IE7 Issues

[jholland1964]

Have you updated your Java lately? current version is 6.1
When you sign in here do you check box which says "remember me"? If you do that you should have to keep signing in.
Use ONLY Firefox and set it as your DEFAULT browser and see if you keep having these problems. Firefox has the option of always remembering user name and password for various websites if you wish to use it.
Let me know if any of this makes a difference.
To control Start Ups use Mike Lin's StartUp Control Panel. It is FREE, small and very easy to use.
ALL of these items can be removed from Auto Start with Mike Lin's
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StorageGuard
Microsoft Works Update Detection
TempRemove
TkBellExe
iTunesHelper
QuickTime Task
MSMSGS
RealPlayer
PlaxoUpdate
Acrobat Assistant
Microsoft Office
WinZip Quick Pick

[katie]

Yeah, my Java is updated, although I'm now thinking it's an issue w/Java.

I can't use the search function on my computer. I can't open the system restore window.

[jholland1964]

Verify System Restore is active
Verify System Restore is active using the steps below:

1.Click Start, Control Panel, and then double-click the Administrative Tools icon.
2.Double-click the Computer Management icon. The Computer Management window opens.
3.Click the plus ( +) next to Services and Applications in the left window, and then click Services.
4.Double-click System Restore Services in the right window. The System Restore Service Properties window opens.
5.Verify Startup type is set to Automatic and that Service status is started.
*If Startup type is not set to Automatic, click the down arrow and select Automatic.
6.Click Apply and then OK.
7.If Windows prompts you to restart the PC, click Yes
.
Why doesn't Search work?

Open Explorer and go to the Windows\inf folder. Locate the srchasst.inf file. Right click it and select Install. You'll need your XP CD or the files from the i386 folder. (This fix will require you to have your Win XP CD).

The Windows\inf folder is a hidden folder. You can adjust your Explorer Folder Options (View tab) to Show hidden files and folders. You can also click Start, Run and enter %SystemRoot%\inf to open directly to the inf folder.

[katie]

Ok, those suggestions I thought were going to work! But, alas, they didn't.

When I click system restore, the computer sounds like it's loading, but it never does. When I try it again, a window opens, but nothing pops open. It looks like this:


I haven't tried the search fix yet. Have to find the Windows disc.

[katie]

Have I stumped you??

[jholland1964]

Try these suggections;
Method 1.

Go to Start>> Run. Type in:

regsvr32 /i %systemroot%\srchasst\srchui.d*ll [Enter] or Click OK
-OR-
regsvr32 jscript.dll [Enter] or Click OK

If the above did not return Search functionality, then please try the following.



Method 2: (Have your Windows XP CD Available)

1. Logon as Administrator.
2. Go to Start>> Run. Type in:

%systemroot%\inf [Enter] or Click OK.

3. Locate the Srchasst.inf file by going to; Start>> Control Panel>> C:/>> Windows>> INF Folder>> srchasst file.
4. Right-click the Srchasst.inf file, and then click Install. This reinstalls the Search Companion files.

Note: When you're prompted for the system files, insert your Windows XP CD.

[katie]

You are a GENIUS. Seriously! YOu are my hero!!!!!

This

regsvr32 jscript.dll [Enter] or Click OK

Fixed ALLLLLLL the problems!!!!!!!!!

Thank you SO SO SO SO SO SO SO MUCH!!!!!!!

One last question -- what would've caused the 'break' to begin wiht?? Any ideas?