Problem with Internet Explorer

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

Method 1: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.x Repair for Windows XP

From the Start menu, select Run.
In the Open field, type sfc /scannow (Note: There is a space between sfc and /scannow)
Select the OK button.
Follow the prompts throughout the System File Checker process.
Reboot the computer when System File Checker completes.
Method 2: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.x Repair for Windows XP

From the Start menu, select Search, select All Files and Folders.
Select More Advanced Options and place a checkmark beside Search Hidden Files and Folders option.
Ensure that Search System Folders and Search Subfolders are also checked.
In the All or Part of the File Name box, type ie.inf
In the Look In drop-down menu, select C: or the letter of the hard drive that contains the Windows folder.
Click the Search button.
In the search results pane, find the ie.inf file located in Windows\Inf folder.
Right click the ie.inf file and click Install on the context menu.
Reboot the computer when the file copy process is complete.

like many other problems, it may be caused by malware. I have seen malware do anything from not allowing IE to open, no internet, to not being able to print.

scan and clean in safe mode after turning off sys restore.

I recently swapped to firefox and ive found it to be very good. I cant say its better (I havent explored it all yet) than IE but its ceratinly no worse.

Its very similar adn quite easy to switch to.

If you dont have a specific reason for having to use IE then i would suggest a changewould mnsolve the problem. Well not solve it but it wouldnt be a problem anymore