IE 6.0 + Win2k = Performance Boost

[jc14all]

I just upgraded to IE 6.0 and notice a very nice performance boost, i.e., fast responsiveness. Only see a few minor changes, such as a Privcy Report icon on the status bar (configurable). Overall, I am pleased to install an upgrade that doesn't bite.

I haven't installed IE 6.0 on tempermental Win98SE yet (because it is actually working), but I am still meditating, praying, waiting on a sign, or a visitation from a superior being before I make that move. Is there anyone bold enough to go there???

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[blah]

Win2k + IE 6.0 = Reformat Boost, heh.
I hate those pluses on the folders which dont have any more folders in them. Very misinforming. But yeah, you can see the performance boost, it has newer cashing in Exlorer, so enjoy, but I dont like it, even I have no choice of avoiding it with VS.NET installation, bummer...


Post, we'll do the "search"...

 

[Toejam31]

No problems on this end with I.E.6, in Win98 or Win2k. I had previously been running the beta, and the final version is a little faster.

Toejam31

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[Triple_A]

I have a problem or maybe it is a setting I'm missing. When I upgraded to I.E 6 almost every web page I visit has buttons and graphics red X'ed out (there is only the image place holder there with a red X inside). Some are still there like the banner ads - but most are gone - WEIRD... Any ideas?

(Runnnig WIN 2k pro)

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[blah]

IE6 does not support some of the Java stuff anymore, so enjoy... heh

Post, we'll do the "search"...

 

[CALV]

I grabbed 6 when the 1st beta was available, have had no probs with it at all, I can now have for than a few browser windows open without it locking my system!, they STILL havent made it so you can kill one that stops responding without closing all the browser windows tho.
I havnt noticed any performace difference at all.


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[Toejam31]

Perhaps you need to update the Microsoft Virtual Machine, or make sure that this is enabled in the browser. I am having no difficulties with viewing anything Java-related with I.E.6, and this <i>does</i> sound like the problem you are experiencing. Check Tools\Internet Options\Advanced\JIT compiler for virtual machine enabled.

I was under the impression that the limited Java support was with a combination of WinXP and I.E.6 ... not I.E.6 and Win2k SP-2.

ZDNet has an ActiveX Online program that can scan your machine, and recommend updates for components like this. It's simple to use ... you just download the installation program, go back to the site, and let it scan your system.

<A HREF="http://updates.zdnet.com/" target="_new">http://updates.zdnet.com/</A>

You could also have gotten a bad installation of the browser, and so, doing a repair might be a good idea. You can do that, either from the I.E.6 Setup.exe file in the Windows Update Setup Files Folder in C:\WINNT, or by attempting to remove the browser with Add\Remove Programs in the Control Panel, and choosing to repair the installation, instead of removing it. In fact, if you <i>can't</i> remove it, that's a sure sign that the program is corrupted. To correct that, you'll either have to download and install the program again, or reinstall the operating system.

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[Triple_A]

Hey, thanks for the help. I have installed it twice (uninstalled also)directly from Microsoft's online upgrade - so the install should have been ok ( with the same results ). I will check the things out you mention - I think what I will do is install IE 6 on another pc first, just to see if the prob is machine specific too.

thnks again

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[blah]

"" I can now have for than a few browser windows open without it locking my system!, ""

Wow, really glad for you. I can do the same with IE5.0
Sometimes more than 10 windows open without locking!!. That's a spirit... hehe

But I can kill one of the "frozen" ones without killing the whole thing off too (maybe it's a Win2k?)

Post, we'll do the "search"...

 

[Triple_A]

ok I installed IE 6 and still does it on the other pc here. JIT compiler is enabled (always was on both pc's)

Any other ideas?

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[Toejam31]

Okay ... I'm writing this down as I research the subject in another window, so bear with me if this seems to jump around!

First ... the only thing I can come up with is that the whole thing is still Java-related, and what you are missing are the permissions necessary to download and run ActiveX controls within the browser. This could be because:

1.) Your security settings within the browser are too high. Here's a link explaining the settings for the Zones;

<A HREF="http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/Q174/3/60.ASP" target="_new">http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/Q174/3/60.ASP</A>

2.) You are not logged in as the Administrator, but as a User, which by default, has these security restrictions.

