Delay when launching browser from desktop/quick launch bar/start menu

[ed]

Hey

when i launch internet explorer from the desktop icon,
quick launch icon or start menu i experience a delay of
about 2 seconds before the window appears on the screen.
It used to appear instantly when i click one of the
icons.

any suggestions?

thanx ed

 

[Mike Burgess]

Ed,
This delay could be several things ....
1) If you are using a Proxy, check your settings
2) Cache files\folders corrupt (see below)
3) Check your machine for parasites (see below)
4) If you are using NAV 2004, check with Symantec (known problem)
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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
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Dealing with Unwanted Spyware, Parasites, Toolbars and Search Engines
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
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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 12-01-03]
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