1. Does this behavior persist if you start IE7 in No Add-ons mode? To start
IE7 in No Add-ons mode:

Right-click on the blue IE desktop icon and select Start without Add-ons; or

Start > (All) Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Internet Explorer (No
add-ons).

Troubleshooting and Internet Explorer’s (No Add-ons) Mode:
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/07/25/678113.aspx

2. Does the problem persist if you Reset IE7 Settings (RIES)?
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737 <= Read before using!

3. If you uninstall (a) IE7 (which automatically returns you to IE6), (b)
all toolbars and (c) all third-party Windows Themes (including Window
Blinds) and do NOT reinstall IE7, does this behavior persist? If it does,
do NOT reinstall IE7.

Uninstalling IE7
http://www.ie-vista.com/kbase2.html

How to uninstall Internet Explorer 7:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927177

IE7 (Un)Installation and Anti-Malware Applications:
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/200...lications.aspx

4. Required reading IMHO before reinstalling IE7:

Sandi's Installation Tips <= FOLLOW THESE TIPS TO THE LETTER!
http://www.ie-vista.com/known_issues.html#pre-install

[And I strongly recommend using
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/dow.../getitnow.mspx as the
installation source, not Automatic/Windows Update.]

Make *certain* that you check in at Windows Update immediately after
reinstalling IE7 to install any critical updates offered. If Optional
Updates category offers Root Certificates update, I recommend installing it
to take full advantage of IE7's additional security.

--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.org/

Neppie wrote:
> I use two PCs: a notebook with Vista and a desktop with XP pro which I
> recently installed IE 7 on. Neither are scream machines, however both
> have
> half decent specs.
>
> Pages load lightning fast on the Vista notebook, so know the DSL internet
> connection is working. I can't point to exactly when trouble began on the
> XP desktop or blame IE 7, however there is an unbelievably (well, around
> 30
> seconds) long pause now before opening a new page.
>
> Otherwise the desktop works perfectly, I'm nearly certain the problem is a
> setting within Explorer. Of course I've restored the defaults, even
> uninstalled IE 7 (presently back to IE 6), still the problem persists.
> I've
> also bypassed routers, vonage etc. and tried directly from the DSL modem
> to
> both computers. Again, the Vista a lightning bolt and XP is a turtle.
>
> I experimented disabling phishing while IE 7 was loaded. That doesn't
> appear
> to be the problem. Other network settings haven't changed Task manager
> doesn't show any unusual activity.
>
> Basically, I've tried everything I know and am still clueless. Any
> suggestions will be apprecoated.
>
> Regards,
>
>
> - Nep