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Problem

When i go on the net its fine for about 45mins then everything slows down i close my browser and run cc cleaner startup browser again and its alot faster again!
I have tried lowering amount od temperory internet files but makes know diffrence any ideas why this keeps happening

Comments

  • what browser are you using and do you use a anit-virus, firewall and spyware remover and if so which ones.

    plus what os are you using?
    Scottish proverb - "Never drink whisky with water and never drink water without whisky"
  • STRAWB wrote:
    When i go on the net its fine for about 45mins then everything slows down i close my browser and run cc cleaner startup browser again and its alot faster again!
    I have tried lowering amount od temperory internet files but makes know diffrence any ideas why this keeps happening

    Hi mate, run http://www.xoftspy.com
    It free to scan but at least it will show whats slowing you down.

    This picks more viruses etc than adaware, AVG etc

    Let me know what you find

    J
  • STRAWB
    STRAWB Posts: 314 Forumite
    bt/yahoo browser also run spybot adware windows defender and macfee security centre so antivirus wise and firewall wise i'm all up to date.
  • how much memory do you have?
    Ever get the feeling you are wasting your time? :rolleyes:
  • STRAWB
    STRAWB Posts: 314 Forumite
    768 Mb Ram
  • Ok, it not a ram problem then (IE tends to grab more and more ram in a browsing session until you close it)
    Ever get the feeling you are wasting your time? :rolleyes:
  • STRAWB
    STRAWB Posts: 314 Forumite
    I'm using bt browser
  • theCapt
    theCapt Posts: 223 Forumite
    try using firefox, a bit of a punt idea but might help.
    Scottish proverb - "Never drink whisky with water and never drink water without whisky"
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