Here's the problem, just today, my IE (not 6.0, that's another story) keeps telling me that Iexplorer caused an error in WININET.DLL and subsequently closes. I've searched this site and get referred to the microsoft website. That's all fine and dandy, but since I'm now using Netscape as my browser, it crashes before I can see those articles. Any help would be appreciated...

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SYMPTOMS
When you type an address in the Address box in Internet Explorer, you may receive the following error message:

IEXPLORE caused an Invalid Page Fault in module Wininet.dll
Or, you may receive the following error message when you type in the Run dialog box:
EXPLORER caused an Invalid Page Fault in module Wininet.dll

CAUSE
This behavior can occur if the AutoComplete feature for Internet Explorer or Windows Explorer is trying to use corrupted information in the History folder.

RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue:

On the Tools menu in Internet Explorer, click Internet Options .

Click the Advanced tab.

Click to clear the Use inline AutoComplete for Web addresses and Use inline AutoComplete for Windows Explorer check boxes.

Click OK .

Reboot your computer. Press and hold down F8 while the computer boots to display the Startup menu.

Choose Command Prompt Only , and then press ENTER.

Type the following items, pressing ENTER after each item:

cd\windows
deltree downlo~1
deltree tempor~1
deltree history
deltree cookies
NOTE : Press Y if you are prompted to confirm any deletion.

Reboot your your computer normally.

On the Tools menu in Internet Explorer, click Internet Options .

Click the Advanced tab.

Click to select the Use inline AutoComplete for Web addresses and Use inline AutoComplete for Windows Explorer check boxes.

Click OK .

You can test the AutoComplete feature by typing several different addresses in the Address box (one at a time):
Type www.msn.com and load the page.

Type www.yahoo.com and load the page.

Type www.msn and see if the AutoComplete list is displayed.

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Jimi_l

Here's the problem, when I use F8 to get to get to the startup menu, command prompt only doesn't work. However, when WinMe loads, I can get to the prompt and delete those files.

Secondly, on my IE, there is only one box for autocomplete. It doesn't matter if it's checked or not, it still doesn't fix my error. I can't even log onto the internet with IE. I've even tried to download IE6, but I still get problems similar to other people. After uninstalling IE6, it still doesn't work (no big surprise). So, I pulled out my Office 2000 disc, like microsoft suggests, to reinstall IE, but that won't let me because it detects an updated version.

Would it be okay to delete the IE folder and all subfolders? Or would this cause more trouble than it's worth?

Many Thanks