"DC" <DC@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:37804F07-C39E-446E-8165-848C07E62800@microsoft.com
> I have a problem where my IE 6 using XP SP2 starts then closes in
> "standard view mode". In order for it to stay open I must hit F11
> while IE is opening. If I catch it just right it will stay open in
> "full screen mode". As soon as I change it back to "standard view
> mode" it imediately closes.
>
> I have run several virus detection and spam programs in safe mode and
> found nothing. Hijackthis also finds no problems.
>
> Any suggestions would be welcome.
>
> Thanks,
> DC

You might be infested with malware.
What You Should Know About Spyware
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...ssoftware.mspx

Help with Hijackware
All MS - MVP Sites.
(http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm)
(http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm)
(http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm)
(http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/Darnit.htm)
(http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm)

Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315

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