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I.E. locks up computer while on the web

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by zlitocook

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H.P. vectra vl PII, WIN95, I.E. 4.0, 32MB, 6 GIG all service packs. Removed M.S. dat files from history. No cookies, temp or temp internet files. Defraged and scandisked. Updated and ran virus scan. When using I.E. computer locks up have to hold on switch until it reboots or unplug. Will do same thing if trying to open history folder.

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by zlitocook

Only a few things added to computer befor it started doing this. All are simple programs and do not affect I.E.

by ann777

Upgrade IE to 5.5 and that should work fine. Many java enabled sites will hang on 4.0 -- our users using win95 and ie 4.01 started experiencing the same type of issues. start IE with the home page of microsoft and download 5.5 install -- or www.download.com or www.tucows.com and do the same.

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