IE 6 - Computer freeze completely while downloading files from websites

[AnyKind]

Here is my problem:

I'm trying to simply download some files from websites (i tried a lot) ...
download starts ... but after a few minutes my computer freeze completely
.... no more mouse or even CTRL+ALT+DEL available ...

My config is:
AMD Athlon XP 2000+
MB ECS KT266A
256 MB DDR
HG 80GB
Nvidia GFORCE 4 MX 440
running under Windows XP Pro (no SP)
and Alcatel USB Speed Touch modem

Any advice would be appreciated.

 

[Mike Burgess]

AnyKind,
You may need to clear your TIF as you may have a corrupt file there.

Close all instances of OE and IE
Control Panel | Internet Options | General tab
Click the "Delete Files" button, when prompted place a check in:
"Delete all offline content", click OK
Click the "Clear History" button, click OK.
Click the Settings button, adjust the TIF size to 50 mb, click OK

[more info]
Possibly your cache folder is corrupt:

How To: Delete the Internet Explorer Temporary Internet Files
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/delcache.htm
--
Also check for updated video drivers .......
____________________________________________________________
Mike Burgess [MVP Windows Shell\User] http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/
Blocking Spyware, Adware, Parasites, Hijackers, Trojans, with a HOSTS file
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm [updated 10-24-03]
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[AnyKind]

I tried your solution but it seems to be as ugly as it was before.

I don't think the TIF could be the problem as it is a fresh new installation
of my computer from scratch

AnyKind,
You may need to clear your TIF as you may have a corrupt file there.

Close all instances of OE and IE
Control Panel | Internet Options | General tab
Click the "Delete Files" button, when prompted place a check in:
"Delete all offline content", click OK
Click the "Clear History" button, click OK.
Click the Settings button, adjust the TIF size to 50 mb, click OK

[more info]
Possibly your cache folder is corrupt:

How To: Delete the Internet Explorer Temporary Internet Files
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/delcache.htm
--
Also check for updated video drivers .......
____________________________________________________________
Mike Burgess [MVP Windows Shell\User] http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/
Blocking Spyware, Adware, Parasites, Hijackers, Trojans, with a HOSTS file
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm [updated 10-24-03]
Please post replies to this Newsgroup, email address is invalid
--

Here is my problem:

I'm trying to simply download some files from websites (i tried a lot) ....
download starts ... but after a few minutes my computer freeze completely
... no more mouse or even CTRL+ALT+DEL available ...

My config is:
AMD Athlon XP 2000+
MB ECS KT266A
256 MB DDR
HG 80GB
Nvidia GFORCE 4 MX 440
running under Windows XP Pro (no SP)
and Alcatel USB Speed Touch modem

Any advice would be appreciated.

 

[Mike Burgess]

AnyKind,
A screen freeze is usually video driver related ....
Or if one of your internal fans is not working ........
____________________________________________________________
Mike Burgess [MVP Windows Shell\User] http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/
Blocking Spyware, Adware, Parasites, Hijackers, Trojans, with a HOSTS file
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm [updated 10-25-03]
Please post replies to this Newsgroup, email address is invalid
--

I tried your solution but it seems to be as ugly as it was before.

I don't think the TIF could be the problem as it is a fresh new installation
of my computer from scratch

AnyKind,
You may need to clear your TIF as you may have a corrupt file there.

Close all instances of OE and IE
Control Panel | Internet Options | General tab
Click the "Delete Files" button, when prompted place a check in:
"Delete all offline content", click OK
Click the "Clear History" button, click OK.
Click the Settings button, adjust the TIF size to 50 mb, click OK

[more info]
Possibly your cache folder is corrupt:

How To: Delete the Internet Explorer Temporary Internet Files
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/delcache.htm
--
Also check for updated video drivers .......
____________________________________________________________
Mike Burgess [MVP Windows Shell\User] http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/
Blocking Spyware, Adware, Parasites, Hijackers, Trojans, with a HOSTS file
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm [updated 10-24-03]
Please post replies to this Newsgroup, email address is invalid
--

Here is my problem:

I'm trying to simply download some files from websites (i tried a lot) ...
download starts ... but after a few minutes my computer freeze completely
... no more mouse or even CTRL+ALT+DEL available ...

My config is:
AMD Athlon XP 2000+
MB ECS KT266A
256 MB DDR
HG 80GB
Nvidia GFORCE 4 MX 440
running under Windows XP Pro (no SP)
and Alcatel USB Speed Touch modem

Any advice would be appreciated.