Internet Explorer 8 problem with Windows XP

Hi folks! I am a newbie to this forum, but not to computers. After some automatic downloaded Microsoft updates to Windows XP, my Internet Explorer version 8.0 started launching itself with the Add-Ons disabled (Flash, etc.) and "about" as the home page. There is a toolbar that the program launches then, it seems to indicate that I can manage the Add-Ons, but still won't let me, and won't keep any changes past the current session. The Add-Ons show in the window that opens as "enabled", when I click on the toolbar to manage the Add-Ons. Anyone else encountered this? How do I get back control of Internet Explorer Add-Ons myself? Thanks for any help!:confused

 

I had similar problems. Add-ons disabled and about for home page and IE8 kept shutting down after I connected. Eventually, I uninstalled IE8 and reinstalled it, managing add-ons at installation. So far, it's working. Hope this helps you.

 

If you receive a message that all add-ons are disabled every time you start Internet Explorer, follow these steps to help resolve the problem:
In Internet Explorer, click Tools, and then click Internet Options.
Click the Advanced tab, and then click Reset. Follow any on-screen directions.
Close and re-open Internet Explorer.