1. Removing all the stored user identities
2. Uncheck the malicious ActiveX component
3. Uninstall the non-standard programs
4. Run IE7 program in safe mode
5. Check Event log
6. Restore IE settings to default
7. Check Standard Proxy settings
8. Remove Temporary files
a. Backup Cookies
9. Check Standard security settings
10. Run IPCONFIG to check IP settings
11. Check DNS settings for suffix from LAN Settings
12. Disable if multi virtual network adapter exists
13. Check hosts
14. Reinstall IE