Runtime Error

[yvinbldr]

   All this is new to me, so pls. be patient.  I'm running Windows XP SP2.  When I try to log into Internet Explorer I get the Runtime Error:
Program C:Program Files\Internet Explorer\explore.exe
This application has requested the Runtime to termnate in an unusual way.  Please contact the application support team for more info.

Any ideas on how to fix this?

[merlin_2]

Are you sure this is winxp !

[yvinbldr]

yes.  and it just stopped working all the sudden.

[merlin_2]

Either download spysweeper<the best> or run the spyware scan>>the choice is yours!Link:>http://www.webroot.com/downloads/?WRSID=a14efb65c76f5346b3007468184abc19

[Raptor]

Virus scanners
AVG Free
-- Anti virus scanner
Trend Micro Housecall
-- Online anti virus scanner.

Anti spy/malware
Microsoft Antispyware
-- Anti spyware scanner. Windows XP Home and Professional only.
Spybot Search & Destroy
-- Anti spyware scanner
Adaware SE Personal
-- Anti spyware scanner

Firewalls
Use both a hardware and software firewall.
Be advised as dual software firewalls may cause problems

ZoneAlarm Free
-- Free firewall - more user friendly
Sygate Personal
-- Free firewall - more configuration options

Removal tools
The following files are not substitutes for the ones described above.
They are either diagnostic tools or removal tools for malware of a certain kind

HijackThis
-- Manual malware remover. Post the HijackThis log generated only if requested!
McAfee Stinger
-- Virus removal tool. No substitute for a fully functional virus scanner!
CWshredder
-- CoolWebSearch removal tool. Widely known and persistant Hijacker.