IE slow to load, and won't show certain web-sites

[boxerkeeper]

I'm running a Dell desktop and a Dell laptop with a
wireless router, sharing a broadband connection. I've
had the desktop for a few years. After upgrading it to
XP, I noticed some Internet pages slow to load (eBay,
Yahoo!). Every time I go to TurboTax.com and try to log
in, it blows my computer up so that I have to do a
complete restart.

With the laptop, which is about 2 months old, and also
running XP, the pages load quickly and smoothly and there
are no errors.

I never had this type of problem with the desktop before
upgrading to XP. Perhaps a file is corrupted? Any
suggestions for a fix?

Thanks!

 

[DVarnau]

Try some housecleaning. Clear the IE cache and set it's size to about 50-60
MB. Most situations don't call for any more cache than that.

Scan for malware:
Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites:
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm

Hope this helps,
Don