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IE8 Progres Slow

Discussion in 'Internet Explorer & Microsoft Edge' started by Digitalis, 2009/12/30.

  1. 2009/12/30
    Digitalis

    Digitalis Inactive Thread Starter

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    Hello all, I hope your Christmas went well.

    I've been running IE8 since it's release, it's recently developed a fault.

    It is very slow to load any page, the progress meter takes an age to complete, the webpage does not always stay blank until it is fully downloaded - it's worth pointing out that during this 'hang' time there is no network/internet activity. I have tried google Chrome and found that there are no such issues with it. I've also:

    Run Avast Antivirus
    Run Superantispyware
    Run Adaware
    Run Ccleaner
    Then reinstalled IE8
    After reading this forum I've also disabled all addons, then reboot and tried again.

    I know the answer for some of you would be that I should just avoid using IE all together, but I'd rather stick to what I know.

    Any ideas?
     
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    Steve R Jones

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    Does this happen on EVERY web page you go to...Or does it only happen on sites that might be having their own issues?
     
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    Arie

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    Two things you should try:

    1. Start IE8 with No add-ons
    2. Reset IE8 to default conditions.

    Please enter your System Details. It helps us in answering your questions!
     
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  5. 2009/12/30
    Digitalis

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    Not all websites, but about 90 percent of all visited. Clicking "Submit Post" on any forum for example results in a delay of about 30 seconds or more before I'm redirected to my post.

    Forums I frequent are very quick on other computers I have access to, on the same network.

    I've tried without add ons and resetting, no difference I'm afraid.
     
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  6. 2009/12/30
    broni

    broni Moderator Malware Analyst

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    Install Firefox and see, if you have same issues.
    That will tell us, if it's IE issue, or something else.
     
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  7. 2009/12/31
    Digitalis

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    I've installed Google Chrome, no such issues with that browser. Do I still ned to test Firefox?
     
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    Arie

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    How did you reset?

    Also, have you tried booting in Safe mode with networking and checked IE there?

    Have you tried deleting Temporary Internet Files?
     
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  9. 2010/01/01
    Digitalis

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    I used the reset function available on the advanced tab in "Internet Options" - Although it shouldn't really matter since I reinstalled IE8 anyway.

    I just tried Safe mode with networking - no different.

    Deleted Temporary Internet Files - no different.
     
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  10. 2010/01/01
    broni

    broni Moderator Malware Analyst

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    When you say, you uninstalled IE8, it surely reverted itself to IE7.
    Do you have same problems with IE7?
     
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  11. 2010/01/02
    Digitalis

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    No mate, I reinstalled IE8, didn't uninstall it. The installation package from MS removes the current installation and installs a new one in one process.

    Good idea though, I'll see if I can find IE7 now.
     
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  12. 2010/01/02
    Digitalis

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    Ok, so I downloaded IE7. Removed IE8 first then installed IE7. Still the same.

    I run Google Chrome side by side with IE7, clicking on the same link more or less immediately for each program. Chrome loaded INSTANTLY, I'm still waiting for IE7.....
     
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  13. 2010/01/02
    broni

    broni Moderator Malware Analyst

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    What Windows version are you with?
     
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    Digitalis

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    Win XP Home 2002. SP3
     
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    broni

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