Internet Explorer becomes slower 1

[BluePolarbear]

Hi

I am at home running Win XP Pro with all the updates as well as IE 6.0.2800.

We are three users on my computer, each with their own profile.

When I leave the computer on for a day or two, I am starting to get problems with IE. When I move the pointer over the screen, it cannot pointer keep up with the mouse. Instead, it moves in step. In general, it is like the system have problems refreshing the screen.

This happens when I am using IE and when the computer has been on for some time. Further, it also seem to be happening only when there other users have logged in. The problem persists also when I log out the other users.

I have checked these things:
* Logging of the other users doesn't help.
* Once the problem is there, the only way to solve it is to reboot.
* CPU Usage / Mem usage in task manager is fine. However, the CPU uage seem to fluctuate alot, from average 3-4 % to peak ~60%.
* Closing all programs but IE doesn't help
* The problem is only when I am downloading a webpage on IE. When IE is idle the screen refreshes well. (I have a fast ADSL line)
* Rehooting the system helps. Even when I start the same applications and the other profiles, the system is faster for a while until the problem comes back.

Anyone that knows what is going on?

Finally, two small questions:
1) What application can I use to check what applications that are starting up when the computer starts?
2) I want to avoid the annoying arrow in the start-menu that expands it, as I want all the programs/folders to show. If I turn off "personalized menu", does that mean that all users see the same start menu?

Regards,
Bluepolarbear

 

[ReddLefty]

Sounds like a trojan or a worm.. maybe a mass mailer building itself up.. in any case, your systems sounds like it's infected. Better get a virus scanner and check it out.

You can use a free scanner from Symantec. It won't remove your viruses, but at least it will scan and tell you if you have some.. then you can take the necessary actions.

http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?productid=symhome&langid=ie&venid=sym

"In space, nobody can hear you click..."

 

[bcastner]

Steps #2-#3 of faq608-4650
Assuming you do not need a new battery for your mouse!

 

[linney]

The "Hijack This" (see above FAQ) output screen should give you the Startup information you want. If not you can download this freeware program which is very detailed in that type of information.

Autostart Viewer.

http://www.diamondcs.com.au/index.php?page=products

Personalized Menus keeps the Programs menu clean by hiding items you haven't used recently, while still keeping other programs easily accessible. You can gain access to hidden programs by clicking the down arrow at the bottom of the Programs menu.

Scroll Programs specifies whether to display the items on the Programs menu as one long scrolling menu or as horizontal pages. Depending on your screen resolution, if you have more than 29 or 38 programs installed, and you select to have one long scrolling menu, you can access the programs you don’t see by clicking the arrow at each end of the list of programs.

 

[micker377]

Check all the suggestions, but don't worry too much. My system is all up to date. I use "standby" rather than shut down. About every week or so, when my system starts slowing down, that tells me it's time to reboot. XP is better, but it's still not a server that is designed to stay up forever.

 

[aussiehoffy]

I have some small free progs 1 is called free ram and the other system mechanic 4.0 the free ram does as it says but the other defragments ram and makes the pc go like it was brand new and removes any progs that remain in the system

 

[bcastner]

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;819101

 

[BluePolarbear]

Thank you all for the tips you gave me.

I have tried them all - also scanning for virus and freeing up ram. However - the problem remains. One thing I forgot to mention is that I do believe it is connected with switching users. We usually shift user 4-5 times a day, and my impression is that the system becomes slower only after having shifted user a few times. Also, it is only slow when using IE retrieves data from the internet.

Another good argument for the Mrs to get her own computer...

 

[linney]

Make sure your options in IE/ Tools/ Internet Options/ Advanced are correct.

Uncheck the boxes for "Install on Demand" for IE and Other programs (two boxes).

Try running temporarily with the third box "Enable Third Party Browser Extensions" unchecked and see how this goes.

"This specifies that you want to disable features you installed for use with Internet Explorer that may have been created by companies other than Microsoft.
If you encounter problems with Internet Explorer that you cannot resolve, you can use this option to help determine if third-party features are causing the problems without uninstalling the feature. You must restart Internet Explorer after turning this option on or off."


If that stops your errors, you will know where the trouble is.

This article and the program BHOcop might be useful to you.

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,4149,8168,00.asp

Some programs (and drivers) have a lot of problems with Fast User switching in XP. This article will give you a place to start looking.


HOW TO: Verify Unsigned Device Drivers in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q308/5/14.asp

You can then progress to these steps if still no solution.

Run the System File Checker program from the Run Box by typing.....Sfc /Scannow in it and have your XP CD handy.


If they don't work you could try repairing windows itself by running it over itself. You will lose all your windows updates but your files will be untouched.

How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade (Reinstallation) of Windows XP (Q315341)

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q315/3/41.asp

 

[cinnamin]

try clean it up thats works for me when i have to much history and plug in the i don't need i use window washer and that does the trick for me it cleans out ie

http://www.webroot.com

i hope this helps

 

[ngHIMS]

You are running windows xp pro?

I'd be willing to bet this fixes your problem:

Right click 'My computer'
Select 'Properties'
Click 'Advanced Tab'
In Performance box, click 'settings'

Make sure you have clicked... "Adjust for best performance"

If you let Windows manage your resources, that would be like letting Saddam control the US missle cache.

-ng