IE not functioning?

wots going on? internet explorer is not working. cant seem to type in addresses without Bing interfering. so slow. only access some sites in favourites. i have aol email & it wont let me in. in internet options the IE says its not the default in the programs sect. firewall claims its blocked it & wont allow it. i have antivirused, malwared the damn thing. i just like to access genesreunited is all i ask. oh system restored & reset IE a few times now. help please!!!