try trashing the Explorer folder (and all its contents, EXCEPT the Favorites.html file because that is your Bookmarks file), this folder is in the Preferences folder in your System Folder.
and then restart, rebuild desktop, then launch IE and quit it and place the Favorites.html back where it belongs...
use techtool 1.2.1, freeware, available
HERE for rebuilding desktop
[This message has been edited by wlonh (edited 06-21-2000).]