HELP! Internet Explorer problem?

My internet explorer suddenly started opening multiple explorer windows automatically whenever i type an address in the address bar (like www.yahoo.com, or www.google.com). it opens many explorer windows (about 30-50) with the message "Invalid syntax error" on the explorer's title bar and on the address bar it is "http:///". I've tried everything like uninstalling the version 7 which i've been using for a long time %26amp; scanning my Pc for viruses, bugs, etc but the problem still persists. I don't know if it is caused by a bug or something %26amp; I didn't installed any software b4 the error. The pop-up blocker is set to OFF but it isn't helping. I don't know what else to do. Pls can anyone help me. Plsssssssss! Thanks.

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Your the umpteenth person, that I heard, talk about having problems with IE, There seems to be many issues with this and previous versions. my advise to you, would be to get Mozilla Firefox, safer browsing, a much better browsing experience.

Good Luck

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Could be some file corruption. First update and scan your computer with your security products such as antivirus and antispyware applications in Safe Mode. If your computer comes up clean after running your resident security products, you may want to consider running a System File Checker (SFC). This can also be run in Safe Mode should you prefer.

To get into Safe Mode, reboot and then either hold down or tap the F8 key repeatedly while the computer is starting up. To run SFC, close all applications such as Office, Messenger, Email, etc, and go to:

- Start

- Run

- Type in sfc /scannow (include the space before the " / ")

What SFC does is that it attempts to fix or replace critical operating system files. Sometimes this can be done without the installation disk, however it may prompt you for the appropriate operating system installation disk. If that is the case, then you know that you definitely have major file corruption or something missing. Insert the disk if prompted. Also you should run SFC using the Administrator account.

If you have the Vista operating system, the steps are a bit different due to the UAC. See the link below.

http://vistasupport.mvps.org/system_file...

Don't surf, play games or do anything while SFC runs. After it is completed, reboot your computer.

One of the major culprits in missing or corrupt operating system files is running a registry cleaner or optimizer. They can flag important shared files for deletion or cleanup. Another cause is malware.

NOTE: Before running any registry cleaner or editing the registry, always ensure you back it up first. If the registry cleaner you are using doesn't have that function, you can do it manually. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322756
Spyware?

Free - For starters, download, update and run a full scan using SuperAntiSpyware (SAS) http://www.superantispyware.com/

SAS is an exceptionally easy to use application that will remove the majority of difficult Trojans and Worms, not just the easy ones. In addition it has the ability to remove Vundo and Smitfraud infections. SAS can lock your home page to prevent browser hi-jacking attempts.

If possible it is recommended that you load SAS in normal mode but run it in Safe Mode. Safe Mode can be started by continually pressing F8 during the boot sequence. If you are badly infected you might need to run SAS more than once to help clean your system. Afterwards if the only infections now being shown are in System Restore, once you are completely satisfied that you can boot normally, you can either delete the infected restore points manually, or temporarily turn off System Restore to purge the files.

Assuming you have some real awkward infections that persist even after trying all the above I suggest you download a dedicated Smitfraud removal program from:

http://www.afterdawn.com/software/deskto...

If possible run in Safe Mode.

Likewise the dedicated VundoFix:

http://vundofix.atribune.org/

Good luck %26amp; safe surfing.

wdw
Only a thought, but have you visited the

Microsoft site for updates like SP2 download

or an update of I.E ?
pop up blocker should be on if you want to block or stop pop ups!

as for your problem i had a similer problem when i had the skype tool bar installed try uninstalling any no microsoft tol bars.

turn off system restore.

now uninstall internet explorer 7

use your original restore CD/DVD to install internet explorer from the operating sytems install disc.

restart the computer.

restart in safe mode and scan your system for malware. if you are using av-gold as your malware protection program you are infected with malware (spybot search and destroy lists this as one of over 10000 malware items it knows about.

avg is only mentioned due to its poularity and the fact that it wa and is know to do more harm than good (when i tried it several years ago). I now use a much better defence package.

your firewall should be correctly configured to warn you of all outbound connections. and to block and or warn you of incoming connections.

if you have turned off these warnings or your firewall has been left set to it's manufacturer default settings you are at risk of malware entering your system and causing the symptoms you listed.

if cleaning your system in the above manner still fails you have two options scrap the computer or hard drives and replace them, OR reformat your hard drives and reinstall your operating system, then reconfigure your malware defence programs. once these are configured only then connect the computer to your modem and internet. get all the official updates for your operating system restart as required.

once all updates are done for both your operating system and the malware programs have the latest updates scan your computer for known malware. only once the scans are completed and your defence (firewall etc) are configured correctly proceed with re-installing all your other software.

as for the data in your "my docs folder or wherever you store any documents you create you need to back up those to cd or dvd or external hard drive and only re-install those to the original location once you have scanned them for any malware that may have infected your personal data files.

again you only need to go as far as a reformat and reinstall if you can't get the program to reinstall.

you may like to try to restore to a date BEFORE this problem was noticed. if this does not resolve the problem attempt to install and use registry clean expert demo version and or buy the full unlocked version. the difference between the demo and full is the demo only fixes a few problems per scan and fix cycle where the full program fixes all items it detects however to be sure your computer is fixed you would run the scan and fix program several times for best results until the program reports no errors.

see http://www.registry-clean.net for the program.
Has to be file corruption.Re-install internet explorer.