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stack overflow

the following message has appeared on my computer at least a couple of times "stack overflow" @ line:5 " I have been online both times.  Is this something I should worry about? if so what can I do to fix?

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Hi nerdRO,

On my research, I see that Stack Overflow issue is usually caused by Norton Antivirus.

Method 1:

I suggest you to temporarily disable your antivirus and then check for the issue.

Note: Please make sure that you enable the antivirus software after performing the test to keep your computer protected.

Method 2:

If the issue still persists, disable third party browser extensions and then check for the issue.

Below are the steps:

1.  Open Internet Explorer, click on Tools

2.  Click on Internet Options.

3. Select Advanced tab

4. Select ‘Disable third party browser extensions’.

5. Click on Apply.

Method 3:

If you still come across the issue, run Internet Explorer in "No Add-Ons" mode

Follow the steps mentioned below.

Step1:

Run Internet Explorer in "No Add-Ons" mode

1.      Click Start, and then type Internet Explorer in the Start Search box.

2.      Click Internet Explorer (No Add-Ons). Internet Explorer opens without add-ons, toolbars, or plug-ins.

3.      Test Internet Explorer to verify that it works correctly. If it works then you can disable add-ons (follow step 2).

Step 2:

Use the Manage Add-ons tool to determine which add-on is causing the issue

1.      Open Internet Explorer 8.

2.      Click Tools, and then click Manage Add-ons.

3.      On the Show drop-down menu, select All add-ons to display all add-ons that are installed on the computer.

4.      For each item in this list, select the add-on, and then click Disable in the Information window.

5.      When you have disabled all the items in this list, click OK.

6.      Exit and then restart Internet Explorer.

7.      If issues do not reoccur, repeat steps 1 through 3.

8.      Click Enable for a single add-on.

9.      Repeat steps 6 through 8 until you determine which add-on causes errors to occur.

For more information about add-ons refer the article mentioned below.

Internet Explorer add-ons: frequently asked questions

http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/help/e85a03aa-c7c6-428e-9891-67ea76df9b7e1033.mspx

Hope this helps.

Regards,
Manasa P – Microsoft Support.

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Hi Manasa,

I do have norton antivirus so will start with "method 1" hopefully that will do the trick if not will continue with your other suggestions. 

Thanks for your help,

nerdRO

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