Internet Explorer has Stopped Working

[its_sam]

Trying to fix laptop for a mate. Each time I close Internet Explorer I get a message saying:

 

"Internet Explorer has stopped working. A problem caused the program to stop working correctly. Windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is available."

 

I have tried all sorts to try and prevent this but I'm left completely stumped. So far I have tried resetting Internet Explorer, running with no add-ons, disabling all non Microsoft startup items, etc

 

The laptop OS is Windows 7 and it's running IE8.

 

Thanks in advance!

[MaXiM]

back up users app data folder to a usb or something and then try removing the app data folder or the folder within app data that specifies internet explorer settings

[SYNACK]

Try installing IE9, that might solve the application crash issue and its faster anyhow.

[MaXiM]

It's normally the app data that is causing this. but yes you could try installing IE9 (If you have vista /win 7)

[TheMinister]

Tools -> Internet Options -> Advanced -> Reset