XP INTERNET EXPLORER problem

[rollwithit27]

i need some help whenever i open explorer it opens for a max of 30 seconds then just closes back down, i can't find an answer to this problem, any ideas???

 

[bacillus]

what changes did you make to the system before this started happening?
you could try running sfc/runonce or scf/runnow from the cmd prompt to check & if necessary replace corrupted files!

 

[bacillus]

btw welcome to the forums!

 

[rollwithit27]

the only changes i have made is installing a new modem, i wouldn't have thought this would have affected it

 

[bacillus]

hmm, what modem is it & are you using xp compliant drivers?

 

[rollwithit27]

Its a rockwell modem, and i am using the XP drivers i have tried it with both the xp ones and the manufactuers ones still does the same