3.) You have a damaged ActiveX control in the Downloaded Program Files folder. Or the folder is set for Read-Only in the attributes.

4.) You are using a proxy server of some kind that prohibits these settings, or a firewall that does something similar.

5.) Your operating system is missing a HotFix that might correct the problem. You can check for these here:

<A HREF="http://www.microsoft.com/technet/mpsa/start.asp" target="_new">http://www.microsoft.com/technet/mpsa/start.asp</A>

(This is a relatively new site, and I find it helpful for completing an installation of Win2k, so it won't hurt to visit this site, anyway.)

6.) For one reason or another, you can't write to the Registry Key that controls the security settings. This can be because of restrictions set for the security policy of the user.

7.) You need to update your Virtual Basic Scripting Files, as well as the Virtual Machine.

8.) You have picked up a variation of the Code Red Worm. (Yikes!)

This is all I can think of, right off the top of my head. Check out these items, and get back with me if nothing helps. Personally, I have a feeling that it is something specific to the OS, instead of the browser ... perhaps with a setting you have disabled (or enabled). I've done six installations of I.E.6 so far, on four different machines(two of them had more than one OS), and I have not yet experienced this particular display problem. So it hasn't been machine-specific on this end, anyway ... two operating systems, both AMD and Intel systems, with fresh installations of everything.

If I can think of anything else, I'll let you know.

See ya ...

Toejam31



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[Triple_A]

Ok I found the general area of the problem. I run Norton Internet Security - when I disable that, IE 6 works perfectly.

Only problem is I don't want to reduce my security ! - what is the difference between IE 5.5 and IE 6 that would make this happen?



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[Toejam31]

I wish that I could answer that question, but I'm not a programmer. Perhaps as people continue to use this program, and update their browser, this issue will become apparent, and a patch will be issued on the Symantec site, or through the Live Update service to correct the problem.

Personally, I'm not a big proponent of Norton products in Win2k. I've used the Utilities package for years, but I encountered major problems when attempting to use the latest version of the program in Win2k, such as Registry corruption, and incompatibilities when installing third-party software.

Symantec has a past track record of being months behind when making their products work with the latest from Microsoft, and this Security program is apparently no exception to the rule. In the case of 32 bit operating systems, I'm not sure if they will ever get it right, considering the amount of time that has passed since Win2k was released. I've found the Utilities package to be severely limited in function in Win2k, with several aspects of the program completely unable to run. In other words, it's next to useless ... as well as qualifying as bloatware when installed using the default settings.

I've never used the Internet Security program, but I see that Symantec is still running behind. At least they are consistent. Of course, with Microsoft being nearly paranoid about divulging source code for their products to other software manufacturers ... Symantec might have something of an excuse. Too bad that they don't take the time to communicate the difficulty to the end user.

For a firewall, I prefer the latest build of ZoneAlarmPro, which runs flawlessly in Win2k.

In your situation, perhaps you can create a firewall "rule", that alters the security settings in the program enough to allow ActiveX controls to run, without compromising your personal security.

<A HREF="http://www.symantec.com/techsupp/tutorial/npf2001_3/create_rule_s.html" target="_new">http://www.symantec.com/techsupp/tutorial/npf2001_3/create_rule_s.html</A>

You will probably have to install ShockWave 8.5 to see this tutorial.

If you do not wish to run I.E.6, then I would suggest I.E. 5.01 SP2. v5.5 is a buggy mess, nearly as bad as the first version of I.E.4.

Toejam31

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[blah]

Hehe, another happy user... hehe

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[Triple_A]

Funny thing is though, I don't have very agressive settings in Norton I.S. Pretty much the defaults - which seem to be fine. It's picked up a couple hackers and stopped a few dangerous scripts over the months - so it's doing it's job and I've been very happy with it running in Win2K - not a single prob (until now hehe). I went through the settings in N.I.S. and nothing is set that "tight" that this should happen.

After thinking about what you said, I am more inclined to beleive that this is a compatability issue. I noticed that IE6 has a new privacy feature - similar to N.I.S. I wonder if that is the culprit, as I disabled it in N.I.S and a couple pages loaded better then but still not fully - so maybe a connection?

Anyway,thanks much - I will just wait on the IE6 upgrade, and maybe there will be a fix from Symantec as you mentioned. I've spent enough time on this already!


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