the past few days when i use i.e. i get an error message saying explorer needs to close. it seems to always happen if there is a popup on whatever page i am looking at.
Which version of
Windows are you running? What you are describing is a common problem with
Win9x running out of resources. One indirect solution is to install the
Google Toolbar, as it has a real nice pop-up stopper built in.
Another thing you might try is viewing and noting the details when the "must close" box pops up. This option is useful for tracking problems, whether you actually send the report or not.
Are you running a firewall and anti-virus software? A firewall is less-needed if you are on dial-up rather than broadband.
How much memory do you have? You
may have either insufficient memory or an actual memory problem.
Here's a few
free utilities that may help you track this down:
TinyResMeter --
http://perso.accelance.net/~pesoft/trm/us_trm.html
Works well to monitor system resources
and it's a screen-grabber.
MemTest86 --
http://memtest86.com
An excellent memory tester. Creates a bootable floppy or CD, depending on which version of the file you download.
Grisoft AVG --
http://www.Grisoft.com
An excellent anti-virus program that's not only more effective than
McAfee, but
much less of a resource hog than
Norton and it's free for personal use.
Spybot - Search & Destroy --
http://Security.Kolla.de
Spyware/adware tool. Donationware. Also see the forums, good info.
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