Most often some add-on. Disable all in Tools>Manage Add-ons. If OK now, gradually add what you need and note which one causes this. Please tell the outcome of your experiments.
Kees
Have Windows Vista Home Premium.
The IE8 stops working frequently.
Please advise what I can do and how to do it.
I am not too technical so would appreciate simple instructions.
Appreciate your knowledge and assistance with thanks.

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