Mowbars,
Which operating system and which version of Internet Explorer? I assume XP and IE 6 SP1, but you didn't say.
Have you installed the most recent Critical updates to Internet Explorer from the Windows Update site? If not, do so.
On the other hand, if you installed the most recent "Cumulative Update" for Internet Explorer, you may need to install this "patch for a patch":
XMLHTTP call fails for URLs with embedded user credentials
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;832414
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Have you recently run any backup "checks" for viruses and software using the programs at the link below? If not, do so.
http://reviews.cnet.com/5208-6132-0.html?forumID=32&threadID=1313&start=0
As a test, what happens if you disable your antivirus program while on the internet?
Hope this helps.
Grif
Internet Explorer is getting slower and slower.
I have cleared the temp, cookies and history files.
It is also very slow to recognise updates to my website - Mozilla recognises these instantly..
Running Pentium 3.0 - 512 Mg RAM 120 Gig HD.
Any help would really be appreciated.
Brian.

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