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Slow internet since 1/5/06
One last question:
I'm doing fine with Trend. But what if I upgrade to XP? I realize that I could buy a new computer for not much more but I'm kind of attached to this one. I'm considering spending the $80 to upgrade to XP, then trying the Mcafee that I've already paid for before paying for Trend. Do you have experience with this? Is the McAfee likely to perform better under XP on the same computer? Thanks again. "Sandi Hardmeier - MVP" wrote: Noooooo... not Norton... that's out of the frying pan into the fire..... please consider Trend, E-Trust or Vet. -- __________________________________________ Sandi - Microsoft MVP since 1999 http://www.ie-vista.com http://inetexplorer.mvps.org Inetexplorer has changed - for instructions on how to find old URLs, go he http://msmvps.com/spywaresucks/archi.../14/46971.aspx "Dennis H (Portland)" wrote in message ... I unloaded McAfee Virusscan and my speed returned to normal. I reloaded it and it was somewhat slower but now it is back to as slow as when I first reported it. Since this is my backup computer, I've decided to accept the slower speed until my McAfee subscription ends, then either upgrade to XP or at least change to Norton Antivirus. "Dennis H (Portland)" wrote: I found the icon but there doesn't seem to be an option to view the connection. I will try the online test this weekend. Thanks! "Sandi Hardmeier - MVP" wrote: No software required - its an online test. You are using Win98 yes? You need to find your network connection icon, right click, select properties, and see if you can turn on an option to view the connection in the systray; its been so long since I used Win98 I can't remember for sure.. I will have access to a Win98 PC so will have a look. -- __________________________________________ Sandi - Microsoft MVP since 1999 http://www.ie-vista.com http://inetexplorer.mvps.org Inetexplorer has changed - for instructions on how to find old URLs, go he http://msmvps.com/spywaresucks/archi.../14/46971.aspx "Dennis H (Portland)" wrote in message ... I'm pretty good with the computer but I don't see where connection option is located. I checked using Windows Explorer, desktop Icon, and control panel. Are you sure you're not referring to W2000? I have that at work and I found the option there. It looks like I need to subscribe to dslreports.com to get the test software. True? "Sandi Hardmeier - MVP" wrote: Go to your network connections folder. Turn on the option to show the connection in system tray when connected. Once you have done this, rest your mouse over the connection to see what your connection speed is. Post back the results. Alternatively, you can use one of the test programs at www.dslreports.com to check the speed of your internet connection. -- __________________________________________ Sandi - Microsoft MVP since 1999 http://www.ie-vista.com http://inetexplorer.mvps.org Inetexplorer has changed - for instructions on how to find old URLs, go he http://msmvps.com/spywaresucks/archi.../14/46971.aspx "Dennis H (Portland)" Dennis H wrote in message ... I have updated Microsoft security. Also running McAfee antivirus, firewall and personal privacy software. All are update. Running Win98se. I have run registry mechanic and AdAware. Also scanned for viruses. No improvement. Any suggestions. |
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Having used Win98SE many years and never noticed this "network connection
icon", I too am intrigued. Is this the Network Neighborhood icon? If so, displaying properties shows no such option. I'd be most grateful if you could be more specific? "Sandi Hardmeier - MVP" wrote: No software required - its an online test. You are using Win98 yes? You need to find your network connection icon, right click, select properties, and see if you can turn on an option to view the connection in the systray; its been so long since I used Win98 I can't remember for sure.. I will have access to a Win98 PC so will have a look. -- __________________________________________ Sandi - Microsoft MVP since 1999 http://www.ie-vista.com http://inetexplorer.mvps.org Inetexplorer has changed - for instructions on how to find old URLs, go he http://msmvps.com/spywaresucks/archi.../14/46971.aspx "Dennis H (Portland)" wrote in message ... I'm pretty good with the computer but I don't see where connection option is located. I checked using Windows Explorer, desktop Icon, and control panel. Are you sure you're not referring to W2000? I have that at work and I found the option there. It looks like I need to subscribe to dslreports.com to get the test software. True? "Sandi Hardmeier - MVP" wrote: Go to your network connections folder. Turn on the option to show the connection in system tray when connected. Once you have done this, rest your mouse over the connection to see what your connection speed is. Post back the results. Alternatively, you can use one of the test programs at www.dslreports.com to check the speed of your internet connection. -- __________________________________________ Sandi - Microsoft MVP since 1999 http://www.ie-vista.com http://inetexplorer.mvps.org Inetexplorer has changed - for instructions on how to find old URLs, go he http://msmvps.com/spywaresucks/archi.../14/46971.aspx "Dennis H (Portland)" Dennis H wrote in message ... I have updated Microsoft security. Also running McAfee antivirus, firewall and personal privacy software. All are update. Running Win98se. I have run registry mechanic and AdAware. Also scanned for viruses. No improvement. Any suggestions. |
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I would not touch McAfee with the proverbial barge pole... run, screaming,
