Browser barely working, takes forever to load a web page

In my Windows 98 Desktop with IE6, over the last few days I've had a problem
I never had before. It takes one to three minutes, sometimes longer just to
load each web page. Everything else is normal. I send and receive e-mail
normally. But it takes forever to load each web page. Also, when saving
new material or changes at my weblog, it takes a long long time for the Save
to occur, so it seems the problem is not just on my local machine, which
makes no sense. Dell Tech support told me last night my download and upload
speed is fine, so that's not the problem.

I just did a Spybot S+D on my system after updating Spybot S&D, and that
hasn't fixed the problem.

I thought of updating my Zone Alarm, which I hadn't updated in a long time,
but at its website, it says:

"Attention: Win 98SE/Me support discontinued"

I have Windows 98 first edition, so I guess Zone Alarm doesn't even work my
system any more? What firewall should I use for Windows 98 since Zone Alarm
doesn't support Windows 98?

I'm trying to update my AVG free anti-virus program, but I can't get it to
go online to get the update, it keeps prompting me to browse in my computer
for the update, which makes no sense. In any case, could a virus explain
the kind of problem I'm having?

Any ideas?

Thanks

Also, the problem definitely seems to be with IE. I just tried Opera (which
I have on my system but almost never use), and it seems to load web pages
normally.

Larry wrote:
In my Windows 98 Desktop with IE6, over the last few days I've had a
problem I never had before. It takes one to three minutes, sometimes
longer just to load each web page. Everything else is normal. I
send and receive e-mail normally. But it takes forever to load each
web page. Also, when saving new material or changes at my weblog, it
takes a long long time for the Save to occur, so it seems the problem
is not just on my local machine, which makes no sense. Dell Tech
support told me last night my download and upload speed is fine, so
that's not the problem.

I just did a Spybot S+D on my system after updating Spybot S&D, and
that hasn't fixed the problem.

I thought of updating my Zone Alarm, which I hadn't updated in a long
time, but at its website, it says:

"Attention: Win 98SE/Me support discontinued"

I have Windows 98 first edition, so I guess Zone Alarm doesn't even
work my system any more? What firewall should I use for Windows 98
since Zone Alarm doesn't support Windows 98?

I'm trying to update my AVG free anti-virus program, but I can't get
it to go online to get the update, it keeps prompting me to browse in
my computer for the update, which makes no sense. In any case, could
a virus explain the kind of problem I'm having?

Any ideas?

Thanks

The fact that other browsers work suggests that the problem may be caused by
hijackware. (Very often, simply scanning with anti-spyware applications
isn't enough.) 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://defendingyourmachine.blogspot.com/
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware

When all else fails, HijackThis v1.99.1
(http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.zip) is the preferred tool to use.
It will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware with
assistance from an expert. **Post your log to
http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
http://castlecops.com/forum67.html,
http://forums.subratam.org/index.php?showforum=7,
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or other appropriate forums for expert
analysis, 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) computer repair shop.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.org

Larry wrote:
Also, the problem definitely seems to be with IE. I just tried Opera
(which
I have on my system but almost never use), and it seems to load web pages
normally.

Larry wrote:
In my Windows 98 Desktop with IE6, over the last few days I've had a
problem I never had before. It takes one to three minutes, sometimes
longer just to load each web page. Everything else is normal. I
send and receive e-mail normally. But it takes forever to load each
web page. Also, when saving new material or changes at my weblog, it
takes a long long time for the Save to occur, so it seems the problem
is not just on my local machine, which makes no sense. Dell Tech
support told me last night my download and upload speed is fine, so
that's not the problem.

I just did a Spybot S+D on my system after updating Spybot S&D, and
that hasn't fixed the problem.

I thought of updating my Zone Alarm, which I hadn't updated in a long
time, but at its website, it says:

"Attention: Win 98SE/Me support discontinued"

I have Windows 98 first edition, so I guess Zone Alarm doesn't even
work my system any more? What firewall should I use for Windows 98
since Zone Alarm doesn't support Windows 98?

I'm trying to update my AVG free anti-virus program, but I can't get
it to go online to get the update, it keeps prompting me to browse in
my computer for the update, which makes no sense. In any case, could
a virus explain the kind of problem I'm having?

Any ideas?

Thanks

Larry wrote:
Also, the problem definitely seems to be with IE. I just tried Opera
(which I have on my system but almost never use), and it seems to
load web pages normally.

Larry wrote:
In my Windows 98 Desktop with IE6, over the last few days I've had a
problem I never had before. It takes one to three minutes, sometimes
longer just to load each web page. Everything else is normal. I
send and receive e-mail normally. But it takes forever to load each
web page. Also, when saving new material or changes at my weblog, it
takes a long long time for the Save to occur, so it seems the problem
is not just on my local machine, which makes no sense. Dell Tech
support told me last night my download and upload speed is fine, so
that's not the problem.

