Internet Explorer 100% Idle Utilization and Slow Response

[AvayaNovice]

Hey,

I've got a problem with IE. Most recent version, win2k pro with most recent updates. Every time I visit a page, the form elements in any given page will absolutely lag, if I go to type something into a search box while the page is loading it won't even register that I've clicked on the box, plus I can't scroll until the page is completely loaded. Problem does not occur with Netscape.

I figure it's something to do with spyware? I've installed spybot, adaware, and spyware blaster -- all of them found problems, but I fixed them all. Still no luck... any ideas? Why would IE go to 100% utilization even when idle?

 

[buck585]

Check that you have the appropriate DNS settings

 

[AvayaNovice]

Not a problem with DNS. Pages load no problem, it's just that any form elements or scroll bars are completely locked or lag when IE is being used. I figure it has to be adware of some sort?