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Hi, Can any one help? My IE is so slow I first noticed when browsing ebay, I noticed that the picture action was canceled too. I had good conection speed with all other sites except ebay, Then the Next day all browsing was so slow but my download speed was fine.

I have updated to sp2 xp. I can't remember if I updated befor or after it got slow.

I have restored my notebook to a previous date but the problem is still there. :eek:

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Because Firefox runs well (per and ’s browser test), the problem is local to Internet Explorer rather than the ISP or modem. That narrows likely causes to IE configuration/add‑ons, a proxy or hosts redirect, a corrupted Winsock/DNS cache, or malware that hooks IE. ’s cache/cleanup tips help in general, but the Firefox result suggests a deeper IE-specific setting or component.

Quick diagnostic commands to run (from a command prompt or Start → Run):

iexplore.exe -extoff
ipconfig /flushdns
netsh winsock reset
ping 8.8.8.8
  • iexplore.exe -extoff starts IE without toolbars/BHOs; if browsing is normal there, disable or remove third‑party toolbars and BHOs.
  • ipconfig /flushdns clears DNS cache.
  • netsh winsock reset fixes socket catalog corruption (requires a reboot).
  • ping checks basic connectivity and packet loss.

If no‑addons mode fixes the slowness: remove unwanted toolbars via Add/Remove Programs, use IE’s add‑on manager (or the command above to identify offenders), and check Tools → Internet Options → Connections → LAN Settings to ensure no unwanted proxy is set. Inspect the hosts file at C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts (rename it temporarily to test for malicious redirects). Try a new Windows user profile to rule out profile corruption. Temporarily suspend any HTTP/content scanning in antivirus/firewall software while testing (re-enable afterward).

If those steps don’t help, run up‑to‑date anti‑malware and antivirus scans, back up Favorites, create a restore point, and consider repairing/reinstalling Internet Explorer via Add/Remove Windows Components or a clean reinstall. Reboot after network or Winsock changes and document which test changed behavior before making larger repairs.

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Member Avatar for chrisbliss18

Can you try running a different browser, like Firefox, and seeing if that makes any difference?

Member Avatar for SimpleJohn

Well...
Have you tried to clean you browser history log?
Clean cookies? Clean you registry? Defrag your HD...
All this can effect your browser work.
One other thing - Do you by any chance run any P2P program ? cause if you do - there is the reason for your problem...
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Member Avatar for anglian204

yeah i have done that and firefox works quick. but IE still very slow

Member Avatar for anglian204

yes i clean them regular, I don't know what p2p is??
Thanks

Member Avatar for chrisbliss18

P2P is Peer-to-peer. It refers to programs like eMule, Kaaza, etc. I don't think that's your problem.

Do the following: click Start, select "Run...", type "sfc /scannow", click OK, and let the process finish. After the process has finished and you have handled any dialog boxes that popup from the scan, check IE and see if it works better.

If IE still seems slow, use this guide to clean up and optimize the system.

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just done that but still slow. Thanks for your help.
Anythink else you can think of???

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