Vista - Programs constantly stops working

I have tried to reinstall IE8 & IE7 but IE7 doesn't install, and IE8 still has the same problem after I install it again. I ran a few scans before and took care of everything bad. Some other programs will still stop working (like, everyday). Watson Client, and Media TV thingy always stops working the minute I turn on the computer. What's the problem? My laptop is new, I've had it for only a few weeks.

Kiwii

first things first. we need you to fill in your system specs (lower left corner of your posts) so we know what kind of hardware you have.


thanks

Ken

As well as zigzag's3143 advice I suggest you read the information at the link below.
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Kiwii

when you come back online could you go into event viewer type that in search, and go to the windows log, application tab. Look for errors (with red "X" in left column) and see which ones are the most comman. let us know what the event ID and source code are

just trying to get the ball rolling when y ou come back on line

ken