what would make computer so slow to load internet exployer?

Question

after not using computer for a while sometimes it is very slow to load and sometimes will not load at all. have to either restart computer or control/alt/delete. when first turning on computer takes 10 minutes to fully load.

Answer 1

For one thing...if you are using the new Internet Explorer 7, get rid of it pronto! (And if not, DON'T download it)! Mine ran real slow from it...see my Q & best answer I chose for tips.

Answer 2

- Are you using a complex screensaver - it runs in the background and eats memory. I had fun with mine, then changed it to blank.
- How many programs do you load at startup? Maybe you should check it out and ensure you are running just what you need.
 To do this: cl Start, cl Settings, cl Taskbar and Start Menu.
 cl Start Menu, cl Customize, cl Remove.
 cl the icon for the program you wish to remove
 then cl Remove.
 This will prevent the program from loading at startup, but will not remove the program from the hard disk.
1. Did you run an error check? Open My Computer,
Right-cl on C:, Select Properties, Tools – Run an Error Check ( checkmark “check all and fix); then run a Defrag

2. Are you using Yahoo Toolbar? Run a full Norton Antispy.

3. From IE, click Tools, Internet Options
delete cookies
delete files (offline files)
clear history (set days to save to 0 if you want)
click o.k., and Restart

3. click Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools – run Disk Cleanup

4. click Start, Run ipconfig renew (type ipconfig space renew)

All these things should be done regularly. The more frequently they are run, the less time they take.
- Note: Games and videos are mostly graphics. Graphics create large files. If this doesn’t help, you should consider getting more memory.

Answer 3

Have you picked up any trojans/viruses/spyware?? That will definately slow up a machine. I run three different scanners. Adaware, A2 (a squared ), and hijackthis. All of these can be downloaded for free as shareware.
Just be careful and download from known and trusted sites

good luck

Answer 4

you got too much junk loading http://bartman1.blogspot.com/and follow if your computer runs slow