Thank you very much for your prompt response.

As you suggested I started IE7 no addons and timed the trip from my home
page to the NYTIMES.COM
26 seconds

FOXFIRE (your info on warnings taken seriously)
3 seconds...I almost could not time it with my stop watch.

I'll pursue your suggestions further and will look for any comments you
might have.

Again...Thank you



"PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP******.com> wrote in message
news:utu9JfFuIHA.4560@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> [Crossposted to IE General]
>
>> Safari is lightning fast.
>
> First, please seriously consider
> http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/05..._bombing_vuln/
> (Give that link to your friend, too)
>
> ======================================
>
> => Does this behavior persist if you start IE7 in No Add-ons mode? To
> start
> IE7 in No Add-ons mode:
>
> 1. Right-click on the blue IE desktop icon and select Start without
> Add-ons;
> or
>
> 2. 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
>
> => Does the problem persist if you Reset IE7 Advanced settings (RIES)?
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737 <= Read before using!
>
> =====================================
>
> => Those with IE7-specific questions or comments are asked to post to and
> seek support in this newsgroup: microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general
>
> On the web:
> http://www.microsoft.com/communities...plorer.general
>
> In your newsreader:
> news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsof...plorer.general
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>
>
> Sid9 wrote:
>> I hope this is right group...I can't find an IE7 group
>> IE7 has become pitifully slow.
>> A friend suggest Safari.
>> Safari is lightning fast.
>> I'm used to IE7 and would like to return to it if I could get it's speed
>> up.
>> I was blaming my ISP...How wrong!
>> Any help appreciated!
>

I disabled the following add-ons:

BONJOUR and
ST stmain.dll (which I can't identify)

That dropped the transit time from my home page to NYTIMES.COM to between 7
and 9 seconds.

I then removed all of the remaining add-ons and saw no further improvement


"Sid9" <sidg9@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
news:869637B0-F348-44FB-BFB1-FB76111B6821@microsoft.com...
> Thank you very much for your prompt response.
>
> As you suggested I started IE7 no addons and timed the trip from my home
> page to the NYTIMES.COM
> 26 seconds
>
> FOXFIRE (your info on warnings taken seriously)
> 3 seconds...I almost could not time it with my stop watch.
>
> I'll pursue your suggestions further and will look for any comments you
> might have.
>
> Again...Thank you
>
>
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP******.com> wrote in message
> news:utu9JfFuIHA.4560@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>> [Crossposted to IE General]
>>
>>> Safari is lightning fast.
>>
>> First, please seriously consider
>> http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/05..._bombing_vuln/
>> (Give that link to your friend, too)
>>
>> ======================================
>>
>> => Does this behavior persist if you start IE7 in No Add-ons mode? To
>> start
>> IE7 in No Add-ons mode:
>>
>> 1. Right-click on the blue IE desktop icon and select Start without
>> Add-ons;
>> or
>>
>> 2. 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
>>
>> => Does the problem persist if you Reset IE7 Advanced settings (RIES)?
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737 <= Read before using!
>>
>> =====================================
>>
>> => Those with IE7-specific questions or comments are asked to post to and
>> seek support in this newsgroup: microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general
>>
>> On the web:
>> http://www.microsoft.com/communities...plorer.general
>>
>> In your newsreader:
>> news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsof...plorer.general
>> --
>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>>
>>
>> Sid9 wrote:
>>> I hope this is right group...I can't find an IE7 group
>>> IE7 has become pitifully slow.
>>> A friend suggest Safari.
>>> Safari is lightning fast.
>>> I'm used to IE7 and would like to return to it if I could get it's speed
>>> up.
>>> I was blaming my ISP...How wrong!
>>> Any help appreciated!
>>
>

Hey, you are so right . I have installed /uninstalled/rebuilt the system ,
and IE7 is slow DAMM SLOW!!!!!

I have 3 other browsers, and everyone of them is faster !!!!!!


--
db100547


"Sid9" wrote:

> Thank you very much for your prompt response.
>
> As you suggested I started IE7 no addons and timed the trip from my home
> page to the NYTIMES.COM
> 26 seconds
>
> FOXFIRE (your info on warnings taken seriously)
> 3 seconds...I almost could not time it with my stop watch.
>
> I'll pursue your suggestions further and will look for any comments you
> might have.
>
> Again...Thank you
>
>
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP******.com> wrote in message
> news:utu9JfFuIHA.4560@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> > [Crossposted to IE General]
> >
> >> Safari is lightning fast.
> >
> > First, please seriously consider
> > http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/05..._bombing_vuln/
> > (Give that link to your friend, too)
> >
> > ======================================
> >
> > => Does this behavior persist if you start IE7 in No Add-ons mode? To
> > start
> > IE7 in No Add-ons mode:
> >
> > 1. Right-click on the blue IE desktop icon and select Start without
> > Add-ons;
> > or
> >
> > 2. 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
> >
> > => Does the problem persist if you Reset IE7 Advanced settings (RIES)?
> > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737 <= Read before using!
> >
> > =====================================
> >
> > => Those with IE7-specific questions or comments are asked to post to and
> > seek support in this newsgroup: microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general
> >
> > On the web:
> > http://www.microsoft.com/communities...plorer.general
> >
> > In your newsreader:
> > news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsof...plorer.general
> > --
> > ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> > MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> > AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> > DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
> >
> >
> > Sid9 wrote:
> >> I hope this is right group...I can't find an IE7 group
> >> IE7 has become pitifully slow.
> >> A friend suggest Safari.
> >> Safari is lightning fast.
> >> I'm used to IE7 and would like to return to it if I could get it's speed
> >> up.
> >> I was blaming my ISP...How wrong!
> >> Any help appreciated!
> >
>
>

