BleepingComputer.com: IE 8 opens twice sometimes when started

We are on Windows XP. Sometimes when starting internet explorer, the program will open twice. Both windows go to the home page. This is not due to starting the program twice by accident becaue it will occur whether we double click the icon, open through the start menu, or right cick on the icon and left click on open home page. It does not cause problems, but is a bit annoying. Anyone else experience this? and if so, any suggestions? We did have virus/malware problems on this computer. This problem was happening before the viruses and is still occurring after it's cleaned.

You could try resetting IE8;

Tools / Internet Options / Advanced / Reset

If there's no change:

How to reinstall or repair Internet Explorer in Windows Vista and Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/318378

Also run the freeware Malwarebytes and SuperAntiSpyware as a double check for infections.

Hi Petewills,

Doing the advanced settings reset seems to have worked. Thanks!

Brian

Hi Brian

Thanks for letting me know.
I had a problem with IE8 yesterday and having taken my own advice, it's back to normal!