Vista - IE 7 Protected Mode stays Off

I'm having a problem where I can't turn On protected mode in IE 7. UAC is
On, and protected mode is checked in the internet options security zones
settings. Any suggestions as to what I should look at?

Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315

Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting the requested logs
in an appropriate forum.

Checking for/Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=4075
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware

**Seek expert assistance in
http://spywarehammer.com/simplemachi...php?board=10.0,
http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or other appropriate forums.**

If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this
isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and
independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA or Geek Squad) computer repair shop.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
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Victek wrote:

> Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive softwareThanks for the reply. I've been able to resolve the Protected Mode (PM)
issue - now IE 7 is starting in PM - but I'm having a problem where it
crashes upon closing with a DEP error. This didn't happen in the past.
When I start IE 7 "without add-ons" it closes normally, which suggests a
problem with an add-on. I've done a full malware scan with a couple of good
anti-malware apps and no infections are found. I've viewed all the BHO's
and there's nothing suspicious - everything there is something I've
intentionally installed and has worked in the past without problems. Any
suggestions as to how to troubleshoot the add-ons?

> Thanks for the reply. I've been able to resolve the Protected Mode (PM)I was able to resolve the problem by un-checking:

"Enable memory protection to mitigate online attacks"

Internet Options/Advance/

Victek wrote:
<paste></paste>[To keep track of things, it helps immensely if you include all of previous
message(s) in your replies to the newsgroup. Thank you.]

How did you resolve the issue of IE not starting in PM with UAC enabled?

If you do a Reset, does the behavior persist when you open IE normally? See
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737

I think scanning with anti-malware apps (e.g., MBAM, STOOPIDAntiSpyware)
might not be enough and that you'll need expert assistance in an appropriate
forum.
--
~PA Bear

Victek wrote:Ideally, you want DEP enabled. See this archived & related discussion:
http://groups.google.com/group/micro...4c30fa2f5e940d

Chances are that one or more of your Add-ons (which can include
hijackware-related Add-ons) is causing your problems.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

Victek wrote:Thanks for clarifying, Victek. PMIE and UAC work hand-in-glove, as you've
discovered.