I just did a Spybot S+D on my system after updating Spybot S&D, and
that hasn't fixed the problem.

I thought of updating my Zone Alarm, which I hadn't updated in a long
time, but at its website, it says:

"Attention: Win 98SE/Me support discontinued"

I have Windows 98 first edition, so I guess Zone Alarm doesn't even
work my system any more? What firewall should I use for Windows 98
since Zone Alarm doesn't support Windows 98?

I'm trying to update my AVG free anti-virus program, but I can't get
it to go online to get the update, it keeps prompting me to browse in
my computer for the update, which makes no sense. In any case, could
a virus explain the kind of problem I'm having?

1. You need to empty your browser cache. Make sure IE is closed. Open
Internet Properties by right-clicking your IE desktop icon or by Start
Settings Control Panel Internet Options. On the General Tab in the
middle (Temporary Internet files) click on Delete Files. In the next
window, make sure Delete All Offline Content is checked, then click OK.
For good measure, I would also Delete Cookies.

2. There's nothing wrong with using an older version of Zone Alarm. Or
you could use an older version of Outpost Firewall (I use
1.0.1817.1645).

3. Do you have the current version of AVG? Mine is 7.5.446. Support for
Version 7.0 ended this past January, I believe.

4. Deleting *all* temp files, followed by a defrag, is also recommended.
Ccleaner is a good temp file cleaning utility.

Let me know if you need any links.

--
Dave

1. I have a utility that quickly and completely empties out the Temporary
Internet Files folder (much faster than Windows' own utilities do it) and I
use it regularly so I'm sure that's not the cause of the problem.

2. Since Zone Alarm must be regularly updated (with new lists of invaders
etc.), how can older versions work?

3. I've just downloaded and am about to install AVG 7.5.


"Daave" wrote in message
...

1. You need to empty your browser cache. Make sure IE is closed. Open
Internet Properties by right-clicking your IE desktop icon or by Start
Settings Control Panel Internet Options. On the General Tab in the
middle (Temporary Internet files) click on Delete Files. In the next
window, make sure Delete All Offline Content is checked, then click OK.
For good measure, I would also Delete Cookies.

2. There's nothing wrong with using an older version of Zone Alarm. Or
you could use an older version of Outpost Firewall (I use
1.0.1817.1645).

3. Do you have the current version of AVG? Mine is 7.5.446. Support for
Version 7.0 ended this past January, I believe.

4. Deleting *all* temp files, followed by a defrag, is also recommended.
Ccleaner is a good temp file cleaning utility.

Let me know if you need any links.

--
Dave

If the procedures look too complex -

PA Bear, the only complicated thing here is the long list of links you gave
me to choose from! One or two would be enough, I think ...

Is Hijackware something different from Spyware?

And is Spyware S&D still considered a good program? A few years ago it
worked miracles in getting my browser working again.


"PA Bear" wrote in message
...
The fact that other browsers work suggests that the problem may be caused
by
hijackware. (Very often, simply scanning with anti-spyware applications
isn't enough.) 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://defendingyourmachine.blogspot.com/
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware

When all else fails, HijackThis v1.99.1
(http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.zip) is the preferred tool to use.
It will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware with
assistance from an expert. **Post your log to
http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
http://castlecops.com/forum67.html,
http://forums.subratam.org/index.php?showforum=7,
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or other appropriate forums for
expert
analysis, 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) computer repair shop.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.org

Larry wrote:
Also, the problem definitely seems to be with IE. I just tried Opera
(which
I have on my system but almost never use), and it seems to load web
pages
normally.

Larry wrote:
In my Windows 98 Desktop with IE6, over the last few days I've had a
problem I never had before. It takes one to three minutes, sometimes
longer just to load each web page. Everything else is normal. I
send and receive e-mail normally. But it takes forever to load each
web page. Also, when saving new material or changes at my weblog, it
takes a long long time for the Save to occur, so it seems the problem
is not just on my local machine, which makes no sense. Dell Tech
support told me last night my download and upload speed is fine, so
that's not the problem.

I just did a Spybot S+D on my system after updating Spybot S&D, and
that hasn't fixed the problem.

I thought of updating my Zone Alarm, which I hadn't updated in a long
time, but at its website, it says:

"Attention: Win 98SE/Me support discontinued"

I have Windows 98 first edition, so I guess Zone Alarm doesn't even
work my system any more? What firewall should I use for Windows 98
since Zone Alarm doesn't support Windows 98?

I'm trying to update my AVG free anti-virus program, but I can't get
it to go online to get the update, it keeps prompting me to browse in
my computer for the update, which makes no sense. In any case, could
a virus explain the kind of problem I'm having?

