Windows 7 Internet Explorer doesn't open (no error shown)

With the latest set of updates, around 4-5 days ago, a new problem developed which I haven't seen discussed anywhere.  Internet explorer doesn't load up when I click on it's icon.  The hard disk clunks but no explorer window appears.  No error is displayed.  Very odd.  Very occasionally it does load up, perhaps once a day, but then stops loading again after a few minutes.  Anybody got an idea what's happening?
Dan
Windows7 64 bit / office 2007Daniel West
NHS / Home User
Dell XPS 710

Based on my known, a corrupt add-on could cause the problem. I have following suggestion.
Run IE without Add-ons
=============================
1. Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Internet Explorer (No Add-ons).
2. Visit website in this IE and test the issue. .
If still cannot be run, please try to run it as administrator.
Hope it helps.

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