IE6 needs replacement, keep the XP updated and IE8 will be a charm. According to the latest results IE8 is the safest browser available.

in control panel open Internet Options in the panel that displays the home page replace weather channel with  http://www.google.com and close it out.

open IE, google IE8 and download from the Microsoft site only; it will load for you. click yes or next then express then yes or advanced and done an your up and ready.

now reset the home page to your choice I use www.intellicast.com