Slower Downloads from the web

[Laura[_3_]]

Windows XP SP3, IE7 & OE6, with latest MS updates. AVG Anti Virus, Zone
Alarm Pro & Counter Spy V3.

I the past month to six weeks the download speed with my IE has become
painfully slow and when writing to web pages sometime there is a delay
between writing and the text appearing on the page. OE appears to download
e-mails at normal speed.

In the past I have noted that some of MS updates have caused similar
problems, can I look to any of MS recent updates to resolve my current
problem?

Laura

[chas2209[_2_]]

"Laura" > wrote in message
...
> Windows XP SP3, IE7 & OE6, with latest MS updates. AVG Anti Virus, Zone
> Alarm Pro & Counter Spy V3.
>
> I the past month to six weeks the download speed with my IE has become
> painfully slow and when writing to web pages sometime there is a delay
> between writing and the text appearing on the page. OE appears to
> download e-mails at normal speed.
>
> In the past I have noted that some of MS updates have caused similar
> problems, can I look to any of MS recent updates to resolve my current
> problem?
>
> Laura
>

Hi Laura
Try Running Internet Explorer without Add-ons
Start> All Programs> Accessories> System Tools>Internet Explorer (No
Add-ons)
If this speeds you up then you have a problem with your addons.

chas2209

[smlunatick]

On Jul 20, 1:40*pm, "Laura" >
wrote:
> Windows XP SP3, IE7 & OE6, with latest MS updates. *AVG Anti Virus, Zone
> Alarm Pro & Counter Spy V3.
>
> I the past month to six weeks the download speed with my IE has become
> painfully slow and when writing to web pages sometime there is a delay
> between writing and the text appearing on the page. *OE appears to download
> e-mails at normal speed.
>
> In the past I have noted that some of MS updates have caused similar
> problems, can I look to any of MS recent updates to resolve my current
> problem?
>
> Laura

Your problem is more like a result of both AVG and Counter Spy
"inspecting" teh Internet activity. AVG 8.5 also include spyware
protection that might cause interference with Counter Spy.

[Laura[_3_]]

Hi chas2209,
Thanks, you were correct the add-ons causing the problem were added by Skype
with their update to version 4.1.0.136 - see
http://share.skype.com/sites/devzone/2007/06/the_skype_addin_for_internet_e_1.html
Laura

"chas2209" > wrote in
.. .
>
> "Laura" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Windows XP SP3, IE7 & OE6, with latest MS updates. AVG Anti Virus, Zone
>> Alarm Pro & Counter Spy V3.
>>
>> I the past month to six weeks the download speed with my IE has become
>> painfully slow and when writing to web pages sometime there is a delay
>> between writing and the text appearing on the page. OE appears to
>> download e-mails at normal speed.
>>
>> In the past I have noted that some of MS updates have caused similar
>> problems, can I look to any of MS recent updates to resolve my current
>> problem?
>>
>> Laura
>>
>
> Hi Laura
> Try Running Internet Explorer without Add-ons
> Start> All Programs> Accessories> System Tools>Internet Explorer (No
> Add-ons)
> If this speeds you up then you have a problem with your addons.
>
> chas2209
>
>

[Laura[_3_]]

Hi Chas 2209,
Your information was correct. The offending IE Add-ons were from Skype .
On the Skype webpage
http://share.skype.com/sites/devzone/2007/06/the_skype_addin_for_internet_e_1.html,
they admit that Microsoft have informed Skype that their most recent upgrade
(version 4.1) is affecting IE. Unfortunately Skype have not removed the
defective software from their Up-grade download page and Skype users are
still downloading the offending upgrade.
Laura


"chas2209" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Laura" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Windows XP SP3, IE7 & OE6, with latest MS updates. AVG Anti Virus, Zone
>> Alarm Pro & Counter Spy V3.
>>
>> I the past month to six weeks the download speed with my IE has become
>> painfully slow and when writing to web pages sometime there is a delay
>> between writing and the text appearing on the page. OE appears to
>> download e-mails at normal speed.
>>
>> In the past I have noted that some of MS updates have caused similar
>> problems, can I look to any of MS recent updates to resolve my current
>> problem?
>>
>> Laura
>>
>
> Hi Laura
> Try Running Internet Explorer without Add-ons
> Start> All Programs> Accessories> System Tools>Internet Explorer (No
> Add-ons)
> If this speeds you up then you have a problem with your addons.
>
> chas2209
>
>