slow browser launch

[geeza]

Running XP Nortons AV & Firewall.
when browsing hit go button and takes 2 to 5 seconds for
my dsl 300 modem to start com. Any idea how to fix this
lag.

 

[H Leboeuf]

Rule out parasites.

Dealing with Unwanted Spyware, Parasites, Toolbars and Search Engines
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm

 

[swatt]

I had 25 of them.

Cleared them out and my performance came back