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by p.i.b

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I have ME with IE 6.0 and an irritating problem. When I boot, I occasionally get a problem with explorer. I can see the egg timer repeatedly dispalying for a few seconds whilst the machine is doing nothing. I know at that point if I connect to the internet, I will be able to connect via Dial Up but whn I boot IE6.0, it will initally display the window, start loading my home page and then hang. ALT+CTRL+DEL, shows the program not responding, if you end task it will generally work fine the second time. I have a similar problem in e-mail (outlook 2000), if I pick up mail, the window shows the download but finishes with the "letter" cursor and no mail. End task and reloading outlook gives me the mail. Occasionally Windows explorer exhibits the same symptoms. In all cases when I get this I can't exit windows, the machine hangs. Switching off a the mains is the only solution. It's not everytime, just annoying. I had it with IE5.5, I've searched MS and installed every fix for ME same problem. Anyone any ideas?

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by thechas

Any time the busy icon appears, Windows is doing something. At boot, depending on how many background programs are installed, it may take several minutes to complete the boot process. If you check, I suspect that the HD light comes on when you seethe busy icon.

First, try waiting until all the boot activity stops before connecting, or opening an application.

Second, you may be able to reduce what loads, and thus how long it takes for Windows to load and stabilize.
Look at the icons inthe system tray. (right hand side of the taskbar) Disable all of the programs that you don't need, or use. The procedure varies, but generally a right click on the icon will bring up a list of options.

Next, download and run RegClean from Microsoft. This will help eliminate problems that crop up in Windows from old files, and un-installed programs.

Finally, do you have anti-virus software?
If you are getting regular busy and HD activity, it could be a virus.

by b_pope

running ME also. TheChas is correct your system hasn't finished booting, same thing happens to me from time to time. If you do as TheChas suggests & stop a few apps loading at start it'll help.

Wanted to also note that RegClean is no longer available for download, Microsoft has removed it from their sites. If you or anyone else wants or needs it I'll email it to you. It's 818kb in size, if your using hot mail you'll have to make sure you get any mail prior to me sending as regular hotmail space is only 2mb.

don't award pts to me

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