Strange XP/IE 8 problem

[smib]

I recently had an update a few weeks ago for IE 8 and some other updates. Ever since then, my computer acts like (at start up) the this IE8 update just occurred. I see it loading some dll. files before going to my desktop and my start page is IE8 Welcome screen. Also, I use Windows Live Mail with MSN messenger. They both now WILL NOT remember my user or passwords, even after I check the save password boxes.. Also, any changes I make in Internet Explorer never saves, such as making folders, deleted a favorite. My wife says she thinks that this problem was before the update, but I noticed it then.

My system is a Dell Dimesion 9150, Windows XP, 8500GT Nvidia, 3 MG Ram.

Thanks for any help.

[Ironman]

Try This:
http://blogs.msdn.com/ieinternals/archive/2009/09/11/Troubleshooting-Stored-Login-Problems-in-IE.aspx

[smib]

I did all of the things he suggested, but to no avail.

[Allan]

Uninstall IE8 and see if that helps. You can always reinstall it.