- Open your Internet browser and click on "Tools."
- Select "Temporary Files" and click on "Delete All." Also delete the offline content. This should delete any temporary files that may be carrying a virus affecting your browser.
- Shut down all the programs that you are running, such as Windows Live Messenger or Skype. These programs could delay the browser function.
- Update your Internet browser with the latest version. You may be using an outdated version.
- Open and run your anti-spyware and anti-virus software.
- Restart your computer and open the Internet browser to see if it is still experiencing problems.
- Reboot your computer in Safe Mode if you are still experiencing problems. You can do this by repeatedly pressing F8 until a menu pops up.
- Select "Safe Mode With Networking" and press Enter.
- Open your Internet browser and click on the "Tools" menu.
- Select "Internet Options" and click on the "Connections" tab.
- Click "LAN Settings," uncheck the box that says "Use a Proxy Server for Your LAN" and click "OK" and "OK" to exit both boxes.
- Download and run a virus remover for Internet browsers.
- Restart your computer and test your Internet browser.
For more details: Internet Browser