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    Internet problem...

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by AmazingGracePlayer, Jun 19, 2007.

  1. AmazingGracePlayer

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    Hey guys, I'm having some trouble with internet explorer on my desktop.
    The desktop runs at 3.0GHz and had 2GB of RAM, so speed shouldn't be a concern, but IE runs very very slowly. I'm currently using cable, so the cable speed is not an issue (my laptop going through the same router runs faster).

    Basically, I can run IE, but after I type in an address, it usually takes 20 seconds for the thing to respond. The page just turns white for 20 seconds, and if I try to close it, I get the "End Task" pop up window. I tried just opening 1 IE window (with no other program running), and it still acts like that.

    I scanned my system with AVG, Kaspersky, McAfee, and some other anti virus/spyware programs, and nothing showed up. Every other program (including Firefox) runs at regular speed.

    Can anyone tell me how to fix this problem?
     
    AmazingGracePlayer, Jun 19, 2007
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  2. Crimsonman

    Crimsonman Ex NBR member :cry:

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    1. This should be moved to another subject forum
    2. Wait a little longer and it may come up
     
    Crimsonman, Jun 19, 2007
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  3. Matt

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    Since you mentioned other browser run normally, we can assume it's a program-specific program... I'd suggest checking Windows Update for a patch. If you do not find such a patch, try reinstalling it.

    Also, as Crimsonman suggests, you would get more feedback in the Windows Software board.

    Matt
     
    Matt, Jun 19, 2007
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  4. blue68f100

    blue68f100 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Sound like your MTU is set to large, need to be set around 1492. There is a program called cablenut. Download it and it's extra pack. Then select the setup this best soots you speed. Should correct the problem.
     
    blue68f100, Jun 20, 2007
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    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    You might also have your LAN settings funny, such as having IE searching for a proxy rather than a direct connection to the Internet.

    Go to Tools->Internet Options->Connections tab->LAN Settings button and make sure everything is unchecked.
     
    Pitabred, Jun 20, 2007
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    Or, since Firefox works fine, you could just use that.
     
    odin243, Jun 20, 2007
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  7. Matt

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    This would be the ultimate advice. ;) It's logical, though.

    IE = problem. Remove IE. :D
     
    Matt, Jun 21, 2007
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    i wish i could completely get rid of IE, but there are certain websites that require it :(.

    as for the IE problem, nothing fixes PC problems better than the universal fix, a fresh reinstall of windows :cool:
     
    panteedropper, Jun 21, 2007
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  9. blue68f100

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    You may also try resetting the stack. You will have to search MS Knowledge base on how to do that.
     
    blue68f100, Jun 21, 2007
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  10. Matt

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    Luckily, a Firefox extension called IE Tab can use the IE rendering engine within Firefox. I'm not sure if it can do this without IE installed, though.
     
    Matt, Jun 21, 2007
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  11. AmazingGracePlayer

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    I have just about no computer knowledge... :rolleyes:
     
    AmazingGracePlayer, Jun 22, 2007
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    blue68f100, Jun 22, 2007
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  13. AmazingGracePlayer

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    OK I will try that link, thanks!
     
    AmazingGracePlayer, Jun 22, 2007
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  14. hoggie

    hoggie old boy

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    and thats the solution i used :D

    IE was just to slow and always trouble :mad:
     
    hoggie, Jun 23, 2007
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