internet painfully slow

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I just bought a brand new computer, and it has XP home edition installed.
Everything works great, until I try to surf. The computer takes about 1-2
minutes per page to load up, if it ever loads at all. I have internet
explorer 6 which came with the computer, and the basic mcaffee virus scan
that came with it. Nothing else is installed. Please help, I bought this so I
could surf faster and store me. Thanks
 
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siedpup said:
I just bought a brand new computer, and it has XP home edition
installed. Everything works great, until I try to surf. The computer
takes about 1-2 minutes per page to load up, if it ever loads at all.
I have internet explorer 6 which came with the computer, and the
basic mcaffee virus scan that came with it. Nothing else is
installed. Please help, I bought this so I could surf faster and
store me. Thanks
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What type of internet connection do you have? Cable/DSL/Dial-Up?

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I have netzero dial up. I have used it for the last 3 years and never had a
problem, until this new computer....argh
 
Try cleaning your temp files,
also, check to see what's running in the background.
To do that go to Start>run>type in msconfig
Check to see what kind of startup is selected, Normal is not needed, in my
opinion..I have Selective Startup, with
System Services & Original Boot ini selected, as well as startup items.
 
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siedpup said:
I have netzero dial up. I have used it for the last 3 years and never
had a problem, until this new computer....argh
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What connection speeds are you getting now compared to prior to the new
computer? Have you checked the vendor site for updated drivers for your
modem?

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Ron Bogart {} ô¿ô¬
Associate Expert
Expert Zone -
Lovin life on Mercer Island 8^)
"Life is what happens while we are making other plans."
In memory of a true friend, MVP Alex Nichol (1935-2005)
 
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