I am running Windows 98 with Internet Explorer 6. I have never had problems and all of a sudden every time I open IE the page loads with all the content showing and then before I even have time to read it or try to move to another website a message comes up saying "Internet Explorer has encountered a problem and needs to close..." and then gives you the option to send or not send the error report to MSN. I have tried everything I can think of including running the IE repair function, looking for conflicting programs, and checking the settings for my computer and internet connection. Through my internet provider I contacted a computer expert who told me my only option was to back up anything important and start fresh with the recovery disk. At this point I would like to consider any other possible alternative. Any advice??? THANKS!!!

Start>Shutdown>Restart in MS-DOS mode.
At the Command prompt, key in the following lines: (Press Enter after each entry.)

cd\
cd windows
smartdrv
deltree tempor~1
deltree history
deltree cookies

Confirm any folder deletion prompt with: Y (for Yes).

When done, Control/Alt/Delete to Reboot and return to Windows.

Test IE.

If no joy, is there a detail button on the message? If so, check to see if the problem is caused by the file PDM.dll