Delayed IE and OE on power up

[Bob Weber]

Everytime that I turn on my computer, as soon as the operating system
finishes loading (Windows XP Home SP2) and the desktop is up, if I double
click the Internet Explorer icon I get a blank, white IE screen that sets
there for 84 seconds (yes, I've timed it and it is consistent) then there is
HD activity and my home page comes up and I'm on the internet. The same
thing happens if I select the Outlook Express.

In other tests on this behavior, I have powered up the computer and as soon
as the desktop is up I've double clicked on my Atom Time Pro icon which
immediately connects, via the internet, to the clock at Boulder, Colo. and
get the correct time. So the delayed browser/internet connection discribed
above is not due to my Sygate Firewall nor my cable modem box.

Any ideas what causes this?

Bob

 

[Jim]

So the delayed browser/internet connection discribed

above is not due to my Sygate Firewall nor my cable modem box..........
snip<

That is not necessarily true, You could have the settings set differently
for one program or another through your firewall. Double check your settings
to be sure.
Make sure IE is your default browser.....Control panel/Internet
options/Programs Tab. Be sure that "Internet Explorer should check to see if
its the default browser" is checked.
Also, in the same tab be sure that OE is set as the default internet mail
program.
Also check here. http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Line 260 left hand side. Download and try the fix.
If you need to restore OE to the internet mail program list in the above
mentioned Programs tab.
Line 9 Right side.Download and try the fix.