IE 6.0 takes forever to open

Do ie 6.1 upgrade and install all critical updates. Make sure you get the upgrade for win 98 and not the one for XP. Uninstall all ie before you do this. I by error got the XP on my 98se and ended up backing everything up and doing a full format and reinstall of everything to get rid of the hidden registry files. Back up everything now as thing could get worse instead of better. I am on DSL at 320 up and 1312 down.

First get yourself "Adware" or other "spybot" removal tool. "www.lavasoftusa.com" (minus the quotes) I take if for granted that you are running a fire wall. If you aren't you should, with a DSL or cable connection it is very necessary.

Update your virus definitions and run a complete scan. You may have to shut down the comp. unplug the modem and let is sit for about 3 minutes. Then plug the modem back in, let the modem reset. When the "ready" light is on re-start the comp. Sometimes the modem can get a "loop" going in memory causing a apperent slow connection.

Check with your Internet provider and see what kind of band width you're getting. It could just be the band width availible in your service area.

Also consider that the modem you are using could be defective. If it is a provider supplied ask about a online diagnostic check or exchange it. If you bought one on your own it could be incompatible with the service provider's system.

When I used to tech support dialup issues we always had an issue with ie 6.0 with Win98. These do not play nice with each other. I reccomend that you reload ie 5.5 or upgrade 98 to win2000 (not a fan of XP)To help troubleshoot issue do you have another browser? Like netscape etc.. if you experience the same lag with both then it's not the browser. When this happened to me before we had to ffr (fdisk/format/reinstall/do da do da)

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