"not resonding" applications

Using IE7 & XP. For reasons unknown to me I have been getting frequent
hanging of web pages when working in IE7. This has only been in recent
weeks. This seems to happen when click on a website link. I do not work
with more than 2-4 windows open at one time. So, when one window hangs
(hourglass appears and stays on), I use contol/alt/delete to open Windows
Task Manager and "end" the non-responding application. Then all windows
close down. Is there something(s) that I can do to fix this problem? All
help is appreciated. Thank you in advance. Fran

Run Internet Explorer 7 in 'No Add-Ons' mode:

If you have XP: Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools >
Internet Explorer (No Add-Ons)

Alternatively, you can create a shortcut on your desktop with the
following target path:

"C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe" -extoff

If no problems occur in 'No Add-Ons' mode, the problem is caused by one
of the add-ons that load together with Internet Explorer 7.

Problems with Internet Explorer can also be caused by the presence of
viruses or other malicious software.

---
Leonard Grey
Errare Humanum Est

Fran wrote:
> Using IE7 & XP. For reasons unknown to me I have been getting frequent
> hanging of web pages when working in IE7. This has only been in recent
> weeks. This seems to happen when click on a website link. I do not work
> with more than 2-4 windows open at one time. So, when one window hangs
> (hourglass appears and stays on), I use contol/alt/delete to open Windows
> Task Manager and "end" the non-responding application. Then all windows
> close down. Is there something(s) that I can do to fix this problem? All
> help is appreciated. Thank you in advance. Fran
>
>
>

STEP ONE:

=> Does this behavior persist if you start IE7 in No Add-ons mode? To start
IE7 in No Add-ons mode:

1. Right-click on the blue IE desktop icon and select Start without Add-ons;
or

2. Start | (All) Programs | Accessories | System Tools | Internet Explorer
(No add-ons).

Troubleshooting and Internet Explorer’s (No Add-ons) Mode:
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/07/25/678113.aspx

=> Does the problem persist if you Reset IE7 Advanced settings (RIES)?
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737 <= Read before using!

STEP TWO (if necessary):

Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315

Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting your hijackthis log
to an appropriate forum.

Checking for/Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_R...:_Introduction
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware

When all else fails, HijackThis v2.0.2
(http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.exe) is the preferred tool to use (in
conjunction with some other utilities). HijackThis will NOT fix anything on
its own, but it will help you to both identify and remove any
hijackware/spyware with assistance from an expert. **Post your log to
http://spywarehammer.com/simplemachi...php?board=10.0,
http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or another appropriate forum for review
by an expert in such matters, not here.**

If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this
isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and
independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA or Geek Squad) computer repair shop.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

Fran wrote:
> Using IE7 & XP. For reasons unknown to me I have been getting frequent
> hanging of web pages when working in IE7. This has only been in recent
> weeks. This seems to happen when click on a website link. I do not work
> with more than 2-4 windows open at one time. So, when one window hangs
> (hourglass appears and stays on), I use contol/alt/delete to open Windows
> Task Manager and "end" the non-responding application. Then all windows
> close down. Is there something(s) that I can do to fix this problem? All
> help is appreciated. Thank you in advance. Fran