in the other direction. -- __________________________________________ Sandi - Microsoft MVP since 1999 http://www.ie-vista.com http://inetexplorer.mvps.org "Dennis H (Portland)" wrote in message ... One last question: I'm doing fine with Trend. But what if I upgrade to XP? I realize that I could buy a new computer for not much more but I'm kind of attached to this one. I'm considering spending the $80 to upgrade to XP, then trying the Mcafee that I've already paid for before paying for Trend. Do you have experience with this? Is the McAfee likely to perform better under XP on the same computer? Thanks again. "Sandi Hardmeier - MVP" wrote: Noooooo... not Norton... that's out of the frying pan into the fire..... please consider Trend, E-Trust or Vet. -- __________________________________________ Sandi - Microsoft MVP since 1999 http://www.ie-vista.com http://inetexplorer.mvps.org Inetexplorer has changed - for instructions on how to find old URLs, go he http://msmvps.com/spywaresucks/archi.../14/46971.aspx "Dennis H (Portland)" wrote in message ... I unloaded McAfee Virusscan and my speed returned to normal. I reloaded it and it was somewhat slower but now it is back to as slow as when I first reported it. Since this is my backup computer, I've decided to accept the slower speed until my McAfee subscription ends, then either upgrade to XP or at least change to Norton Antivirus. "Dennis H (Portland)" wrote: I found the icon but there doesn't seem to be an option to view the connection. I will try the online test this weekend. Thanks! "Sandi Hardmeier - MVP" wrote: No software required - its an online test. You are using Win98 yes? You need to find your network connection icon, right click, select properties, and see if you can turn on an option to view the connection in the systray; its been so long since I used Win98 I can't remember for sure.. I will have access to a Win98 PC so will have a look. -- __________________________________________ Sandi - Microsoft MVP since 1999 http://www.ie-vista.com http://inetexplorer.mvps.org Inetexplorer has changed - for instructions on how to find old URLs, go he http://msmvps.com/spywaresucks/archi.../14/46971.aspx "Dennis H (Portland)" wrote in message ... I'm pretty good with the computer but I don't see where connection option is located. I checked using Windows Explorer, desktop Icon, and control panel. Are you sure you're not referring to W2000? I have that at work and I found the option there. It looks like I need to subscribe to dslreports.com to get the test software. True? "Sandi Hardmeier - MVP" wrote: Go to your network connections folder. Turn on the option to show the connection in system tray when connected. Once you have done this, rest your mouse over the connection to see what your connection speed is. Post back the results. Alternatively, you can use one of the test programs at www.dslreports.com to check the speed of your internet connection. -- __________________________________________ Sandi - Microsoft MVP since 1999 http://www.ie-vista.com http://inetexplorer.mvps.org Inetexplorer has changed - for instructions on how to find old URLs, go he http://msmvps.com/spywaresucks/archi.../14/46971.aspx "Dennis H (Portland)" Dennis H wrote in message ... I have updated Microsoft security. Also running McAfee antivirus, firewall and personal privacy software. All are update. Running Win98se. I have run registry mechanic and AdAware. Also scanned for viruses. No improvement. Any suggestions. |
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It may be the option is not available in Win98; its been so long since I
used that OS that I can't be sure. -- __________________________________________ Sandi - Microsoft MVP since 1999 http://www.ie-vista.com http://inetexplorer.mvps.org "sqaeng" wrote in message ... Having used Win98SE many years and never noticed this "network connection icon", I too am intrigued. Is this the Network Neighborhood icon? If so, displaying properties shows no such option. I'd be most grateful if you could be more specific? "Sandi Hardmeier - MVP" wrote: No software required - its an online test. You are using Win98 yes? You need to find your network connection icon, right click, select properties, and see if you can turn on an option to view the connection in the systray; its been so long since I used Win98 I can't remember for sure.. I will have access to a Win98 PC so will have a look. -- __________________________________________ Sandi - Microsoft MVP since 1999 http://www.ie-vista.com http://inetexplorer.mvps.org Inetexplorer has changed - for instructions on how to find old URLs, go he http://msmvps.com/spywaresucks/archi.../14/46971.aspx "Dennis H (Portland)" wrote in message ... I'm pretty good with the computer but I don't see where connection option is located. I checked using Windows Explorer, desktop Icon, and control panel. Are you sure you're not referring to W2000? I have that at work and I found the option there. It looks like I need to subscribe to dslreports.com to get the test software. True? "Sandi Hardmeier - MVP" wrote: Go to your network connections folder. Turn on the option to show the connection in system tray when connected. Once you have done this, rest your mouse over the connection to see what your connection speed is. Post back the results. Alternatively, you can use one of the test programs at www.dslreports.com to check the speed of your internet connection. -- __________________________________________ Sandi - Microsoft MVP since 1999 http://www.ie-vista.com http://inetexplorer.mvps.org Inetexplorer has changed - for instructions on how to find old URLs, go he http://msmvps.com/spywaresucks/archi.../14/46971.aspx "Dennis H (Portland)" Dennis H wrote in message ... I have updated Microsoft security. Also running McAfee antivirus, firewall and personal privacy software. All are update. Running Win98se. I have run registry mechanic and AdAware. Also scanned for viruses. No improvement. Any suggestions. |
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Mind if I clarify a bit?
