I'm sorry, but the subject line doesn't allow you to write a very specific header. I'm having trouble with Outlook Express and Internet Explorer. When I try to click a link from within OE, nothing happens. The hand icon looks fine, but when you click the link, nothing happens. My other problem is with IE. When I try to open a link in a new tab, it'll say it's connecting, but never does. It just hangs there. I've tried various methods I've Googled and nothing seems to help. I feel I should mention that I have these problems after recovering from the Conficker virus. There were some other issues that I already had to fix, but luckily I was able to resolve them. However, the OE and IE problems won't seem to go away :-( Please help. Thank you, Justin

You should optimize your Internet explorer. You should delete all temporary files, temporary internet files, browsing history,Clear SSL and set all setting as default level. You should also scan your computer with Malwarebytes in Safe Mode. Open Internet explorer. Go to "Tools" > Internet options. In general tab click on "Delete files, Delete cookies, Clear History. In Security tab, click on "Default level". In Content tab, click on "Clear SSL" In Advanced tab, click on "Restore Default" and Unchecked- third party browser extensions from browsing list in Advance tab. Click on Apply and OK. Restart the computer and then check.

Hi, Thanks for the reply, but I tried everything you mentioned and I receive the same results :-( - Justin

You can visit this helpful Microsoft link--- http://support.microsoft.com/kb/281679

Hey again, That's actually one of the articles I discovered when Googling. It didn't work. The registry is fine and the dlls register without any problems. I can't use the hotfix, 'cause it's for IE 5 and 6. I'm using 7. OE opens so fast that I can't even tell which version it is for sure. - (still crossing my fingers)

Just a quick thought... Do you think I should give it a shot to re-install whichever version of IE/OE is on my XP disc? It'll be a pain in the arse, but it might be worth a try. I don't know how I'd go about only installing those elements of Windows though :-/

You should uninstall IE 7 and then check with IE 6. After Uninstallation of IE 7, by default IE 6 install in your computer. Follow this link for uninstallation of IE 7. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927177