At Random Times Internet Explorer Opens Multiple Copies Causing Windows to Crash
You're browsing your favorite Website, when suddenly a flurry of Internet Explorer windows appears out of nowhere. When you try to shut down the program, your whole system locks up. While this can be a bewildering experience, don't panic. Your problem can likely be fixed with a software update or some improved security measures.
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Pop-Ups
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Pop-up ads are the bane of many an Internet user. While Internet Explorer does its best to block pop-up ads, some still get through. Even if the windows that are opening on their own are blank, they could be pop-ups run by a particularly tricky bit of JavaScript (the computer language usually used to create pop-ups). A software or system crash can be due to IE's pop-up blocker and the site's JavaScript wrestling with each other. As of the time this article was written, the majority of Websites choose not to utilize pop-up ads. Stick to trusted, well-known sites to try to avoid this problem.
Outdated Software
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Internet Explorer is regularly updated to fix bugs and glitches. Using an old version of IE might be the source of your problem. To update to the newest version, visit Microsoft's Internet Explorer website and click the "Upgrade Now" button. It is always best to download updates for any program as soon as they are released.
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Add-ons
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Browser add-ons help you to customize your Internet usage. They're useful tools, but some add-ons can cause instabilities within your browser. If you suspect an add-on of causing your browser to freak out, uninstall the browser entirely. Perform a clean reinstall without any add-ons. Reinstall your add-ons one at a time and visit your favorite sites before installing any others. In this way, you can narrow down which add-on is the culprit of your browser troubles.
Malware
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Viruses and spyware can wreak havoc with all your computer programs, including your browser. If you haven't run a virus scan in a while, perform a full scan of your system to find any no-good programs that may be lurking in the background. If you don't have anti-virus software or a firewall installed, you need to. Leaving your computer open to viruses and other attacks can cause much larger problems than just a crashing browser. See Resources for examples of security programs.
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