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

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

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
>
>

If the behavior persisted after uninstalling IE7 and returning to IE6, IE
itself isn't the problem.

How to troubleshoot network connectivity problems in Internet Explorer
[ignore APPLIES TO section if you're not running Vista or IE7]
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936211

What security-related applications are installed on the WinXP machine (e.g.,
anti-virus; anti-spyware; third-party firewall)?
--
~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:
> 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.
>> --
>> 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.

"Neppie" <Neppie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:10EAA27D-2687-489D-AC4C-AA28947EF033@microsoft.com...
>
> 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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