IE going nowhere first Windows session each day

[Guest]

The first time that I boot up Windows each day Internet Explorer will start
but never get to display the home page. The task manager says that it is
running but nothing happens. If I restart Windows IE runs normally, and does
so every time I start Windows that day. But next day - the same problem. I
first had this problem with IE6 and so I installed IE7. But same problem. I
am using XP Pro with Service Pack 2. Surely this is impossible...

 

[Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE/WM]

The first time that I boot up Windows each day Internet Explorer will
start
but never get to display the home page. The task manager says that it is
running but nothing happens. If I restart Windows IE runs normally, and
does
so every time I start Windows that day. But next day - the same problem.
I
first had this problem with IE6 and so I installed IE7. But same problem.
I
am using XP Pro with Service Pack 2. Surely this is impossible...

How long are you waiting before starting IE?

 

[Guest]

I attempt to start IE almost immediately Windows starts.

 

[Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE/WM]

If your modem is turning on at the same time your computer is, it may not
have enough time to complete its hanshaking with the server, preventing IE
from finding anything.