In no certain order:
How to troubleshoot Internet Explorer 7 issues in Windows Vista:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936215
How to optimize or reset Internet Explorer 7:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936213
Internet Explorer stops responding, stops working, or restarts (Guided Help)
http://support.microsoft.com/gp/pc_ie_intro

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> Vista Home Premium
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>>> folder then it just freezes.
>>> If anyone has any ideas, I would appreciate it.