Internet Explorer 8 is too slow

SayWhat wrote:

> I shut off the Threatfire and opened Internet Explorer 8.
> It actually opened in 4 seconds less time than with Threatfire turned on.
>
> I shut off Zone Alarm and opened Internet Explorer 8
> Same thing it opened in 4 seconds less time than with Zone Alarm turned on.
>
> I did not try it with Avast turned off. Thinking that I needed Avast
> running.
>
> So perhaps I will accept the fact that Internet Explorer 8 is a hog and does
> not start up as fast as Internet Explorer 6 did.

Perhaps another conclusion would be that Threatfire impacts too much of a
performance loss and so does ZoneAlarm, or they clash with each other, with
Avast, or some other software you leave running in the backgroud.

Twice before (and this makes three) you have been recommended to load IE8 in
its no add-ons mode to check if an add-on is the culprit. Because you have
refused to do so, it's starting to look like you do know that an add-on
causes the problem but you are unwilling to do without it.

Another test would be to set the home page to "about:blank" to make sure it
isn't a problem in loading the content from that web site.

Please excuse me as I am not sure what you mean by this:
"Twice before (and this makes three) you have been recommended to load IE8
in
its no add-ons mode to check if an add-on is the culprit. Because you have
refused to do so, it's starting to look like you do know that an add-on
causes the problem but you are unwilling to do without it."

I have no idea what you are meaning about an add-on. I only downloaded
Internet Explorer 8. If
there were other things added on I am not aware of it, nor do I know where
to look for them.

"VanguardLH" <V@nguard.LH> wrote in message
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SayWhat wrote:

> I shut off the Threatfire and opened Internet Explorer 8.
> It actually opened in 4 seconds less time than with Threatfire turned on.
>
> I shut off Zone Alarm and opened Internet Explorer 8
> Same thing it opened in 4 seconds less time than with Zone Alarm turned
> on.
>
> I did not try it with Avast turned off. Thinking that I needed Avast
> running.
>
> So perhaps I will accept the fact that Internet Explorer 8 is a hog and
> does
> not start up as fast as Internet Explorer 6 did.

Perhaps another conclusion would be that Threatfire impacts too much of a
performance loss and so does ZoneAlarm, or they clash with each other, with
Avast, or some other software you leave running in the backgroud.

Twice before (and this makes three) you have been recommended to load IE8 in
its no add-ons mode to check if an add-on is the culprit. Because you have
refused to do so, it's starting to look like you do know that an add-on
causes the problem but you are unwilling to do without it.

Another test would be to set the home page to "about:blank" to make sure it
isn't a problem in loading the content from that web site.

SayWhat wrote:

> Please excuse me as I am not sure what you mean by this: "Twice before
> (and this makes three) you have been recommended to load IE8 in its no
> add-ons mode to check if an add-on is the culprit. Because you have
> refused to do so, it's starting to look like you do know that an add-on
> causes the problem but you are unwilling to do without it."

My 1st reply:
"Have you tested IE8's load time when you load it in its no add-ons mode?"

My 2nd reply:
"... run in its no add-ons mode ..."

> I have no idea what you are meaning about an add-on. I only downloaded
> Internet Explorer 8. If there were other things added on I am not aware
> of it, nor do I know where to look for them.

In IE8, hit the F1 key. In help, search for "no add-ons". One of the
articles will tell you how to run IE8 in no add-ons mode.

http://www.google.com/search?q=%2B%2...dd-ons+mode%22
Plenty articles telling you how to run IE8 in no add-ons mode.

If you have a desktop icon for IE8 (that is a namespace icon rather than a
shortcut shown with an arrow overly icon), right-click on it and select
"Start without Add-Ons".

At a command line, run:
"C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe" -extoff

If you had add-ons installed for whatever was the prior version of Internet
Explorer that was on your host (IE6 or IE7), they do not get uninstalled
when you upgrade to the next version of IE (v8). That means you drag along
the same add-ons you had before, and some may no longer be compatible with
IE8. That is why I always suggest to uninstall all add-ons before moving to
the next version of IE, and then re-install just the add-ons that you need
or are requested to install by a site (after checking if they are compatible
with the new version of IE). When dragging along a pile of garbage, don't
expect it to be the same useful pile of garbage after the move. Tis the
same reason that I recommend a *fresh* install of an OS rather than trying
to drag along stuff that can pollute it from an old install of the OS.

To see what add-ons you have installed, go to:

Internet Options -> Programs -> Manage Add-ons
Select "Toolbars and Extensions" (aka Add-Ons)
In the "Show" listbox, select "All add-ons".
Now you'll see what add-ons have been installed.

Before wasting time noting what all add-ons have been installed, just run
IE8 in its no add-ons mode to see if the lag in responsiveness goes away.