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Find out if any add-ons are causing it to freeze up by running Internet Explorer without add-ons.
Click
Start ->
All Programs ->
Accessories ->
System Tools, and then click Internet Explorer (No Add-ons).
If it works, then follow the info in this guide here:
http://blogs.msdn.com/b/ie/archive/2...25/678113.aspx
If it doesnt, check you don't have any spyware or adware that could be messing things up.
Run a scan with malware bytes. Available free online.
If that doesnt work try updating to the latest version of Internet Explorer and re-install the application.