I have just installed a new hard drive with Windows XP because my old one died. Ever since the fresh install I have been having odd issues with Internet Explorer. I try to open certain sites and as the page begins to load then the window automatically closes? I have not had this problem with all sites... only some. On this site...computing.net everytime I press the Back button I get the "Warning page has expired" error. A refresh of the page helps but what a pain! This was never an issue before... and I had the same setup. My Yahoo mail never shows up I have to constantly delete my temp files.. I have a Dell Optiplex GX240. I have tried installing the service pack1 for XP and for IE. I have also tried removing them and with no luck. I have searched for this issue over and over again but cannot seem to locate anyone with the same problem. I am about to format and start over but the curiosity is killing me of what the problem is. I do not have any ad killer installed and i have up to date dat files for my Trend antivirus.. Anyone have any imput? Thanks!! :)

try changing your refresh settings under. Tools>internet options> settings. if you have it set to "refresh on every visit" it will give you that page was expired error. Can't help with the other problems. sorry.

Thanks Phil... but it is already set that way. Strage..