Internet Explorer won't work.

Help!! My Internet Explorer is not working and I can not load any web sites. I use AOL and they say it is the Internet Explorer that is causing my problems. When I try to log onto AOL I get to the 5 step of signing on and it goes back to the 1st step and trys my 2nd access number. It does this 3 times before I'm able to log on. When I do get on I can't load any web sites and my Buddy List will not load as well. Can anybody help me?! Please!!!
Thank you!!

 

Have you tried using IE?
Have you tried running IE repair tool? Start\Programs\Accessories\System Tools\System Information, then go to the toolbar at Tools\Internet Explorer Repair Tool.
Have you tried a real ISP?

 

What is IE? (internet explorer?)
Haven't tried running IE repair tool. I'll try that when I get home.
What is a real ISP?
Sorry just not that computer literate. Thanks for your help and info though!!

I'll make sure to try IE repair tool when I get home and let you know tomorrow what happens. Thanks alot!

 

ISP=Internet Service Providor
One that just provides you with an internet connection without the resource hogging, bloated software.