IE6 & Windows Explorer - Crashing all the time

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Problem:

Every time the user opens Windows Explorer an error messages pops up
and needs to close.

Cause:

This problem usualy is generated for two reassons:
      1. Corrupted Windows Update
      2. Computer running Windows 2000 and an upgrade was performed
      3. Virus or Adware installed

Techinical Bug:

     Error Signature (it gives the app name, ver #, App Ver # and
     ModName: Kernel32.dll and then under it  another click here
     for technical info and you get an Error Report Contents/

Solution:

     A). Remove malicious softwar and repair Internet Explorer

          1. Execute a virus removal Tool, spyware tool or adware
              tools (in your computer)
          2. Try executing the tool but now from an external computer,
               try: http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
          3. After cleaning your computer
               type: "sfc /scannow" into Start - Run,
               (without the quotes noting that there is a space between f & / )
          4. Hit OK (Have your Windows Installer CD Ready)                 

     B). Reinstall IE 7.  
            
         Method 1: Install Windows XP Service Pack 2 or
                           Windows XP Service Pack 3

                 If you do not want to install Internet Explorer 8, or for some
                 reason cannot do so, you may be able to resolve problems
                 with Internet Explorer 6 by installing Windows XP
                 Service Pack 2 or Windows XP Service Pack 3.

                 To install Windows XP Service Pack 2, follow these steps:

                  1. Visit Microsoft Update.
                  2. Click Express Install (Recommended).
                  3. If your computer qualifies, Windows XP Service Pack 2
                      will be one of the updates that are automatically selected.
                      Click Install.
                  4. Review the Microsoft Software License Terms.
                      Then, if you agree with it, accept it.

                For more information how to obtain the latest Windows XP
                service pack, click the following article number to view the
                article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
                322389  (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322389/ )
                How to obtain the latest Windows XP service pack

         Method 2: Repair Internet Explorer 6 by using the
                            System File Checker in Windows XP


                If you already have Windows XP Service Pack 2 installed, and
                you do not want to install Internet Explorer 8, you may be
                able to resolve problems with Internet Explorer 6 by running
                the System File Checker.

                To run the System File Checker, follow these steps:

                1. Click Start, click Run type sfc /scannow, and then
                    press ENTER
                2. Follow the prompts throughout the System File Checker
                    process
                3. Restart the computer when System File Checker process
                    is complete

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Sources:
http://www.softwaretipsandtricks.com/forum/windows-xp/10894-ie6-windows-explorer-crash-everytime.html
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=318378

VB6 - Web Component - IE7 - File Not Found ieframe.dll\1

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Problem:

While opening the Visual Basic 6 Editor, you get an error with one of the components: Web Component
"File Not found 'C:\Windows\system32\ieframe.dll\1'

Cause:

This problem usualy is generated for two reassons:
      1. Windows Update
      2. Windows Upgrade IE7

Techinical Bug:

     One of the changes in IE7 included seperating shell and IE code out
     of Shdocvw.
     The new IE-only library is IEFrame.dll, so that is where the problem
     is potentially starting.

Source:
(Reza Nourai - NSFT)
http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/forums/en-US/iewebdevelopment/thread/21935021-1dc7-445b-a829-b02489009aab/

Solution:

     A). Modify Windows Registry

          1. Close Visual Basic
          2. Start > Run > regedit          
          3. Search the registry for  "ieframe.dll\1"
          4. Another way to find the Varaible is looking for this value
             (fig 1):
                 My Computer>HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT>TypeLib
                                     >{EAB22AC0-30C1-11CF-A7EB-0000C05BAE0B}
                                     >1.1>0

                 
                               Fig 1. Local Variable in Registry
                 
         5. Remove "\1" from found key.

     B). Reinstall IE 7.  

          1. Some users have reported that reinstalling the
              Internet Explorer solved this issue
          2. This reinstallation will replace both ieframe.dll & shdocvw.dll
              to their original status

Source:
(Rayan Slimmon)
http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/forums/en-US/iewebdevelopment/thread/21935021-1dc7-445b-a829-b02489009aab/

     C). Change the Visual Basic Reference

          1. Open the project in Visual Basic
          2. Change the reference for "Microsoft Internet Controls"
              from ieframe.dlll to shdocvw.ocx
              (browse for it in the same folder)
          3. Save the project and compile
          4. Close and reopen

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     D). Visual Basic Project Solution

          1. Open the project and ignore the errors
          2. Delete the control from the form (you have to
              remember the control name)
          3. Save project and close VB
          4. Open VB and project, add reference to  
              C:\windows\system32\ieframe.OCA
          5. Save project and close VB
          6. Open VB and project, the new web browser
              control appears
          7. Add control to project and rename it with the
              original control name (to keep the code intact)

Source:
(EskyRJB)
http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/forums/en-US/iewebdevelopment/thread/21935021-1dc7-445b-a829-b02489009aab/