All good suggestionns, PA Bear, unfortunately none worked. I'm almost to
the point of reformatting and doing a complete OS reload. Oh, joy. If i
went through that and the problem was still there I might require rehab.

Again, ISP connection is fine and fast through laptop. With the desktop 30
second (approximately) pausess occur each time the browser is "looking up" a
page that hasn't been visited in that session before. It doesn't matter if
I'm using a direct connectioin via the LAN port or the wireless router; the
pause in explorer is there. Other internet protocols are working fine.

Any suggestions would be appreciated. - Nep


"PA Bear" wrote:

> 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
>
>