This is specific for PDF files that pop up which is annoying at all times but unacceptable when I need information from secured environments such as bank accounts. None of the issues in 'related topics' seem to address this issue. Stefaands

Hello, This is a generic answer, how to disable add-ons, assuming that's the problem. Please be more specific in your question. To start the process of troubleshooting, run IE7 with no add-ons so see if an incompatible browser add-on or extension is at the root of your troubles Click Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> System Tools, and then click Internet Explorer (No Add-ons). If your browser appears to be working properly in Internet Explorer (No Add-ons) mode, continue with the following steps to help identify which add-on may be causing the problems: To isolate the specific browser add-on that is contributing to the issue, you can use IEs Manage Add-ons feature to pick specific add-ons to disable: Click Tools -> Internet Options. Click the Programs tab, then Manage add-ons (see figure below): Note: The Manage Add-ons option under Tools is disabled in No Add-ons mode so you must go to Internet Options, Programs, Manage add-ons to manually enable/disable add-ons. Select an add-on in the Name list, and then click Disable (see figures below): Click OK, OK again, OK again and then close IE. Restart IE normally and see if your problem is resolved. If it is, you should uninstall the specific add-on via Control Panels Add/Remove Programs or the applications own uninstaller. If the problem persists, you will need to repeat steps 1-3 until you have identified the specific add-on causing the problem. Here's the Adobe forum FYI: http://forums.adobe.com/community/adobe_reader_forums/adobe_reader Miguel Fra | Falcon IT Services, Miami, FL www.falconitservices.com | www.falconits.com | Blog

Hello, This is a generic answer, how to disable add-ons, assuming that's the problem. Please be more specific in your question. To start the process of troubleshooting, run IE7 with no add-ons so see if an incompatible browser add-on or extension is at the root of your troubles Click Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> System Tools, and then click Internet Explorer (No Add-ons). If your browser appears to be working properly in Internet Explorer (No Add-ons) mode, continue with the following steps to help identify which add-on may be causing the problems: To isolate the specific browser add-on that is contributing to the issue, you can use IEs Manage Add-ons feature to pick specific add-ons to disable: Click Tools -> Internet Options. Click the Programs tab, then Manage add-ons (see figure below): Note: The Manage Add-ons option under Tools is disabled in No Add-ons mode so you must go to Internet Options, Programs, Manage add-ons to manually enable/disable add-ons. Select an add-on in the Name list, and then click Disable (see figures below): Click OK, OK again, OK again and then close IE. Restart IE normally and see if your problem is resolved. If it is, you should uninstall the specific add-on via Control Panels Add/Remove Programs or the applications own uninstaller. If the problem persists, you will need to repeat steps 1-3 until you have identified the specific add-on causing the problem. Here's the Adobe forum FYI: http://forums.adobe.com/community/adobe_reader_forums/adobe_reader Miguel Fra | Falcon IT Services, Miami, FL www.falconitservices.com | www.falconits.com | Blog

Open up IE, next go to the right hand corner of the sub menu, click on tools>internet option>advanced tab. Under reset internet explorer settings, click on the reset tab. Once done, relaunch IE again, try downloading a pdf file again & see how it goes Please remember to click Mark as Answer on the post that helps you, and to click Unmark as Answer if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.

Also, if the issue persists, can you open the Action Center on the taskbar > Maintenance > View reliability history > View all problem reports Can you right-click on a few of the "Internet Explorer" "Stopped working" errors > View technical details What are the details of the errors? There is a "Copy to Clipboard" link at the bottom. Paste the information into Notepad and recopy the information from Notepad to post here.