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blockfrom3062

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Can't launch Internet Explorer
« on: February 04, 2006, 09:42:41 PM »
This is my first post.  I'm still a little unsure of how to receive replies here.

Up until recently I was using Internet Explorer 6.0.  I don't know whether I got a virus or what.  I still have and had running when this happened, a firewall (Zone Labs) and Norton anti-virus (up to date).  I installed Spybot and Webroot and now I cannot launch Internet Explorer.  When I try I get the Open with which program Windows XP box.  I can't even find Internet Explorer on my all programs (start menu) or anywhere.  I am using Netscape and Firefox browsers.  

Up until today I could not launch Norton anti-virus although it was running automatically on schedule each week.    I fixed that problem by stopping Spybot from blocking a program.  I have no idea why Spybot chose to block it, but it did.  I guess it found some spyware in the folder.

Also, I think I tried to download IE 6.0 two weeks ago, but couldn't - I don't remember the reason - maybe I was doing something wrong.  Any help would be appreciated.  I'm actually running pretty well with Foxfire, but there are some applications that require IE and can't be opened with Foxfire.

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    Re: Can't launch Internet Explorer
    « Reply #1 on: February 10, 2006, 05:29:54 AM »
    try deleting webroot or spybot. Also, when I installed Zone Alarm, my internet didn't work until I re-installed that program. Check to make sure that none of the programs are blocking the internet too.
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