I suggest upgrading to IE8. IE8 is faster and safer than IE 7. It is also compatible with more sites than any other browser. If you are concerned with the way IE 8 will interact with sites you are visiting, you should check out Compatibility Mode which allows you to view sites as they would appear in IE 6 or IE 7, with the added security and speed of IE 8. Here's some more information: http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2009/02/16/just-the-facts-recap-of-compatibility-view.aspx
Here is a link to get you started:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/internet-explorer/default.aspx?ocid=ie8_sm_a
You can also try managing your add-ons. Run IE in No Add-ons Mode. Go to Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> System Tools -> Internet Explorer (No Add-ons) - If this fixes the issue, then go to Tools -> Manage Add-ons and enable the add-ons one by one to find which one was causing the problem.
I hope this helps!
Cheers,
Bryn
IE Outreach Team
Here is a link to get you started:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/internet-explorer/default.aspx?ocid=ie8_sm_a
You can also try managing your add-ons. Run IE in No Add-ons Mode. Go to Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> System Tools -> Internet Explorer (No Add-ons) - If this fixes the issue, then go to Tools -> Manage Add-ons and enable the add-ons one by one to find which one was causing the problem.
I hope this helps!
Cheers,
Bryn
IE Outreach Team