I have been having this problem for some time. internet explore doesn’t even have to be open for it to occur. Suddenly my computer freezes, and if I can get task manager open (rarely) it shows internet explorer CPU is 99 to 100% and I cannot end the process. I cannot close anything with the X or right mouse on the task bar and exit so i just power it off, count to five and restart.
If I had to guess it started when I tried the IE7 beta for a few days and then removed it.
What I have done so far:
1. Repair office
2. SFC /Scannow
3. Uninstall IE, reboot and re-install in Windows Addons.
I have too many programs installed (network administrator) to consider formatting and re-installing XP pro SP2.
I have Firefox installed, but don’t like using it.
Any ideas how to fix?
Would installing IE7RC1 be an option?
