Given the error message you receive from using the icon on the desktop (note: that, too, should be a shortcut), try navigating to "local drive:\Program Files\internet explorer," right-clicking iexplorer(.exe), selecting properties, selecting the "compatibility" tab, and unchecking the box next to "run this program in compatibility mode for." Go ahead and uncheck any other boxes that are checked, "OK" your way out, and try loading Internet Explorer again, rebooting first if needed. If that doesn't work, click here for instructions of how to repair/reinstall Internet Explorer in Windows XP.
Hope this helps,
John
Hello. 3 days ago, I opened IE and tried to open a page. It did not work. Then, I tried looking at the options, but it wouldn't open. I switched my user-account and there, the options opened, but the page still did not. So whenever I type an address or try to open a page, it won't work. The hour-glass shows up, but nothing else. Right now, I have to use my back-up, Opera. But I feel more comfortable using IE, plus most sites work best with it, plus I need IE for Windows Update. All other browsers are working - Mozilla Navigator, Mozilla Firefox, and Opera, but IE won't work. This is been happening when I use my Quick Launch Button. But when I use the non-shortcut .exe file found on the desktop, it shows a message: This is being run in compatibility mode and not all features are enabled.
This is the only difference, else is the same.
(IE6, WINXPSP2)
I really need help guys, thanks!

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