Network Neighborhood in 98 is My Network Places in XP. Not what Sandi is talking about. What Sandi is talking about is the equivalent of the Network applet in Control Panel, and no, there's no option to show an icon in the Tray. That option would be a specific property of the network adapter, and there is none such available. Such functionality is only available for Dial-Up adapters. (Hi Sandi!) -- Gary S. Terhune MS MVP Shell/User "Sandi Hardmeier - MVP" wrote in message ... It may be the option is not available in Win98; its been so long since I used that OS that I can't be sure. -- __________________________________________ Sandi - Microsoft MVP since 1999 http://www.ie-vista.com http://inetexplorer.mvps.org "sqaeng" wrote in message ... Having used Win98SE many years and never noticed this "network connection icon", I too am intrigued. Is this the Network Neighborhood icon? If so, displaying properties shows no such option. I'd be most grateful if you could be more specific? "Sandi Hardmeier - MVP" wrote: No software required - its an online test. You are using Win98 yes? You need to find your network connection icon, right click, select properties, and see if you can turn on an option to view the connection in the systray; its been so long since I used Win98 I can't remember for sure.. I will have access to a Win98 PC so will have a look. |
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Thank you, Gary. That justifies my experience.
"Gary S. Terhune" wrote: Mind if I clarify a bit? Network Neighborhood in 98 is My Network Places in XP. Not what Sandi is talking about. What Sandi is talking about is the equivalent of the Network applet in Control Panel, and no, there's no option to show an icon in the Tray. That option would be a specific property of the network adapter, and there is none such available. Such functionality is only available for Dial-Up adapters. (Hi Sandi!) -- Gary S. Terhune MS MVP Shell/User "Sandi Hardmeier - MVP" wrote in message ... It may be the option is not available in Win98; its been so long since I used that OS that I can't be sure. -- __________________________________________ Sandi - Microsoft MVP since 1999 http://www.ie-vista.com http://inetexplorer.mvps.org "sqaeng" wrote in message ... Having used Win98SE many years and never noticed this "network connection icon", I too am intrigued. Is this the Network Neighborhood icon? If so, displaying properties shows no such option. I'd be most grateful if you could be more specific? "Sandi Hardmeier - MVP" wrote: No software required - its an online test. You are using Win98 yes? You need to find your network connection icon, right click, select properties, and see if you can turn on an option to view the connection in the systray; its been so long since I used Win98 I can't remember for sure.. I will have access to a Win98 PC so will have a look. |
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Slow internet since 1/5/06
You're welcome!
-- Gary S. Terhune MS MVP Shell/User "sqaeng" wrote in message ... Thank you, Gary. That justifies my experience. |
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Slow internet since 1/5/06
Has anybody found any fix for this Slow internet since 1/5/06 problem. I have
read all the posts here but I do not get the feeling that there is a fix. I too have noticed slow performance since I down loaded a windows update about that time. Mine loads to a white page, goes to about 98% and then seems to stop there for about 1-2 minutes. I am using Win 98second edition, Walmart dial up ( really AOL) which uses Netscape, IE 6 as secondary browser, AVG free virus, adware, spybot, etc. Nothing comes up. Should I delete IE6 if possible, and reinstall or or can I?Also, sometimes I get a white page and at the bottom it says "Done". "Dennis H (Portland)" wrote: I have updated Microsoft security. Also running McAfee antivirus, firewall and personal privacy software. All are update. Running Win98se. I have run registry mechanic and AdAware. Also scanned for viruses. No improvement. Any suggestions. |
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