IE7 tabs problem

[JMGreen]

I have IE7 (bus can't find a discussion group for this).
IE freezes when I try and follow a link or open a second tab. It slows th
ewhole of my computer down and does not right itself . I have to close IE
and reopen the page I wanted.

In essence I can only use IE to look at one page at a time.

Can anyone suggest why and how to overcome this problem?

Thanks

[Vincenzo Di Russo [MVP]]

Post by JMGreen
I have IE7 (bus can't find a discussion group for this).
IE freezes when I try and follow a link or open a second tab. It slows th
ewhole of my computer down and does not right itself . I have to close IE
and reopen the page I wanted.
In essence I can only use IE to look at one page at a time.
Can anyone suggest why and how to overcome this problem?
Thanks

Please try the IE7 newsgroup (microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general):
- Via NNTP server (your newsreader):
news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general
- Via Web:
http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/default.aspx?dg=microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general

[Frank Saunders MS-MVP IE,OE/WM]

Post by JMGreen
I have IE7 (bus can't find a discussion group for this).
IE freezes when I try and follow a link or open a second tab. It slows th
ewhole of my computer down and does not right itself . I have to close IE
and reopen the page I wanted.
In essence I can only use IE to look at one page at a time.
Can anyone suggest why and how to overcome this problem?
Thanks

If you want better answers for IE7 questions please see:

In a newsreader:
news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general

On the web:
http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/default.aspx?dg=microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general

I know of three causes for the vast majority of such problems:
1. You might have incompatible add-ons:
Go to Start | All Programs | Accessories | System Tools
and click Internet Explorer (No Add-ons).

2. Tools | Internet Options | Advanced
Scroll to the bottom and click Reset Internet Explorer Settings. Read this
article first:
How to use Reset Internet Explorer Settings (RIES):
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737
Note that the Reset IE Settings button will delete AutoComplete data (such
as passwords.) Do you have those backed up?

3. Malware already installed on the computer: Help with malware
All MS-MVP Sites.
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/darnit.html
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm

Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315

So How Did I Get Infected Anyway?
For quite a few people it's by installing programs like Messenger Plus,
whose ads for
malware don't identify the malware as such and try to convince you that you
owe it to the author. See also:
http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=27971
Don't ever do a "default" install of anything. Always choose Custom and see
what else is being carried along. Don't install any extras you're not sure
of.

You might also try the steps here:
"Internet Explorer stops responding, stops working, or restarts"
http://support.microsoft.com/gp/pc_ie_intro