I cant even begin to tell you how frustrated I am! boooo!

For starters, I have a problem with Internet Explorer (or some mutation of it): I cant download anything from net...and I mean ANYTHING! Not even a file that could help me with this JAM.

The normal WINDOWS I.E has been replaced with a "windows live" explorer thing. all the normal features like , file, edit, view,favorites, etc...have been replaced by buttons for windows live gallery, msnbc, msn butterfly, faves for windows live, groups, a hammer (help I assume bcz clickin it does nothing!!) as well as a help button (a questionmark icon--it does nothing either when clicked.) On the title bar at the top, and the task bar below just has a letter E with cirlce (IE icon).

If thats not cool enuf to garner sympathy..while typing this, I realize I cant use the delete button (have to use the backspace) and I cant right click to copy&paste. WEEEE!!

Someone suggested going into the control panel, and clicking the internet options file there...well that would be great..if I could actually OPEN the folder!!!! I click..it just sits there..stares back at me thinking, "What an idiot."

Soo..if my download issues, my defunct basic windows capability and inability to access internet options all combined, arent a whirlwind of excitement...I have no windows xp disk to reinstall anything if that is the answer to this dilemna! or if havin me go download was the answer..cant do that obviously.

Im so thrilled, I could just stab my eye out with a red pen.

A regcure 1.52 was run to SEE if it would fix anything. it really didnt. A sys.restore a couple diff times didnt help either. I have win xp with service pack 3 by the way..

Here I am , in all my glory...whimpering and waiting for someone to guide me away from tossin my computer. Any takers?? Anyone?


..please??... Borrow an XP CD of the same version and Service Packs...
Repair Install of XP

I suggest reading it thru so you understand the procedure and prining out a copy for reference...
If done properly all your apps and data will be intact.
If done improperly your apps and data will be gone but you will have a fresh install of XP...As Patio says, sound a major prob.
Could be worth trying out what you have previously done via Safe Mode before you reinstall tho'
RegardsI have this exact PROBLEM!!!!!!!!!!!!

Been driving me NUTS

I dont have a disk!Is there any other suggestions.

HeeeeeeeeeeelpI have asked everyone I know about this...no one has a cd with service pack 3.

Also, I have found that it ONLY is an issue with the internet. I can cut & paste in word an all other documents. JUST INTERNET!

Since I cant dowload anything, I cant install a fresh IE or firefox or anything.

Any other hints??Give this a go unless you've already tried......
Start>Settings>Control Panel>Add/Remove programs>Set Program Access and Default...Uncheck Microsoft windows and check Custom and select IE

Or

Can you get into Tools>Internet Options>Advanced>Reset Internet Options

Or

If that's no go, you may have a malware issue....perhaps post the SCANS if you can in the other AV forum...seems like IE has been hijacked.