IE6 Freezes

[Le Pacha]

I know the IE6 freeze problem has already been discussed quite a lot in the forum, but i've read thru the different threads and none seems to be discussing the exact problem i have.

I have a Dell laptop running Windows XP SP2 with Internet Explorer 6.02, both pre-installed, the computer was running smoothly for 6 months or more until last month i have been noticing that sometimes IE freezes for a few seconds, maximum 10-15 seconds. This happens while scrolling thru the browsed page and sometimes without scrolling i think. it is not related to the page being downloaded, or an link being clicked. It freezes one instance of IE while other pages on other intances and acting normally.

I have had McAfee Security Suite the first 3 months and then I have had Norton antivirus 2005 with internet worm protection enabled since McAfee expired.

Both Windows and IE6 as well as Norton Antivirus are updated usinf their auto-update features.

I connect thru ADSL thru a Linksys ethernet modem and a D-Link wireless router.

Any ideas?

[glc]

Delete your temporary internet files.

[Le Pacha]

Doesn't fix it

[mjatas]

Originally Posted by Le Pacha I know the IE6 freeze problem has already been discussed quite a lot in the forum, but i've read thru the different threads and none seems to be discussing the exact problem i have. I have a Dell laptop running Windows XP SP2 with Internet Explorer 6.02, both pre-installed, the computer was running smoothly for 6 months or more until last month i have been noticing that sometimes IE freezes for a few seconds, maximum 10-15 seconds. This happens while scrolling thru the browsed page and sometimes without scrolling i think. it is not related to the page being downloaded, or an link being clicked. It freezes one instance of IE while other pages on other intances and acting normally. I have had McAfee Security Suite the first 3 months and then I have had Norton antivirus 2005 with internet worm protection enabled since McAfee expired. Both Windows and IE6 as well as Norton Antivirus are updated usinf their auto-update features. I connect thru ADSL thru a Linksys ethernet modem and a D-Link wireless router. Any ideas?

use firefox and screw IE

[Le Pacha]

Originally Posted by mjatas use firefox and screw IE

This isn't the answer i'm looking for, not a very big fan of firefox.

[ffreeloader]

This isn't the answer i'm looking for, not a very big fan of firefox.

Dump XP and IE. Switch to Linux and you'll have a solid, stable OS. Is that the answer you were looking for?

Sorry, just couldn't resist.... You set it up too well....

[glc]

Both of you - that is NOT an appropriate response in these forums. Knock it off. If you have no suggestion how to fix IE, say nothing.

- Moderator -

Try disabling or uninstalling Norton for troubleshooting purposes. It has been known to cause all kinds of strange issues.

[Le Pacha]

Wow, finally fixed, i guess I disabled Norton and the trick is done.

Thanks GLC, I think i'll get back to McAfee then

[glc]

I'd suggest you take a pass on McAfee too. The only "all in one" security suite I recommend is Trend Micro, but I use free individual alternatives.

You should be fine with AVG antivirus and the XP SP2 firewall. Your router is a hardware firewall.

[Le Pacha]

heard some good comments about AVG, i think i'll give it a try.
Not sure that my I router has the firewall eanbled, i think not.

[Le Pacha]

OK, AVG is cool, and works great with Internet Explorer.
Thanx glc

[glc]

A router is a firewall due to the nature of network address translation. There is additional packet inspection firewalling in some routers, which the XP SP2 firewall does anyway.

[digitalfreedom64]

Originally Posted by glc A router is a firewall due to the nature of network address translation. There is additional packet inspection firewalling in some routers, which the XP SP2 firewall does anyway.

Agreed, being behind the router and the SP2 firewall you should be just fine. I would also like to apologize for those other 2. Some people fail to realize that Firefox and Linux aren't the solution for everyone.

[Le Pacha]

Thanks guys for your advice.

IE is working fine now with AVG running smoothly in the background.

Regarding the Linux and Firefox issue, some people are just enthusiastic for them that they can't stop themsleves from mentioning them in every possible instance, like I'm for Internet Explorer over Netscape.

Anyway, thanks.