IE SP1 freezes when opening new windows

[GCJ]

Hi folks!

I have the following problem: I have Windows XP with SP1 and IE SP1, both with all the latest updates/patches applied. The thing is that every time a web page tries to open a new window (a requested new window, not like a pop-up banner) the program freezes and all IE windows are terminated. This does not happen when using Mozilla or any other web browser. I have PC-Cillin 2003 antivirus and personal firewall installed.

I have a dual boot system and when using the other OS (which is Windows 98 SE with IE 6 SP1 and all the latest patches/updates applied) this doesn't happen when using IE or any other web browser. I also have PC-Cillin 2003 on the W98 OS.

I have tried to re-install IE6 SP1 but the installation program says that I already have a newer version than the one posted on Microsoft's site and won't contiune.

Any ideas?

PS: I have also noticed that the Windows Update page correctly informs me of the updates available but when I start to download them it gets stuck on the screen immediatly after the CLUF screen, it says "Preparing to download updates....". Again, this doesn't happen on the W98 OS.

TIA!!!

 

[Storm]

Now with your dual boot you have xp and 98 on different partitions?