Does this behavior persist if you start IE7 in No Add-ons mode? To start
IE7 in No Add-ons mode:
1. Right-click on the blue IE desktop icon and select Start without Add-ons;
2. Start > (All) Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Internet Explorer
(No add-ons).
More:
Troubleshooting and Internet Explorer’s (No Add-ons) Mode:
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/07/25/678113.aspx
Does the problem persist if you Reset IE7 Settings (RIES)?
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737 <= Read before using!

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> I get the above heading and a fix button, which when pressed, gives a box
> that tells me that
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> every program that requires an internet connection now blocks my access. I
> need a fix now not "if a solution is available"
Gistcheckin - 22 Jun 2007 02:50 GMT
Have you tried using Run As Administrator. Right click IE icon and select
that option.

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> Does this behavior persist if you start IE7 in No Add-ons mode? To start
> IE7 in No Add-ons mode:
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> > every program that requires an internet connection now blocks my access. I
> > need a fix now not "if a solution is available"
B10nyx - 22 Jun 2007 20:48 GMT
thanks for the assist, but no I have no add ons. IE does start working if I
use Gistcheckin's solution however other users do not have that option
> Does this behavior persist if you start IE7 in No Add-ons mode? To start
> IE7 in No Add-ons mode:
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> > every program that requires an internet connection now blocks my access. I
> > need a fix now not "if a solution is available"
Gistcheckin - 22 Jun 2007 21:18 GMT
UAC Guide - Always Run Elevated process
http://technet2.microsoft.com/WindowsVista/en/library/0d75f774-8514-4c9e-ac08-4c
21f5c6c2d91033.mspx?mfr=true

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> thanks for the assist, but no I have no add ons. IE does start working if I
> use Gistcheckin's solution however other users do not have that option
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> > > every program that requires an internet connection now blocks my access. I
> > > need a fix now not "if a solution is available"