Browser Page Load Problems...

[Nevins FRANKEL]

I sure hope I posted this in the correct place. I decided to post here
since it appears to be Internet related?

I am running the latest version of:

BROWSER: FireFox
BROWSER: Internet Explorer
BROWSER: Opera
VIRUS: Grisoft AVG Anti-Virus (paid version)
FIREWALL: ZoneAlarm Pro
SPYWARE: Webroot SpySweeper
WINDOWS XP: All Critical and Non-Critical

The past month I have experienced (randomly - works fine one moment
and not the next). This happens whether I'm at home using my Verizon
AirCard or at a place that offer's free InterNet access.

It may work fine on a particular website one moment and problems the
next moment. The following problems are the same whether I'm using
FireFox or Internet Explorer or Opera.

Please note - this doesn't happen all the time - one moment no problem
- the next moment a problem.

Please note that I can also download files (and upload) without any
problems whatsoever. This ONLY happens when I'm using a Browser
online.

1. Google - select a link - get all indications it is working but
never leave the page. If I hit the link a second time - Boom - I go
right to the page.

2. Google - IF I select the CACHED page - it will always go to it
without having to hit the link a few times.

3. Whether I have a problem getting to a site (or not) - many times it
will load the entire page but might also say it is still transfer'ing
and may be 98 or 99% complete, etc.

As a matter of fact - when I was registering on this site - the bottom
of the page said: Transfering data from forums.majorgeeks.com...98%

I went ahead and finished my registration without any problems.

If I hit F5 (or reload) - boom - the page will load again and finish
without the message (transfering...).

4. I tried to isolate the problem to one of my "protection"
packages...

I shut down AVG - same problem.
I shut down ZoneAlarm - same problem.
I shut down SpySweeper - same problem.

5. I cleared my cache, history, etc. - same problem.

6. If is being caused by one of my "protection" packages I would
assume it would block the site from ever loading (which isn't the
case).

I've sent message to all three vendors and you can guess what reply I
get!

So, this is my last hope. If the problem would happen all the time - I
might have a better chance at figuring it out. Unfortunately, it
happens randomly.

Thanks for any help you can provide.

 

[db]

you might try "hijackthis"
and see if the entries for
the browser are kosher.

you might also look at
the bho's.


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[Nevins FRANKEL]

Thanks for the reply "db."

No "hijack" or "bho" problems.

Thanks for the suggestions.

 

[db]

then it is likely an issue with the
hardware.

you might call Verizon up and
report a failure to connect to
their network.

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[Nevins FRANKEL]

Yea "db" that is what I'm afraid of...

Thanks for the response.

 

[db]

you're welcome.

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DatabaseBen, Retired Professional
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- Database Developer
- Accountancy
- Veteran of the Armed Forces
- @Hotmail.com
- nntp Postologist
~ "share the nirvana" - dbZen

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[Nevins FRANKEL]

"db"

I finally figured out the problem. I searched ZoneAlarm, Grisoft
(AVG) and Webroot (SpyWare). Grisoft had a number of users with the
same exact problem. I then noticed that just about the time I would
notice a problem - my status bar would consistantly show it waiting on
st1.avg.com . I shut down the AVG WebShield (prevents downloading
infected files) and all my problems went away. I realize that I'm
more at risk now then I was before but this will work while I look for
another Virus program. I might look at Webroot and ZoneAlarm Anti-
Virus program.

Thanks again.

 

[db]

hmm? that is odd.

it makes me think that
the programs were doing
something fishy in the background
via the internet.

you might try to alleviate your
system from the third party
a.v.s and use microsoft's instead.


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DatabaseBen, Retired Professional
- Systems Analyst
- Database Developer
- Accountancy
- Veteran of the Armed Forces
- @Hotmail.com
- nntp Postologist
~ "share the nirvana" - dbZen

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[Nevins FRANKEL]

Actually "db" it doesn't seem "odd" to me. In order for AVG's
"WebShield" to work - they no doubt have to bang it against an
existing database. I would imagine in order to do that - they have to
compare what is hitting my system with their database on their server
- hence, delay. One thing I noticed (and so did the wife) is my
laptop is running nice and fast again. Heck, I am still running the
"link scanner" feature in AVG so I'm sure their is some hesitation
from that as well. We can't get Cable or DSL - so, I'm using a
Verizon AirCard for access. I'm sure if I was on Cable or DSL - I
might not notice the slowness as much because the data stream would be
so much faster. Anyway - you just have to love it!