IE 7 Shuts down when pop-up is closed

I'm using XP with Internet Explorer 7. Ever since I installed service pack 3,
IE encounters a problem and shuts down all windows after any pop up is
closed. I've restored original settings as directed on the Microsoft website
with no luck.

Any Suggestions?

I am assuming you installed IE7 before you installed WinXP SP3.

If you uninstall WinXP SP3 via Add/Remove Programs, does the behavior
persist?

WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation (and
Uninstall)
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron...tallation.aspx

How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 3 from your computer:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950249

What anti-virus application or security suite is installed? What
anti-spyware applications (other than Defender)? What third-party firewall
(if any)? Were any of these applications running in the background when you
installed WinXP SP3?
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/


Peter wrote:
> I'm using XP with Internet Explorer 7. Ever since I installed service pack
> 3, IE encounters a problem and shuts down all windows after any pop up is
> closed. I've restored original settings as directed on the Microsoft
> website
> with no luck.
>
> Any Suggestions?

Thanks PA Bear,

I uninstalled WinXP SP3 to no avail so I did a system restore which did the
trick as far as the IE problem goes however, now at boot up, I'm getting a
Device Manager error message after all is loaded. The message won't allow me
to copy the text of the error message here but I could transcribe it if
required?

I run AVAST and AdAware for virus /spyware protection.

Thank you so much for your help!

Peter

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> I am assuming you installed IE7 before you installed WinXP SP3.
>
> If you uninstall WinXP SP3 via Add/Remove Programs, does the behavior
> persist?
>
> WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation (and
> Uninstall)
> http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron...tallation.aspx
>
> How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 3 from your computer:
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950249
>
> What anti-virus application or security suite is installed? What
> anti-spyware applications (other than Defender)? What third-party firewall
> (if any)? Were any of these applications running in the background when you
> installed WinXP SP3?
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>
>
> Peter wrote:
> > I'm using XP with Internet Explorer 7. Ever since I installed service pack
> > 3, IE encounters a problem and shuts down all windows after any pop up is
> > closed. I've restored original settings as directed on the Microsoft
> > website
> > with no luck.
> >
> > Any Suggestions?
>
>

You're welcome. I would not have recommended using System Restore yet.

> I run AVAST and AdAware for virus /spyware protection.

Was Avast and/or Ad-Aware's Ad-Watch (only available if it's Ad-Aware Pro)
running in the background when you installed and/or uninstalled WinXP SP3?

> I'm getting a Device Manager error message after all is loaded.

The verbatim error message may prove helpful.
--
~PA Bear


Peter wrote:
> Thanks PA Bear,
>
> I uninstalled WinXP SP3 to no avail so I did a system restore which did
> the
> trick as far as the IE problem goes however, now at boot up, I'm getting a
The message won't allow me
> to copy the text of the error message here but I could transcribe it if
> required?
>
> I run AVAST and AdAware for virus /spyware protection.
>
> Thank you so much for your help!
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>> I am assuming you installed IE7 before you installed WinXP SP3.
>>
>> If you uninstall WinXP SP3 via Add/Remove Programs, does the behavior
>> persist?
>>
>> WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation (and
>> Uninstall)
>> http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron...tallation.aspx
>>
>> How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 3 from your computer:
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950249
>>
>> What anti-virus application or security suite is installed? What
>> anti-spyware applications (other than Defender)? What third-party
>> firewall
>> (if any)? Were any of these applications running in the background when
>> you installed WinXP SP3?
>> --
>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>>
>>
>> Peter wrote:
>>> I'm using XP with Internet Explorer 7. Ever since I installed service
>>> pack
>>> 3, IE encounters a problem and shuts down all windows after any pop up
>>> is
>>> closed. I've restored original settings as directed on the Microsoft
>>> website
>>> with no luck.
>>>
>>> Any Suggestions?

