Why does my computer take so long to get to my Home Page?

Answer 1

Your browser is most likely loading some additional options like yahoo toolbar or similar that is taking resources to load before it displays your homepage. A browser has a startup period similar to the way a computer does from powerdown. Additionally you can check your computer for spyware/viruses as those will cause a lot of slowdown headaches.

The best way to remove any additional toolbars is to go to either add/remove programs and remove any culprits there, or if you have Internet Explorer 7, you can manage them via Tools > Manage Addons > Enable or Disable addons. In Firefox you can click Tools > Addons. I don't remember how to go about it in IE 6 but I believe it was Tools > Options > and one of the tabs there allowed you to manage addons.

Good Luck!

Answer 2

Often when you first connect to the internet several programs check for updates in the background. Pages may be slow to load the first time after you delete your cache.

If you have spyware on your computer the spyware can be using your bandwidth.

Try closing the home page and then opening your home page again in a few minutes. If it is still slow.

7 Ways to Work Faster on Slow Connections
http://www.microsoft.com/atwork/stayconnected/connections.mspx

Why is my Internet connection so slow?
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/d9e08acd-9eac-4af8-a4d3-9c6d9e7d5a7a1033.mspx

Making the most of your time: Intelligent browsing with Internet Explorer 7
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/IE/community/columns/intelligent_browsing.mspx

Optimize your computer for peak performance
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/moredone/optimize.mspx

Answer 3

depending on what page you are loading, if you are on dial up, etc...
change your homepage to www.google.com
no graghics to load and takes a matter of seconds.
In IE (internet explorer) go to your tools button on top of the browser and goto internet options. change the homepage to the google website then restart IE. good luck
The MaDDmaNn

Answer 4

usually depends on your internet connection dial up is slow and will always be and broadband (example cable modem) is fast

Answer 5

try to delete some cache,cookies and histories onthe browser.it helps... =)

Answer 6

Computers are lazy!!!!