Now try Resetting IE: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737

Also see:

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
--
~PA Bear


Sid9 wrote:
> I disabled the following add-ons:
>
> BONJOUR and
> ST stmain.dll (which I can't identify)
>
> That dropped the transit time from my home page to NYTIMES.COM to between
> 7
> and 9 seconds.
>
> I then removed all of the remaining add-ons and saw no further improvement
>
> "Sid9" <sidg9@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
> news:869637B0-F348-44FB-BFB1-FB76111B6821@microsoft.com...
>> Thank you very much for your prompt response.
>>
>> As you suggested I started IE7 no addons and timed the trip from my home
>> page to the NYTIMES.COM
>> 26 seconds
>>
>> FOXFIRE (your info on warnings taken seriously)
>> 3 seconds...I almost could not time it with my stop watch.
>>
>> I'll pursue your suggestions further and will look for any comments you
>> might have.
>>
>> Again...Thank you
>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP******.com> wrote in message
>> news:utu9JfFuIHA.4560@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>> [Crossposted to IE General]
>>>
>>>> Safari is lightning fast.
>>>
>>> First, please seriously consider
>>> http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/05..._bombing_vuln/
>>> (Give that link to your friend, too)
>>>
>>> ======================================
>>>
>>> => Does this behavior persist if you start IE7 in No Add-ons mode? To
>>> start
>>> IE7 in No Add-ons mode:
>>>
>>> 1. Right-click on the blue IE desktop icon and select Start without
>>> Add-ons;
>>> or
>>>
>>> 2. 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
>>>
>>> => Does the problem persist if you Reset IE7 Advanced settings (RIES)?
>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737 <= Read before using!
>>>
>>> =====================================
>>>
>>> => Those with IE7-specific questions or comments are asked to post to
>>> and
>>> seek support in this newsgroup:
>>> microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general
>>>
>>> On the web:
>>> http://www.microsoft.com/communities...plorer.general
>>>
>>> In your newsreader:
>>> news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsof...plorer.general
>>> --
>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
>>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
>>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>>>
>>>
>>> Sid9 wrote:
>>>> I hope this is right group...I can't find an IE7 group
>>>> IE7 has become pitifully slow.
>>>> A friend suggest Safari.
>>>> Safari is lightning fast.
>>>> I'm used to IE7 and would like to return to it if I could get it's
>>>> speed
>>>> up.
>>>> I was blaming my ISP...How wrong!
>>>> Any help appreciated!

Thank you but I wont try 923737.
While it removes all my customization I don’t see a way to restore it
without the tedious reentry at each website I visit.
I'll skip that.
9 Seconds will do when I use IE7
At times when it's unacceptable, I'll go elsewhere.

Again, thank you much. I learned a lot about add-ons.

PS. I identified ST as an MS product that is not essential for me



"PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP******.com> wrote in message
news:e#fzLNIuIHA.672@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> Now try Resetting IE: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737
>
> Also see:
>
> 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
> --
> ~PA Bear
>
>
> Sid9 wrote:
>> I disabled the following add-ons:
>>
>> BONJOUR and
>> ST stmain.dll (which I can't identify)
>>
>> That dropped the transit time from my home page to NYTIMES.COM to between
>> 7
>> and 9 seconds.
>>
>> I then removed all of the remaining add-ons and saw no further
>> improvement
>>
>> "Sid9" <sidg9@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
>> news:869637B0-F348-44FB-BFB1-FB76111B6821@microsoft.com...
>>> Thank you very much for your prompt response.
>>>
>>> As you suggested I started IE7 no addons and timed the trip from my home
>>> page to the NYTIMES.COM
>>> 26 seconds
>>>
>>> FOXFIRE (your info on warnings taken seriously)
>>> 3 seconds...I almost could not time it with my stop watch.
>>>
>>> I'll pursue your suggestions further and will look for any comments you
>>> might have.
>>>
>>> Again...Thank you
>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP******.com> wrote in message
>>> news:utu9JfFuIHA.4560@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>> [Crossposted to IE General]
>>>>
>>>>> Safari is lightning fast.
>>>>
>>>> First, please seriously consider
>>>> http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/05..._bombing_vuln/
>>>> (Give that link to your friend, too)
>>>>
>>>> ======================================
>>>>
>>>> => Does this behavior persist if you start IE7 in No Add-ons mode? To
>>>> start
>>>> IE7 in No Add-ons mode:
>>>>
>>>> 1. Right-click on the blue IE desktop icon and select Start without
>>>> Add-ons;
>>>> or
>>>>
>>>> 2. 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
>>>>
>>>> => Does the problem persist if you Reset IE7 Advanced settings (RIES)?
>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737 <= Read before using!
>>>>
>>>> =====================================
>>>>
>>>> => Those with IE7-specific questions or comments are asked to post to
>>>> and
>>>> seek support in this newsgroup:
>>>> microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general
>>>>
>>>> On the web:
>>>> http://www.microsoft.com/communities...plorer.general
>>>>
>>>> In your newsreader:
>>>> news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsof...plorer.general
>>>> --
>>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
>>>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
>>>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Sid9 wrote:
>>>>> I hope this is right group...I can't find an IE7 group
>>>>> IE7 has become pitifully slow.
>>>>> A friend suggest Safari.
>>>>> Safari is lightning fast.
>>>>> I'm used to IE7 and would like to return to it if I could get it's
>>>>> speed
>>>>> up.
>>>>> I was blaming my ISP...How wrong!
>>>>> Any help appreciated!
>