Any ideas?

Thanks

Oh I see. This is not a self-running program. The user must get expert
advice to know which files it is safe to delete. That _is_ complicated.
:-)




"Larry" wrote in message
...

If the procedures look too complex -

PA Bear, the only complicated thing here is the long list of links you
gave
me to choose from! One or two would be enough, I think ...

Is Hijackware something different from Spyware?

And is Spyware S&D still considered a good program? A few years ago it
worked miracles in getting my browser working again.


"PA Bear" wrote in message
...
The fact that other browsers work suggests that the problem may be
caused
by
hijackware. (Very often, simply scanning with anti-spyware applications
isn't enough.) 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://defendingyourmachine.blogspot.com/
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware

When all else fails, HijackThis v1.99.1
(http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.zip) is the preferred tool to
use.
It will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware with
assistance from an expert. **Post your log to
http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
http://castlecops.com/forum67.html,
http://forums.subratam.org/index.php?showforum=7,
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or other appropriate forums for
expert
analysis, 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) computer repair shop.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.org

Larry wrote:
Also, the problem definitely seems to be with IE. I just tried Opera
(which
I have on my system but almost never use), and it seems to load web
pages
normally.

Larry wrote:
In my Windows 98 Desktop with IE6, over the last few days I've had a
problem I never had before. It takes one to three minutes, sometimes
longer just to load each web page. Everything else is normal. I
send and receive e-mail normally. But it takes forever to load each
web page. Also, when saving new material or changes at my weblog, it
takes a long long time for the Save to occur, so it seems the problem
is not just on my local machine, which makes no sense. Dell Tech
support told me last night my download and upload speed is fine, so
that's not the problem.

I just did a Spybot S+D on my system after updating Spybot S&D, and
that hasn't fixed the problem.

I thought of updating my Zone Alarm, which I hadn't updated in a long
time, but at its website, it says:

"Attention: Win 98SE/Me support discontinued"

I have Windows 98 first edition, so I guess Zone Alarm doesn't even
work my system any more? What firewall should I use for Windows 98
since Zone Alarm doesn't support Windows 98?

I'm trying to update my AVG free anti-virus program, but I can't get
it to go online to get the update, it keeps prompting me to browse in
my computer for the update, which makes no sense. In any case, could
a virus explain the kind of problem I'm having?

Any ideas?

Thanks

No one program detects all the possible methods for hijacking your system.
That's why the different options. As for HijackThis, the forums where the
HJT logs are analyzed are free. Not really so complicated.

Personally, what I think is most missing from your arsenal is AdAware SE.
But if it's something more serious, HJT and a root kit revealer might be
necessary.

--
Gary S. Terhune
MS-MVP Shell/User
www.grystmill.com

"Larry" wrote in message
...
Oh I see. This is not a self-running program. The user must get expert
advice to know which files it is safe to delete. That _is_ complicated.
:-)




"Larry" wrote in message
...

If the procedures look too complex -

PA Bear, the only complicated thing here is the long list of links you
gave
me to choose from! One or two would be enough, I think ...

Is Hijackware something different from Spyware?

And is Spyware S&D still considered a good program? A few years ago it
worked miracles in getting my browser working again.


"PA Bear" wrote in message
...
The fact that other browsers work suggests that the problem may be
caused
by
hijackware. (Very often, simply scanning with anti-spyware
applications
isn't enough.) 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://defendingyourmachine.blogspot.com/
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware

When all else fails, HijackThis v1.99.1
(http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.zip) is the preferred tool to
use.
It will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware
with
assistance from an expert. **Post your log to
http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
http://castlecops.com/forum67.html,
http://forums.subratam.org/index.php?showforum=7,
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or other appropriate forums for
expert
analysis, 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) computer repair shop.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.org

Larry wrote:
Also, the problem definitely seems to be with IE. I just tried Opera
(which
I have on my system but almost never use), and it seems to load web
pages
normally.

Larry wrote:
In my Windows 98 Desktop with IE6, over the last few days I've had a
problem I never had before. It takes one to three minutes,
sometimes
longer just to load each web page. Everything else is normal. I
send and receive e-mail normally. But it takes forever to load each
web page. Also, when saving new material or changes at my weblog,
it
takes a long long time for the Save to occur, so it seems the
problem
is not just on my local machine, which makes no sense. Dell Tech
support told me last night my download and upload speed is fine, so
that's not the problem.

I just did a Spybot S+D on my system after updating Spybot S&D, and
that hasn't fixed the problem.

I thought of updating my Zone Alarm, which I hadn't updated in a
long
time, but at its website, it says:

"Attention: Win 98SE/Me support discontinued"

I have Windows 98 first edition, so I guess Zone Alarm doesn't even
work my system any more? What firewall should I use for Windows 98
since Zone Alarm doesn't support Windows 98?

