Thanks for the Link mombodog. I have never experienced so much work around just to install a Browser! I usually use Firefox and Opera except for Windows Update. What surprises me is the installation of IE7 on my old Emachines 6524 with xp media edition was flawless from the Windows Update site even with all security in place (zonealarm, Microsoft defender, antivirus, etc). ..but it causes my Dell 5150 to hang on log out/ shut down, even when I follow all the workarounds described on the Link you referenced.

Maybe it just another disappointing characteristic of this Inspiron 5150. It's the only computer I ever owned where the manufacturer recommended so many bios flash updates (which thankfully I never did). Guess I will just leave IE6 in place and use Firefox.

Thanks again for your time.

I agree that it probably has to do with your Dell in particular. I installed IE7 last week and have had absolutlely no problems with it. I'm not a big microsoft fan but I have no complaints about IE7.

Ken

Chasbox,
Appreciate the references, but I have tried all the work arounds and nothing helps. IE7 installs perfectly on my other computers but not on this dell 5150.

What bewilders me is...the millions of people out there with computers set for automatic update with all security features activated and not having problems installing IE7. I can't believe Microsoft is pushing a geek install via express update.

I'll find the root cause sooner or later, but right now it's a bit irritating. Will just stick with Opera on that machine.

Have a great Thanksgiving.