Do a full system scan and delete anything it finds

http://www.ewido.net

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