Try making a new object that attaches to IE as a Windows application, not a browser application. IE elements such as the main window, dialog windows, maximise buttons are not part of the HTML model and can only be spied using Win32 (red) or (AA) blue modes. It is also possible to use blue and red spy modes in a browser-based business object, although this can be affected when IE uses more than one instance of iexplore.exe (see the Browser Automation Guide for details).