Ha, I had something like that with IE. That was the problem that made us switch over to Mozilla, beyond getting the Sasser worm from it, too.
Check your ACtiveX controls. Just check 'em. Im trying to sound smart and knowledgable, but one thing I want you to do for me before I die is CHECK THEM.

[img]http://www.movv.com/prvupload/uploads/DSC00625.jpg[/img]

Roflmao, reminds me of the ConeHeads.

This problem usually arises after visiting websites containing this type of material:

[img]http://www.penismightier.com/forum/images/shens/transformers-sex.gif[/img]

go to control panel and click add/remove programs, then click on add/remove windows components. then find what ever you want to install

That doesnt remove bad IE but running the latest one from the site should fix any corrupted parts.just clear your cache files and like gerv pointed out go and reinstall java cos thats whats fucked up.