Hello Again,

Unfortunatly yes, Avast was running in the background as the SP3
installation Instructions did not specify to disable it. I should've known
better! I do not use Ad-Aware Pro so that should not be an issue.

Do you need me to transcribe the Device Manager error message?

Thanks loads!

Peter


"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> You're welcome. I would not have recommended using System Restore yet.
>
> > I run AVAST and AdAware for virus /spyware protection.
>
> Was Avast and/or Ad-Aware's Ad-Watch (only available if it's Ad-Aware Pro)
> running in the background when you installed and/or uninstalled WinXP SP3?
>
> > I'm getting a Device Manager error message after all is loaded.
>
> The verbatim error message may prove helpful.
> --
> ~PA Bear
>
>
> Peter wrote:
> > Thanks PA Bear,
> >
> > I uninstalled WinXP SP3 to no avail so I did a system restore which did
> > the
> > trick as far as the IE problem goes however, now at boot up, I'm getting a
> The message won't allow me
> > to copy the text of the error message here but I could transcribe it if
> > required?
> >
> > I run AVAST and AdAware for virus /spyware protection.
> >
> > Thank you so much for your help!
> >
> > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> >> I am assuming you installed IE7 before you installed WinXP SP3.
> >>
> >> If you uninstall WinXP SP3 via Add/Remove Programs, does the behavior
> >> persist?
> >>
> >> WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation (and
> >> Uninstall)
> >> http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron...tallation.aspx
> >>
> >> How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 3 from your computer:
> >> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950249
> >>
> >> What anti-virus application or security suite is installed? What
> >> anti-spyware applications (other than Defender)? What third-party
> >> firewall
> >> (if any)? Were any of these applications running in the background when
> >> you installed WinXP SP3?
> >> --
> >> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> >> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> >> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> >> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
> >>
> >>
> >> Peter wrote:
> >>> I'm using XP with Internet Explorer 7. Ever since I installed service
> >>> pack
> >>> 3, IE encounters a problem and shuts down all windows after any pop up
> >>> is
> >>> closed. I've restored original settings as directed on the Microsoft
> >>> website
> >>> with no luck.
> >>>
> >>> Any Suggestions?
>
>

I undid the restore and am back to where I was before, no Device Manager
error on boot up however the IE 7 problem persists. The error message after
trying to shutdown a pop up says:

APP Name: iexplore.exe
appver 7.06.000.1675
modnam unknown
modver 0.0.0.0
offset 04b3f301

Peter

"Peter" wrote:

> Hello Again,
>
> Unfortunatly yes, Avast was running in the background as the SP3
> installation Instructions did not specify to disable it. I should've known
> better! I do not use Ad-Aware Pro so that should not be an issue.
>
> Do you need me to transcribe the Device Manager error message?
>
> Thanks loads!
>
> Peter
>
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>
> > You're welcome. I would not have recommended using System Restore yet.
> >
> > > I run AVAST and AdAware for virus /spyware protection.
> >
> > Was Avast and/or Ad-Aware's Ad-Watch (only available if it's Ad-Aware Pro)
> > running in the background when you installed and/or uninstalled WinXP SP3?
> >
> > > I'm getting a Device Manager error message after all is loaded.
> >
> > The verbatim error message may prove helpful.
> > --
> > ~PA Bear
> >
> >
> > Peter wrote:
> > > Thanks PA Bear,
> > >
> > > I uninstalled WinXP SP3 to no avail so I did a system restore which did
> > > the
> > > trick as far as the IE problem goes however, now at boot up, I'm getting a
> > The message won't allow me
> > > to copy the text of the error message here but I could transcribe it if
> > > required?
> > >
> > > I run AVAST and AdAware for virus /spyware protection.
> > >
> > > Thank you so much for your help!
> > >
> > > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> > >> I am assuming you installed IE7 before you installed WinXP SP3.
> > >>
> > >> If you uninstall WinXP SP3 via Add/Remove Programs, does the behavior
> > >> persist?
> > >>
> > >> WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation (and
> > >> Uninstall)
> > >> http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron...tallation.aspx
> > >>
> > >> How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 3 from your computer:
> > >> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950249
> > >>
> > >> What anti-virus application or security suite is installed? What
> > >> anti-spyware applications (other than Defender)? What third-party
> > >> firewall
> > >> (if any)? Were any of these applications running in the background when
> > >> you installed WinXP SP3?
> > >> --
> > >> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> > >> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> > >> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> > >> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> Peter wrote:
> > >>> I'm using XP with Internet Explorer 7. Ever since I installed service
> > >>> pack
> > >>> 3, IE encounters a problem and shuts down all windows after any pop up
> > >>> is
> > >>> closed. I've restored original settings as directed on the Microsoft
> > >>> website
> > >>> with no luck.
> > >>>
> > >>> Any Suggestions?
> >
> >

