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    made2last Posts: 30, Reputation: 2
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    Oct 2, 2008, 07:16 AM
    Computer freeze up - quit working
    I have a Dell computer with windows XP running with no problems until recently. I
    Decided to download the new Google Browser (Google Chrome Beta
    Version). After a month or so, I decided to uninstall it. That's when the problem started.
    A box would pop up asking "what program do you want to open with" and I would click
    Internet Explorer and could open any program. In an attempt to get rid of that I ran
    System Restore for a month back and ran Registry Mechanic which found 750 errors.
    Quite a lot for sure. Icons are on the computer but it won't do anything at this point.
    Is there anything I can do without getting the help of a tech at a local shop. Thanks... carol
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    Oct 2, 2008, 09:29 AM

    Go to CONTROL PANEL > Internet Options > Programs

    Under "Default Web Browser" click the MAKE DEFAULT button to reset Internet Explorer as you browser.
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    Oct 2, 2008, 06:34 PM

    This is cause by a malware, try to run a anti malware software like malwarebytes and that should fix that...
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