Another diagnostic step would be to uninstall IE7 via Add/Remove Programs
and see if the behavior persisted in IE6, but if you're satisfied with it
taking 6 seconds to open nytimes.com (which takes 3-4 seconds here), so be
it.

Keep in mind that many (if not most) IE Add-ons either don't work in Firefox
or you may not have the same ones installed.



Sid9 wrote:
> Thank you but I wont try 923737.
> While it removes all my customization I don’t see a way to restore it
> without the tedious reentry at each website I visit.
> I'll skip that.
> 9 Seconds will do when I use IE7
> At times when it's unacceptable, I'll go elsewhere.
>
> Again, thank you much. I learned a lot about add-ons.
>
> PS. I identified ST as an MS product that is not essential for me
>
>
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP******.com> wrote in message
> news:e#fzLNIuIHA.672@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> Now try Resetting IE: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737
>>
>> Also see:
>>
>> 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
>> --
>> ~PA Bear
>>
>>
>> Sid9 wrote:
>>> I disabled the following add-ons:
>>>
>>> BONJOUR and
>>> ST stmain.dll (which I can't identify)
>>>
>>> That dropped the transit time from my home page to NYTIMES.COM to
>>> between
>>> 7
>>> and 9 seconds.
>>>
>>> I then removed all of the remaining add-ons and saw no further
>>> improvement
>>>
>>> "Sid9" <sidg9@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
>>> news:869637B0-F348-44FB-BFB1-FB76111B6821@microsoft.com...
>>>> Thank you very much for your prompt response.
>>>>
>>>> As you suggested I started IE7 no addons and timed the trip from my
>>>> home
>>>> page to the NYTIMES.COM
>>>> 26 seconds
>>>>
>>>> FOXFIRE (your info on warnings taken seriously)
>>>> 3 seconds...I almost could not time it with my stop watch.
>>>>
>>>> I'll pursue your suggestions further and will look for any comments you
>>>> might have.
>>>>
>>>> Again...Thank you
>>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP******.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:utu9JfFuIHA.4560@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>>> [Crossposted to IE General]
>>>>>
>>>>>> Safari is lightning fast.
>>>>>
>>>>> First, please seriously consider
>>>>> http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/05..._bombing_vuln/
>>>>> (Give that link to your friend, too)
>>>>>
>>>>> ======================================
>>>>>
>>>>> => Does this behavior persist if you start IE7 in No Add-ons mode? To
>>>>> start
>>>>> IE7 in No Add-ons mode:
>>>>>
>>>>> 1. Right-click on the blue IE desktop icon and select Start without
>>>>> Add-ons;
>>>>> or
>>>>>
>>>>> 2. 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
>>>>>
>>>>> => Does the problem persist if you Reset IE7 Advanced settings (RIES)?
>>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737 <= Read before using!
>>>>>
>>>>> =====================================
>>>>>
>>>>> => Those with IE7-specific questions or comments are asked to post to
>>>>> and
>>>>> seek support in this newsgroup:
>>>>> microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general
>>>>>
>>>>> On the web:
>>>>> http://www.microsoft.com/communities...plorer.general
>>>>>
>>>>> In your newsreader:
>>>>> news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsof...plorer.general
>>>>> --
>>>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>>>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
>>>>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
>>>>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Sid9 wrote:
>>>>>> I hope this is right group...I can't find an IE7 group
>>>>>> IE7 has become pitifully slow.
>>>>>> A friend suggest Safari.
>>>>>> Safari is lightning fast.
>>>>>> I'm used to IE7 and would like to return to it if I could get it's
>>>>>> speed
>>>>>> up.
>>>>>> I was blaming my ISP...How wrong!
>>>>>> Any help appreciated!

"Sid9" <sidg9@bellsouth.net> wrote in message

> PS. I identified ST as an MS product that is not essential for me


On a side note... I identified IE7 as a non-essential product... and all
superfluous toolbars, add-ons and plug-ins as well. (The NYT just
opened for me in under 3 seconds, DSL over telephone line, IE6).

DM