Also, I just noticed that when closing some pop ups, all IE windows close
without any error messages such as after posting this new message?

"Peter" wrote:

> I undid the restore and am back to where I was before, no Device Manager
> error on boot up however the IE 7 problem persists. The error message after
> trying to shutdown a pop up says:
>
> APP Name: iexplore.exe
> appver 7.06.000.1675
> modnam unknown
> modver 0.0.0.0
> offset 04b3f301
>
> Peter
>
> "Peter" wrote:
>
> > Hello Again,
> >
> > Unfortunatly yes, Avast was running in the background as the SP3
> > installation Instructions did not specify to disable it. I should've known
> > better! I do not use Ad-Aware Pro so that should not be an issue.
> >
> > Do you need me to transcribe the Device Manager error message?
> >
> > Thanks loads!
> >
> > Peter
> >
> >
> > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> >
> > > You're welcome. I would not have recommended using System Restore yet.
> > >
> > > > I run AVAST and AdAware for virus /spyware protection.
> > >
> > > Was Avast and/or Ad-Aware's Ad-Watch (only available if it's Ad-Aware Pro)
> > > running in the background when you installed and/or uninstalled WinXP SP3?
> > >
> > > > I'm getting a Device Manager error message after all is loaded.
> > >
> > > The verbatim error message may prove helpful.
> > > --
> > > ~PA Bear
> > >
> > >
> > > Peter wrote:
> > > > Thanks PA Bear,
> > > >
> > > > I uninstalled WinXP SP3 to no avail so I did a system restore which did
> > > > the
> > > > trick as far as the IE problem goes however, now at boot up, I'm getting a
> > > The message won't allow me
> > > > to copy the text of the error message here but I could transcribe it if
> > > > required?
> > > >
> > > > I run AVAST and AdAware for virus /spyware protection.
> > > >
> > > > Thank you so much for your help!
> > > >
> > > > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> > > >> I am assuming you installed IE7 before you installed WinXP SP3.
> > > >>
> > > >> If you uninstall WinXP SP3 via Add/Remove Programs, does the behavior
> > > >> persist?
> > > >>
> > > >> WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation (and
> > > >> Uninstall)
> > > >> http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron...tallation.aspx
> > > >>
> > > >> How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 3 from your computer:
> > > >> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950249
> > > >>
> > > >> What anti-virus application or security suite is installed? What
> > > >> anti-spyware applications (other than Defender)? What third-party
> > > >> firewall
> > > >> (if any)? Were any of these applications running in the background when
> > > >> you installed WinXP SP3?
> > > >> --
> > > >> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> > > >> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> > > >> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> > > >> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >> Peter wrote:
> > > >>> I'm using XP with Internet Explorer 7. Ever since I installed service
> > > >>> pack
> > > >>> 3, IE encounters a problem and shuts down all windows after any pop up
> > > >>> is
> > > >>> closed. I've restored original settings as directed on the Microsoft
> > > >>> website
> > > >>> with no luck.
> > > >>>
> > > >>> Any Suggestions?
> > >
> > >

And now this "Add On error message: toolband.dll" ?

