Internet Explorer Crash after installing plugins

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A couple of weeks ago, I installed Real One Player and it seems the plugin
that was installed with it caused my IE to crash everytime I type something
in the address bar and click on Go. I ended up formatting my computer.
Today, I just installed Macromedia Shockwave plugin and the same thing is
happening again. I really do not want to format my computer again. I have
tried system restore, removing/disabling the plugin and the problem is still
there. I type something in the address bar and it crashes after I click on
Go. I get the whole "Internet Explorer has encountered a problem and needs
to close" deal. The error signature is below:

ppName: iexplore.exe AppVer: 6.0.2900.2180 ModName: unknown
ModVer: 0.0.0.0 Offset: 00bd923d

Any idea on how to fix this? I really want to be able to get plugins to
work with IE with no crashing. I have Service Pack 2, all critical updates
installed and it is pretty much a fresh install of Windows XP because I
formatted only two weeks ago. The only way I am able to really use the
Internet is by clicking on links, which is how I got here. Any help is
appreciated. Thanks!