Sometimes IE 7 starts doing something that hogs the CPU. I first notice it
because everything slows down. Then I open the Task Manager and it shows
that IE is taking 90 + % of the CPU. It goes on for ever. The only way that
I can stop it is to exit IE. I have current anti-virus and firewall software
and did a complete scan just a few days ago. I'm using Firefox to send this
question.

Is there some feature or application that is causing this that I can turn off?

Windows version?
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

Andy M wrote:
> Sometimes IE 7 starts doing something that hogs the CPU. I first notice
> it
> because everything slows down. Then I open the Task Manager and it shows
> that IE is taking 90 + % of the CPU. It goes on for ever. The only way
> that I can stop it is to exit IE. I have current anti-virus and firewall
> software and did a complete scan just a few days ago. I'm using Firefox
> to
> send this question.
>
> Is there some feature or application that is causing this that I can turn
> off?

Windows 2002 XP Home edition w/SP2

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> Windows version?
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>
> Andy M wrote:
> > Sometimes IE 7 starts doing something that hogs the CPU. I first notice
> > it
> > because everything slows down. Then I open the Task Manager and it shows
> > that IE is taking 90 + % of the CPU. It goes on for ever. The only way
> > that I can stop it is to exit IE. I have current anti-virus and firewall
> > software and did a complete scan just a few days ago. I'm using Firefox
> > to
> > send this question.
> >
> > Is there some feature or application that is causing this that I can turn
> > off?
>
>

1. Does this behavior persist if you start IE7 in No Add-ons mode? To start
IE7 in No Add-ons mode:

Right-click on the blue IE desktop icon and select Start without Add-ons; or

Start > (All) Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Internet Explorer (No
add-ons).

Troubleshooting and Internet Explorer’s (No Add-ons) Mode:
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/07/25/678113.aspx

2. Does the problem persist if you Reset IE7 Settings (RIES)?
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737 <= Read before using!

3. If you uninstall (a) IE7 (which automatically returns you to IE6), (b)
all toolbars and (c) all third-party Windows Themes (including Window
Blinds) and do NOT reinstall IE7, does this behavior persist? **If it does,
do NOT reinstall IE7!**

Uninstalling IE7
http://www.ie-vista.com/kbase2.html

How to uninstall Internet Explorer 7:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927177

IE7 (Un)Installation and Anti-Malware Applications:
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/200...lications.aspx

4. Required reading IMHO before reinstalling IE7:

Sandi's Installation Tips <= FOLLOW THESE TIPS TO THE LETTER!
http://www.ie-vista.com/known_issues.html#pre-install

[And I strongly recommend using
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/dow.../getitnow.mspx as the
installation source, not Automatic/Windows Update.]

Make *certain* that you check in at Windows Update immediately after
reinstalling IE7 to install any critical updates offered. If Optional
Updates category offers Root Certificates update, I recommend installing it
to take full advantage of IE7's additional security.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

Andy M wrote:
> Windows 2002 XP Home edition w/SP2
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>
>> Windows version?
>> --
>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>> MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>>
>> Andy M wrote:
>>> Sometimes IE 7 starts doing something that hogs the CPU. I first notice
>>> it
>>> because everything slows down. Then I open the Task Manager and it
>>> shows
>>> that IE is taking 90 + % of the CPU. It goes on for ever. The only way
>>> that I can stop it is to exit IE. I have current anti-virus and
>>> firewall
>>> software and did a complete scan just a few days ago. I'm using Firefox
>>> to
>>> send this question.
>>>
>>> Is there some feature or application that is causing this that I can
>>> turn
>>> off?