"Peter" wrote:

> Also, I just noticed that when closing some pop ups, all IE windows close
> without any error messages such as after posting this new message?
>
> "Peter" wrote:
>
> > I undid the restore and am back to where I was before, no Device Manager
> > error on boot up however the IE 7 problem persists. The error message after
> > trying to shutdown a pop up says:
> >
> > APP Name: iexplore.exe
> > appver 7.06.000.1675
> > modnam unknown
> > modver 0.0.0.0
> > offset 04b3f301
> >
> > Peter
> >
> > "Peter" wrote:
> >
> > > Hello Again,
> > >
> > > Unfortunatly yes, Avast was running in the background as the SP3
> > > installation Instructions did not specify to disable it. I should've known
> > > better! I do not use Ad-Aware Pro so that should not be an issue.
> > >
> > > Do you need me to transcribe the Device Manager error message?
> > >
> > > Thanks loads!
> > >
> > > Peter
> > >
> > >
> > > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> > >
> > > > You're welcome. I would not have recommended using System Restore yet.
> > > >
> > > > > I run AVAST and AdAware for virus /spyware protection.
> > > >
> > > > Was Avast and/or Ad-Aware's Ad-Watch (only available if it's Ad-Aware Pro)
> > > > running in the background when you installed and/or uninstalled WinXP SP3?
> > > >
> > > > > I'm getting a Device Manager error message after all is loaded.
> > > >
> > > > The verbatim error message may prove helpful.
> > > > --
> > > > ~PA Bear
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Peter wrote:
> > > > > Thanks PA Bear,
> > > > >
> > > > > I uninstalled WinXP SP3 to no avail so I did a system restore which did
> > > > > the
> > > > > trick as far as the IE problem goes however, now at boot up, I'm getting a
> > > > The message won't allow me
> > > > > to copy the text of the error message here but I could transcribe it if
> > > > > required?
> > > > >
> > > > > I run AVAST and AdAware for virus /spyware protection.
> > > > >
> > > > > Thank you so much for your help!
> > > > >
> > > > > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> > > > >> I am assuming you installed IE7 before you installed WinXP SP3.
> > > > >>
> > > > >> If you uninstall WinXP SP3 via Add/Remove Programs, does the behavior
> > > > >> persist?
> > > > >>
> > > > >> WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation (and
> > > > >> Uninstall)
> > > > >> http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron...tallation.aspx
> > > > >>
> > > > >> How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 3 from your computer:
> > > > >> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950249
> > > > >>
> > > > >> What anti-virus application or security suite is installed? What
> > > > >> anti-spyware applications (other than Defender)? What third-party
> > > > >> firewall
> > > > >> (if any)? Were any of these applications running in the background when
> > > > >> you installed WinXP SP3?
> > > > >> --
> > > > >> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> > > > >> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> > > > >> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> > > > >> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
> > > > >>
> > > > >>
> > > > >> Peter wrote:
> > > > >>> I'm using XP with Internet Explorer 7. Ever since I installed service
> > > > >>> pack
> > > > >>> 3, IE encounters a problem and shuts down all windows after any pop up
> > > > >>> is
> > > > >>> closed. I've restored original settings as directed on the Microsoft
> > > > >>> website
> > > > >>> with no luck.
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>> Any Suggestions?
> > > >
> > > >

Dear Pa Bear,

Sorry for all the extra chatter to myself!

Here's where I'm at: Ive uninstalled IE 7 and am now on IE 6 with great
success! Everything working fine as it should. I'm also back to XP SP2.
Should I upgrade back to IE 7 and install SP3 or just leave things as is?

Thanks again for your help and sorry for the long winded posts.

