something is slowing down the Files for me

mr fixit · July 02, 2006, 12:24

When opening the Files home page the first time in a session, it takes forever to load. IT is like there is a cookie or counter or something that is really slowing down the connection. I have a dedicated DSL at home and T1 at work, both useing Firefox, and both take over 20 seconds to load.

Any suggesstions?

Scott

ftierson · July 02, 2006, 12:48

I've been having some problems too...

It first started about a week and a half ago when I was prompted by my Symantec antivirus program to download two updates (one of which was about 1.2MB). My computer at work is wired to a superfast connection with IT maintained/updated Symantec antivirus 'protection' and firewalls. My computer at home works over a 56K modem to my work's dialup system. I have a really shitty phone line connection, and my dialup connection usually works around 25kbps (which means that 1.2MB downloads take awhile). I usually don't bother with the big downloads but, being stupid, decided to allow the Symantec one.

When done, my download time for all webconnections increased about tenfold. It takes forever to bring up all websites, including falfiles...

I maintain four browers on my computer (Netscape 7.1, MS Internet Explorer, Netscape 8.0 and Firefox). I usually use Netscape 7.1 (because I'm familiar with it and like it's features). I downloaded the antivirus update using 7.1.

At this moment, I'm using Netscape 8.0, and it's operating at the old (fast) page download speeds. If I try to use 7.1, it's still slow. Internet Explorer is still slow. I haven't tried Firefox from home.

Perhaps the slower site/page download speed is unrelated to the Symantec update, but I'm not a big fan of coincidences. The slow speed certainly does suck. If you find the problem, please let me (and all of us) know...

Forrest

Deltaten · July 04, 2006, 21:02

'bout 15 other sites are speedy as all get out. 'files still exasperatingly slow at times. Just had a "lock-up:" on the files. Went to a couple others and no problemo. Cleared cookies from the system and logged back on....OK now

Paul

Sig220 · July 04, 2006, 21:11

I use roadrunner and this evening, the Files page was really slow in loading pages. I used Ad-aware to cleanse the demons, rebooted and regained the speed of old. Dunno why it worked, but it did!!

**EMDII** · July 05, 2006, 08:35

Clear all your cache and start over. You may have many 'pages' that are trying to refresh. Change options to 'refresh' web pages ONLY when you go to that specific page. See Tools/Internet Options/Advanced (tab). The Files loads lightning fast for me, wherever I am, using IE or Firefox.

krallstar · July 08, 2006, 19:07

I have been having the same problem. Ran a virus check and found this The Exploit/ ByteVerify Virus. Had to quarentine then delete. Seems okay now Said found in file C;\windows\temp JVM303Tmp

July 02, 2006, 12:24	#1
mr fixit Registered FALaholic #: 5663 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: N. E. Texas Posts: 809	something is slowing down the Files for me When opening the Files home page the first time in a session, it takes forever to load. IT is like there is a cookie or counter or something that is really slowing down the connection. I have a dedicated DSL at home and T1 at work, both useing Firefox, and both take over 20 seconds to load. Any suggesstions? Scott __________________ Check out my blog: The Fixit Shop A finely crafted weapon is a joy to see and own, no matter what it's age. "Every man is responsible for defending every woman and every child. When the male no longer takes this role, when he no longer has the courage or feels the moral responsibility, then that society will no longer be a society where honor and virtue are esteemed. Laws and government cannot replace this personal caring and commitment. In the absence of the Warrior protector, the only way that a government can protect a society is to remove the freedom of the people. And the sons and daughters of lions become sheep." -James Williams "It's a new breed," Keeton said. "They're urban raccoons, and they're not afraid."

July 04, 2006, 21:02	#3
Deltaten Registered FALaholic #: 124 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Lancaster, PA USA Posts: 8,500	'bout 15 other sites are speedy as all get out. 'files still exasperatingly slow at times. Just had a "lock-up:" on the files. Went to a couple others and no problemo. Cleared cookies from the system and logged back on....OK now Paul __________________ All or Nothing! Senator McCarthy was right! and as always......FYB!

July 04, 2006, 21:11	#4
Sig220 Registered FALaholic #: 11622 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: SE Texas Posts: 4,869	I use roadrunner and this evening, the Files page was really slow in loading pages. I used Ad-aware to cleanse the demons, rebooted and regained the speed of old. Dunno why it worked, but it did!! __________________ Sometimes you are the bug.....sometimes the windshield.

July 05, 2006, 08:35	#5
EMDII Evil Moderator Silver Contributor FALaholic #: 6 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 13,971	Clear all your cache and start over. You may have many 'pages' that are trying to refresh. Change options to 'refresh' web pages ONLY when you go to that specific page. See Tools/Internet Options/Advanced (tab). The Files loads lightning fast for me, wherever I am, using IE or Firefox. __________________ "The Spartans do not enquire how many enemy there are. The SPartans merely enquire WHERE they are." E.M. (Ted) Dannemiller II 1*

July 08, 2006, 19:07	#6
krallstar Registered Contributor FALaholic #: 4791 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: N.E. Posts: 283	slow down I have been having the same problem. Ran a virus check and found this The Exploit/ ByteVerify Virus. Had to quarentine then delete. Seems okay now Said found in file C;\windows\temp JVM303Tmp

July 02, 2006, 12:48	#2
ftierson Registered FALaholic #: 13827 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 11,048	I've been having some problems too... It first started about a week and a half ago when I was prompted by my Symantec antivirus program to download two updates (one of which was about 1.2MB). My computer at work is wired to a superfast connection with IT maintained/updated Symantec antivirus 'protection' and firewalls. My computer at home works over a 56K modem to my work's dialup system. I have a really shitty phone line connection, and my dialup connection usually works around 25kbps (which means that 1.2MB downloads take awhile). I usually don't bother with the big downloads but, being stupid, decided to allow the Symantec one. When done, my download time for all webconnections increased about tenfold. It takes forever to bring up all websites, including falfiles... I maintain four browers on my computer (Netscape 7.1, MS Internet Explorer, Netscape 8.0 and Firefox). I usually use Netscape 7.1 (because I'm familiar with it and like it's features). I downloaded the antivirus update using 7.1. At this moment, I'm using Netscape 8.0, and it's operating at the old (fast) page download speeds. If I try to use 7.1, it's still slow. Internet Explorer is still slow. I haven't tried Firefox from home. Perhaps the slower site/page download speed is unrelated to the Symantec update, but I'm not a big fan of coincidences. The slow speed certainly does suck. If you find the problem, please let me (and all of us) know... Forrest

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