Update:

The problem is NOT Smith Micro's site - (sorry SM) - The problem IS IE 8.
I have installed Firefox and SM's site works just fine.

I tried Sree D and all that did was cause a different type of crash. Poser throws Windows some type of error and I get the old "explore has encountered an unknown error and has to close" error.

Bagginsbill, thanks for joining the cause. I am at present trying to find the location of the min shade rate setting. I will get back to you.