Peter

"Peter" wrote:

> And now this "Add On error message: toolband.dll" ?
>
> "Peter" wrote:
>
> > Also, I just noticed that when closing some pop ups, all IE windows close
> > without any error messages such as after posting this new message?
> >
> > "Peter" wrote:
> >
> > > I undid the restore and am back to where I was before, no Device Manager
> > > error on boot up however the IE 7 problem persists. The error message after
> > > trying to shutdown a pop up says:
> > >
> > > APP Name: iexplore.exe
> > > appver 7.06.000.1675
> > > modnam unknown
> > > modver 0.0.0.0
> > > offset 04b3f301
> > >
> > > Peter
> > >
> > > "Peter" wrote:
> > >
> > > > Hello Again,
> > > >
> > > > Unfortunatly yes, Avast was running in the background as the SP3
> > > > installation Instructions did not specify to disable it. I should've known
> > > > better! I do not use Ad-Aware Pro so that should not be an issue.
> > > >
> > > > Do you need me to transcribe the Device Manager error message?
> > > >
> > > > Thanks loads!
> > > >
> > > > Peter
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > You're welcome. I would not have recommended using System Restore yet.
> > > > >
> > > > > > I run AVAST and AdAware for virus /spyware protection.
> > > > >
> > > > > Was Avast and/or Ad-Aware's Ad-Watch (only available if it's Ad-Aware Pro)
> > > > > running in the background when you installed and/or uninstalled WinXP SP3?
> > > > >
> > > > > > I'm getting a Device Manager error message after all is loaded.
> > > > >
> > > > > The verbatim error message may prove helpful.
> > > > > --
> > > > > ~PA Bear
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Peter wrote:
> > > > > > Thanks PA Bear,
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I uninstalled WinXP SP3 to no avail so I did a system restore which did
> > > > > > the
> > > > > > trick as far as the IE problem goes however, now at boot up, I'm getting a
> > > > > The message won't allow me
> > > > > > to copy the text of the error message here but I could transcribe it if
> > > > > > required?
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I run AVAST and AdAware for virus /spyware protection.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Thank you so much for your help!
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> > > > > >> I am assuming you installed IE7 before you installed WinXP SP3.
> > > > > >>
> > > > > >> If you uninstall WinXP SP3 via Add/Remove Programs, does the behavior
> > > > > >> persist?
> > > > > >>
> > > > > >> WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation (and
> > > > > >> Uninstall)
> > > > > >> http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron...tallation.aspx
> > > > > >>
> > > > > >> How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 3 from your computer:
> > > > > >> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950249
> > > > > >>
> > > > > >> What anti-virus application or security suite is installed? What
> > > > > >> anti-spyware applications (other than Defender)? What third-party
> > > > > >> firewall
> > > > > >> (if any)? Were any of these applications running in the background when
> > > > > >> you installed WinXP SP3?
> > > > > >> --
> > > > > >> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> > > > > >> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> > > > > >> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> > > > > >> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
> > > > > >>
> > > > > >>
> > > > > >> Peter wrote:
> > > > > >>> I'm using XP with Internet Explorer 7. Ever since I installed service
> > > > > >>> pack
> > > > > >>> 3, IE encounters a problem and shuts down all windows after any pop up
> > > > > >>> is
> > > > > >>> closed. I've restored original settings as directed on the Microsoft
> > > > > >>> website
> > > > > >>> with no luck.
> > > > > >>>
> > > > > >>> Any Suggestions?
> > > > >
> > > > >

Here's what I'd recommend, Peter:

1. Reinstall WinXP SP3 *exactly* per
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron...tallation.aspx

NB: Reboot twice!

2. Go to Windows Update website | Select CUSTOM and scan | Install any
critical security updates offered but do *not* install IE7. Follow all
prompts.

3. Assuming all is well, the following is required reading IMHO before
(re)installing IE7:

Sandi's Installation Tips <= Steps #1-8, #10 & #11; take note of #12, then
STOP!
http://www.ie-vista.com/known_issues.html#pre-install
(ignore any references to Vista)

And I strongly recommend using
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/dow.../getitnow.mspx as the
installation source, not Automatic/Windows Update.

