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Internet Explorer will not stay open

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by inmedia48

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I have a machine running win98 w/IE 6.0 and all the latest service/security packs and patches applied. When I try to open IE I get the message that IE has encountered an error and will shut down. There is a check box that is checked by default to restart IE so things just go in circles.
I have uninstalled, rolled back to previous versions (back to 5.0) and with very simular results.
I order to have a browser I am using Opera which is OK but I really want IE back.
Help!

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by parvus1202

Yes, IE 6.0 has done it again, messed up another computer. I encountered the same problem, tried 3 months to find a cure, but lastly the only one I found was to fresh install. Clean up your HDD and install Win 98, but never go back to IE6, NEVER!!!.The worst written browser. Stay with IE5.5.

by netuser

Using Windows update, download and install a new copy of IE 6 and all the latest service packs and patches.

by sparky123456

Try looking at the details of the error - it should list a filename or error number that might indicate where the problem is - also try uninstalling from control panel and pick repair option - then if that does not work try restore option - then ya-if that doesnt work reinstall it

by inmedia48

I have uninstalled/reinstalled, rolled back to 5.0, rolled forward to 6.0 again and even reinstalled win98(not a clean install). No good.

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