"Neppie" <Neppie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>
> 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.
Do a thorough check for malware, following all of the steps at one of these
Web pages.
Help with malware:
All MS-MVP Sites.
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/darnit.html http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315
So How Did I Get Infected Anyway?
For quite a few people it's by installing programs like Messenger Plus,
whose ads for malware don't identify the malware as such and try to convince
you that you owe it to the author. See also:
http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=27971
Don't ever do a "default" install of anything. Always choose Custom and see
what else is being carried along. Don't install any extras you're not sure
of.
--
Frank Saunders MS-MVP IE,OE/WM
www.fjsmjs.com
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