Alternately, use this Direct Download link:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...0-081805b2f90b

Tip: Save the installer to your desktop, do not Run it.

Make *certain* that you check in at Windows Update again immediately after
installing IE7 to install any other critical updates offered. If Optional
Updates category offers Root Certificates update, I recommend installing it
to take full advantage of IE7's additional security.

IEBlog : IE7 Installation and Anti-Malware Applications
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/200...lications.aspx

IEBlog: IE and Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/200...and-xpsp3.aspx

Good luck!
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/




Peter wrote:
> Dear Pa Bear,
>
> Sorry for all the extra chatter to myself!
>
> Here's where I'm at: Ive uninstalled IE 7 and am now on IE 6 with great
> success! Everything working fine as it should. I'm also back to XP SP2.
> Should I upgrade back to IE 7 and install SP3 or just leave things as is?
>
> Thanks again for your help and sorry for the long winded posts.
>
>> And now this "Add On error message: toolband.dll" ?
>>
>>> Also, I just noticed that when closing some pop ups, all IE windows
>>> close
>>> without any error messages such as after posting this new message?
>>>
>>>> I undid the restore and am back to where I was before, no Device
>>>> Manager
>>>> error on boot up however the IE 7 problem persists. The error message
>>>> after trying to shutdown a pop up says:
>>>>
>>>> APP Name: iexplore.exe
>>>> appver 7.06.000.1675
>>>> modnam unknown
>>>> modver 0.0.0.0
>>>> offset 04b3f301
>>>>
>>>>> Unfortunatly yes, Avast was running in the background as the SP3
>>>>> installation Instructions did not specify to disable it. I should've
>>>>> known better! I do not use Ad-Aware Pro so that should not be an
>>>>> issue.
>>>>>
>>>>> Do you need me to transcribe the Device Manager error message?
>>>>>
>>>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>>>>>> You're welcome. I would not have recommended using System Restore
>>>>>> yet.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I run AVAST and AdAware for virus /spyware protection.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Was Avast and/or Ad-Aware's Ad-Watch (only available if it's Ad-Aware
>>>>>> Pro) running in the background when you installed and/or uninstalled
>>>>>> WinXP SP3?
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I'm getting a Device Manager error message after all is loaded.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> The verbatim error message may prove helpful.
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> ~PA Bear
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Peter wrote:
>>>>>>> Thanks PA Bear,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I uninstalled WinXP SP3 to no avail so I did a system restore which
>>>>>>> did the
>>>>>>> trick as far as the IE problem goes however, now at boot up, I'm
>>>>>>> getting a
>>>>>> The message won't allow me
>>>>>>> to copy the text of the error message here but I could transcribe it
>>>>>>> if required?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I run AVAST and AdAware for virus /spyware protection.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Thank you so much for your help!
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>>>>>>>> I am assuming you installed IE7 before you installed WinXP SP3.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> If you uninstall WinXP SP3 via Add/Remove Programs, does the
>>>>>>>> behavior
>>>>>>>> persist?
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation
>>>>>>>> (and
>>>>>>>> Uninstall)
>>>>>>>> http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron...tallation.aspx
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 3 from your computer:
>>>>>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950249
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> What anti-virus application or security suite is installed? What
>>>>>>>> anti-spyware applications (other than Defender)? What third-party
>>>>>>>> firewall
>>>>>>>> (if any)? Were any of these applications running in the background
>>>>>>>> when you installed WinXP SP3?
>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>>>>>>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
>>>>>>>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
>>>>>>>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Peter wrote:
>>>>>>>>> I'm using XP with Internet Explorer 7. Ever since I installed
>>>>>>>>> service pack
>>>>>>>>> 3, IE encounters a problem and shuts down all windows after any
>>>>>>>>> pop
>>>>>>>>> up is
>>>>>>>>> closed. I've restored original settings as directed on the
>>>>>>>>> Microsoft
>>>>>>>>> website
>>>>>>>>> with no luck.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Any Suggestions?