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Internet connection

Hi All,

Anyone got any ideas on how to solve this because my IT dept haven't got a clue?
When opening a new internet window it takes on average 2 minutes to open up. Once on the internet new pages open instantly, it is just the initial connection I have problems with. Other PC's on the network operate normally. I've checked the IP/DNS addresses and they all seem ok so I'm a bit clueless!

Cheers
All opinions are my own and in no way contain official advice or guidelines.

Comments

  • albertross_2
    albertross_2 Posts: 8,932 Forumite
    what are the proxy settings set to in ie, tools, internet options, connections.
    , advanced

    turn off automatically detect if it's on, make sure all settings match the working pc's.

    If that doesn't work, does this pc have any different firewall/AV configuration?
    Ever get the feeling you are wasting your time? :rolleyes:
  • Incisor
    Incisor Posts: 2,271 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Set to access internet via dial-up in preference to via LAN. Spends time trying to find modem and dial out, before giving up. Maybe???
    After the uprising of the 17th June The Secretary of the Writers Union
    Had leaflets distributed in the Stalinallee Stating that the people
    Had forfeited the confidence of the government And could win it back only
    By redoubled efforts. Would it not be easier In that case for the government
    To dissolve the people
    And elect another?
  • cruyff73
    cruyff73 Posts: 103 Forumite
    Thanks for your replies guys.I've checked all the settings and they match the other PC's. I've removed recently added software (Adobe, Spybot updates etc) that were not on the others but that's made no difference.
    All opinions are my own and in no way contain official advice or guidelines.
  • Lokolo
    Lokolo Posts: 20,861 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts
    Try reinstalling IE or whatever browser you use?
  • phildamb
    phildamb Posts: 194 Forumite
    the most likely cause are the addons being used by internet explorer. Go to :-

    Tools ->Manage addons ->Addons currently loaded in Internet explorer.

    Disable them one at a time until the load time returns to normal also double check how much temporary internet storage you are using to. (Do you see lots of disk activity as IE is loading?)
  • Tesscha
    Tesscha Posts: 209 Forumite
    I encountered a problem like this recently and found that more than one homepage had been selected to open up.
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