the update just snuck on my laptop this am.. and I know I had it turned off. Seems there is some problem in the newest update that puts incorrect paths to certain dlls in the registry (or something similiarly over my head) and now half the time I can't click links.. everything freezes.
On the bright side I installed firefox until I get the chance to reformat and so far so good.. the links open. Might have converted me I'll have to see
I'm gonna reformat and get rid of that update anyway tho just cause it's pissed me off.