I'm trying to update my AVG free anti-virus program, but I can't get
it to go online to get the update, it keeps prompting me to browse
in
my computer for the update, which makes no sense. In any case,
could
a virus explain the kind of problem I'm having?

Any ideas?

Thanks

If you're concerned about having the best possible free AV, may I suggest
Avast! instead of AVG. Better scores all 'round.

--
Gary S. Terhune
MS-MVP Shell/User
www.grystmill.com

"Larry" wrote in message
...
1. I have a utility that quickly and completely empties out the Temporary
Internet Files folder (much faster than Windows' own utilities do it) and
I
use it regularly so I'm sure that's not the cause of the problem.

2. Since Zone Alarm must be regularly updated (with new lists of invaders
etc.), how can older versions work?

3. I've just downloaded and am about to install AVG 7.5.


"Daave" wrote in message
...

1. You need to empty your browser cache. Make sure IE is closed. Open
Internet Properties by right-clicking your IE desktop icon or by Start
Settings Control Panel Internet Options. On the General Tab in the
middle (Temporary Internet files) click on Delete Files. In the next
window, make sure Delete All Offline Content is checked, then click OK.
For good measure, I would also Delete Cookies.

2. There's nothing wrong with using an older version of Zone Alarm. Or
you could use an older version of Outpost Firewall (I use
1.0.1817.1645).

3. Do you have the current version of AVG? Mine is 7.5.446. Support for
Version 7.0 ended this past January, I believe.

4. Deleting *all* temp files, followed by a defrag, is also recommended.
Ccleaner is a good temp file cleaning utility.

Let me know if you need any links.

--
Dave

I have Ad Aware 6 on my system which I haven't run in a couple of years.
Its user interface is the most confusing thing I've ever seen. The various
buttons and messages contradict each other and nothing is what it says it
is. I guess I would need to update it before running it, but I see no
instructions on that.


"Gary S. Terhune" none wrote in message
...
No one program detects all the possible methods for hijacking your system.
That's why the different options. As for HijackThis, the forums where the
HJT logs are analyzed are free. Not really so complicated.

Personally, what I think is most missing from your arsenal is AdAware SE.
But if it's something more serious, HJT and a root kit revealer might be
necessary.

--
Gary S. Terhune
MS-MVP Shell/User
www.grystmill.com

"Larry" wrote in message
...
Oh I see. This is not a self-running program. The user must get expert
advice to know which files it is safe to delete. That _is_ complicated.
:-)




"Larry" wrote in message
...

If the procedures look too complex -

PA Bear, the only complicated thing here is the long list of links you
gave
me to choose from! One or two would be enough, I think ...

Is Hijackware something different from Spyware?

And is Spyware S&D still considered a good program? A few years ago it
worked miracles in getting my browser working again.


"PA Bear" wrote in message
...
The fact that other browsers work suggests that the problem may be
caused
by
hijackware. (Very often, simply scanning with anti-spyware
applications
isn't enough.) 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://defendingyourmachine.blogspot.com/
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware

When all else fails, HijackThis v1.99.1
(http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.zip) is the preferred tool to
use.
It will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware
with
assistance from an expert. **Post your log to
http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
http://castlecops.com/forum67.html,
http://forums.subratam.org/index.php?showforum=7,
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or other appropriate forums for
expert
analysis, 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) computer repair shop.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.org

Larry wrote:
Also, the problem definitely seems to be with IE. I just tried
Opera
(which
I have on my system but almost never use), and it seems to load web
pages
normally.

Larry wrote:
In my Windows 98 Desktop with IE6, over the last few days I've had
a
problem I never had before. It takes one to three minutes,
sometimes
longer just to load each web page. Everything else is normal. I
send and receive e-mail normally. But it takes forever to load
each
web page. Also, when saving new material or changes at my weblog,
it
takes a long long time for the Save to occur, so it seems the
problem
is not just on my local machine, which makes no sense. Dell Tech
support told me last night my download and upload speed is fine,
so
that's not the problem.

I just did a Spybot S+D on my system after updating Spybot S&D,
and
that hasn't fixed the problem.

I thought of updating my Zone Alarm, which I hadn't updated in a
long
time, but at its website, it says:

"Attention: Win 98SE/Me support discontinued"

I have Windows 98 first edition, so I guess Zone Alarm doesn't
even
work my system any more? What firewall should I use for Windows
98
since Zone Alarm doesn't support Windows 98?

I'm trying to update my AVG free anti-virus program, but I can't
get
it to go online to get the update, it keeps prompting me to browse
in
my computer for the update, which makes no sense. In any case,
could
a virus explain the kind of problem I'm having?

Any ideas?

Thanks