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82043 2002-09-22 10:32:00 I have this problem. I run Windows XP home. Quite suddenly, both Windows explorer and internet explorer wont work. I get a message saying that "it has incountered an error and must close" . After sending numerous error messages to Microsoft I am at a loss as to what to do next. I have had to borrow a computer to post this message.

Any help will be appreciated.

Thanks

Lessur
lessur (1570)
82044 2002-09-22 11:09:00 Both IE and E are somewhat integrated .

Firstly, go Start - Run - then in the run dialogue box type SFC <space>/scannow (the space is needed, just one between sfc and /

Case is not important . It may ask for your installCD or the location of your cab files if pre-installed .

It will look for any damaged system files and replace them . Its a good place to start . Next I would try a re-install of IE6 . Most computer magazines have it on the cover CD these days .
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