slow computer

hi im having a problem with my internet explorer i was woundering if you could help me. the problem is my internet takes too long to open is there any way you could help me speed it up.
im on windowsxp i have avg8 anti virus and a firewall

Edited by scotty16, 26 May 2009 - 11:22 AM.

Before going through trobleshooting the computer it would be wise to hook another to the exact same connection & see how it works.
[Actually unplug the connection from that computer & use it on another]

If your connection is an issue fixing the computer won't help.

Otherwise do a good cleanup & run virus/malware scans.

i have done cleanup & run virus/malware but there is none and my connection on another pc is fast

what type of connection is it?

wired/wireless?

if wireless, are the PCs in different locations? (check signal)

if its wired then you have to think elsewhere;

what properties do the PCs show for the network connection? (ie, what speeds)

also is it only internet explorer that you have slow-down with on the PCs whilst comparing? (so then think try another browser, compare add-ons/toolbars etc... also see what speeds you can transfer files between PCs)

What anti-virus program is on the unit ?
Does it have a "security suite" or other malware/adware full time link scanner ?

When you do a google search do you have green for safe sites & red for bad sites by the links ?

i have avg for security and yes i have red and green when i do a google search

i have avg for security and yes i have red and green when i do a google search

AVG has a "link scanner".
It will make a unit absolutly drag on line as it sans every link/page.

The easiest way to fix that is to download a new AVG
Uninstall the AVG you have
Install the new one but pay close attention & when given the option choose Custom install
Take the checkmarks out of the little boxes by Link Scanner & Addition Languages.
Continue the install
When you get to the setup part I suggest taking the checkmark out of the Dail Scan scheduler box & disabling the "daily scan"
[You don't really need to do a full scan every day]

I've been using AVG a long time !

Edited by fairjoeblue, 27 May 2009 - 03:19 PM.

hi i have done all that but it is still not much faster

If you have IE7 try this,

Go to the Control Panel
double click Internet options
Click on the Advanced tab
Scoll down to Security
Locate the "Phishing Filter"
Put a dot in the circle [click on it] by Disable Phishing Filter
Click Apply
Click OK
close the control panel
Try IF

If you do this while IE is open from Tools>Internet Options you will have to close IE & reopen it for the change to take affict.

thankyou this seemed to fix the problem now it opens a lot faster