Posts Tagged ‘Internet Explorer’

Internet Explorer Slow Startup Problems – Fix it TODAY!

April 18th, 2010



There are a variety of problems that you can encounter when you use a computer. This is only natural since computers are made by the hands and minds of men; thus, they cannot be expected to be perfect. The passage of time, coupled with frequent and continued use, contributes to the gradual deterioration of a computer’s performance. These days, computers are widely used in order to access the worldwide web. Internet services do not guarantee fast connections all the time, which is why you may face an Internet Explorer slow performance every now and then.

When you are experiencing an Internet Explorer slow performance, do not panic right away. This is only normal considering the number of things that can go wrong in a complex web of technological makeup. Instead of wringing your hands and tearing your hair out, try to fix the problem on your own. This may sound believable but you have the power to fix your Internet Explorer slow startup problems without the help of a professional computer repairman.

One of the most common tips to increase Internet speed is to check connections. This is obvious but many users tend to overlook the stability and actual functionality of their connections. Do not be one of them; make sure that all of your connections are up to par and that your phone lines are not busy or corrupt in any way. After checking your connections, contact your Internet provider and ask to test the available connection speeds. It usually takes several tests to find the average speed. If you’re not satisfied with the results, you might want to upgrade your provider. There are a number of Internet services out there, so there’s no reason why you should stick to your current one if the connection speed you have is not making you happy.

With or without a new provider, you should try to avoid times when there is high traffic – periods of Internet log-ins when many people are using the same servers simultaneously. You can ask your provider for the list of hours when traffic is heavy. People are said to be online in hordes in the early morning – when they first check their emails and their to-do lists for the day – and in the late evening up to the wee hours of dawn – when they are free from work and can visit websites out of pleasure, not business. Weekends in general are high-traffic times that cause startup problems in Internet Explorer connections.

You can also do a full system restoration by reinstalling vital programs. This is time-consuming but is considered an effective option. If this doesn’t work, you might want to check your hardware. If your computer equipment itself is outdated, it might be time to perform an upgrade. Internet Explorer slow startup programs are usually traced to problems in the computer itself. There are many new modems available today. Moreover, prices on computers are competitive these days, so you’re sure not to have a difficult time finding a new one that suits your needs and your budget.

Finally, get a registry cleaner that’s tried and tested to make the necessary repairs. Your registry needs to be taken care of all the time because it is your computer’s vastest memory palace, a place where the most important programs and applications are stored. You can find a wide selection of free registry cleaner packages online. You can buy one or get one for free and solve your Internet Explorer slow startup programs for good.

By: Kelly Purden

Internet Explorer Locking Up? Believe It Or Not – It May Not Be A Virus

April 10th, 2010



Problem: Typing a URL into the address bar of Internet Explorer causes the browser to freeze up. If you open task manager, you see that the process ‘IEXPLORE.exe’ causes CPU usage to spike to 100% .

I’ve seen a lot of discussion on this one and I’ve dealt with it a couple of times. Keep in mind that this is just one solution to a problem that can have many causes, but if you’ve been struggling with this problem, then you’ll know it’s worth a look. First of all you should try to eliminate any malware that may be lurking in your PC. Make sure your virus protection is up to date. Run scans for spyware/adware with ‘Spybot Search and Destroy’ or ‘Ad-aware’ (or BOTH!) It’s probably also a good idea to scan for any rootkits to make sure that your AV software is picking everything up. If, after that, you’re satisfied that your PC is clean, then you may be dealing with some incompatible IE Add-ons.

It’s a reasonable assumption that when your computer suddenly starts acting strangely that you are under attack by some rogue malware. Believe me, as a PC repair tech, that’s always the first thing that comes to my mind. However, sometimes the problem is not malicious at all. Many times, it’s just bad coding by an otherwise well-intentioned software developer. The problem of virus’s and Spyware, though has become so pervasive that we tend to get caught up in that mentality that it just has to be a virus, so we wind up chasing shadows and never really entertain the idea of a less sinister cause.

Anyway, if you’re sure that all of your bases have been covered with Spyware and viruses, then try this:

Solution: In Internet Explorer, click on “Tools” > “Internet Options”. Select the “Programs” tab. Click “Manage Add-Ons”. Make sure you have selected ‘Add-ons that have been used by internet explorer’ in the drop-down box. Now, go down the entire list selecting each entry and checking the ‘Disable’ radio button. You will get a message for each one telling you that you have to restart Internet Explorer. Just click ‘OK’ and keep moving down the list until all entries are disabled. Then you can restart Internet explorer, type a URL in the address bar and see if the freeze-up problem has disappeared.

If IE doesn’t freeze then you’ve just discovered the source of the problem! Now go back to the ‘Manage Add-ons’ dialog box and start re-enabling the BHO’s. Don’t enable all of them at once. We need to find the “guilty party”. Enable two or three at a time, restarting IE after each time and try typing in an address. When your browser freezes, you’ve found the culprit. Leave any entries that are having a problem set to ‘Disabled’

Other than a few minor cosmetic differences in the interface, this procedure is pretty much the same for all versions of Internet Explorer.

If you’re dealing with this problem I know how frustrating it can be. I hope this article has been helpful.

By: Scott Drinkard

A Brief History of Internet Banking

March 5th, 2010



The main purpose that banks have been serving since their inception is keeping our money safe for us. While keeping our money safe, they also let us earn a certain amount of interest on the money deposited with them. Traditional banks have been doing this, and internet banks continue the same function. The only difference is in the way the transactions are made.

Online banking has been around for quite a few years. In fact, it was introduced in the 1980s and has come a long way since then. The last decade has seen a profuse growth in internet banking transactions. Several pieces of legislation have also been introduced in this area.

Though it began in the 1980s, it was only in the mid nineties that internet banking really caught on. What attracts customers to internet banking is the round the clock availability and ease of transactions. Studies estimate that internet banking still has a long way to go. There are several banks that have customers who prefer banking in the traditional ways. Statistics released by the FDIC show that only 40% of the banks in the U.S. offer internet banking facilities worth mentioning. All the others may have an online presence but do not have enough online transactions to justify their presence on the internet.

Some customers have been known to turn to internet banking due to dissatisfaction with standard procedures and practices. The total absence of human interaction appeals to some people. Some customers turn to internet banking facilities for security reasons. This is mainly because of customers being assured of banks’ ability to keep transactions safe and secured.

Most online transactions are made using the Internet Explorer interface. The Internet Explorer has been around for more than ten years now.

By: Marcus Peterson