browser (IE6) takes forever to open

[Wayne]

my browser won't open and I've tried everything I can think of...
scanning for viruses and spyware, reinstall, but still it only opens
to around 5 bars and just hangs. any suggestions what else to try?

 

[Rob Parsons]

Go to control panel first and select the Internet Control Panel. Go to the
Advance tab and uncheck the 'Enable third-party browser extensions'. On the
General tab change your home page to 'about:blank'. Save your changes. Also
check your Connection settings while youre at it.

Open a Run dialog (Start/Run) and enter the following command

iexplore.exe -nohome

This should start-up IE almost instantly. If it does then one of your
toolbars or Browser Helpers (BHOs) is causing your problem. Go to the
Add/Remove Programs control panel and look for any suspicious or unwanted IE
toolbars or Add-Ins.

Your malware software should detect anything malicious, but some are better
than others at removing them

 

[Nancy]

How do I "undo" your command listed.......iexplore.exe -nohome ?
Thanks

 

[Frank Saunders, MS-MVP, IE/OE]

How do I "undo" your command listed.......iexplore.exe -nohome ?
Thanks

You close IE.

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[Robert Aldwinckle]

How do I "undo" your command listed.......iexplore.exe -nohome ?

Press Esc. (or click Stop.)

You will see your custom toolbars come up with your Home page.
(I think. My Home page happens to be About:Blank and it always
shows up when Stop is pressed after waiting in -nohome state.)


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[Wayne]

On Sat, 20 Aug 2005 00:05:39 +1000, "Rob Parsons"

Your malware software should detect anything malicious, but some are better
than others at removing them

very true. I finally found the problem. I installed some new
spyware/antivirus software that was recently made available from my
isp which picked up the culprit that all the other more prominent
scanners missed... (ie. Ad-aware, Spysweeper and Spybot S&D.)
thanks for your reply.