Solved 8.1 slow loading

odeek9

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Hi,
This topic must be located here somewhere as it's such a common problem but I don't see it. Since installing Windows 8.1 (and I can't go back to 8 for various reasons) web pages quite frequently simply hang as they try to connect. I have to wait, at times, for as long as 30 seconds before it loads. Sometimes it even times out. I've noticed many comments re this problem online, with a myriad of possible solutions-too many to investigate/try. When I use Opera, which is going through changes that irritate me hence I'm not going to be using them any longer, the pages load quickly. But certainly not with Firefox-my customary browser.
The reason that I'm posting this is that one action invariably corrects the problem and loading is immediate. But it's a drag and am hopeful that someone armed with forthcoming info will have some idea as to how to remedy the situation. Sorry, I tend to ramble at times. All I have to do, while the page is trying to connect, is to hit reload. Every time it works! But it's not right to have to do that plus I'm lazy. Does that tell someone anything? Any thoughts? Thanks!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    asus Q500A
    CPU
    i5
hello,and welcome to eightfourms ,did you try disableing all addons and plugins In firefox ,to see if it changes
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    win8.1.1 enterprise
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Hinze57
    CPU
    AMD FX 6100 6core 3.30gHz
    Motherboard
    gigibyte ga-78lmy-s2p
    Memory
    4gig ddr3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radon hd5000 Series
    Sound Card
    onboard realtek hd
    Monitor(s) Displays
    19" viewsonic/ 22"Samsung
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    128gig ssd Kingston
    80gig WD 10000 rpm spinner
    Case
    micro
    Keyboard
    microsoft curve 200
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless M215
    Internet Speed
    high speed 20
    Browser
    ie 11
    Antivirus
    windows defender
    Other Info
    updated enterprise apr 2/14
hello,and welcome to eightfourms ,did you try disableing all addons and plugins In firefox ,to see if it changes

Thanks for the welcome and a huge thank you for the suggestion. I disabled around 20 plug ins and add ons and then was able to immediately open the 8 sites that I tried. Yea! Now through the 'ol process of elimination I'll have to discover who the culprits is. Thanks so much!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    asus Q500A
    CPU
    i5
hello,and welcome to eightfourms ,did you try disableing all addons and plugins In firefox ,to see if it changes

Thanks for the welcome and a huge thank you for the suggestion. I disabled around 20 plug ins and add ons and then was able to immediately open the 8 sites that I tried. Yea! Now through the 'ol process of elimination I'll have to discover who the culprits is. Thanks so much!

your welcome and yes the process of elimination is next ,add them back one by one ,and some you can decide if you really need them and maybe just delete those
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    win8.1.1 enterprise
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Hinze57
    CPU
    AMD FX 6100 6core 3.30gHz
    Motherboard
    gigibyte ga-78lmy-s2p
    Memory
    4gig ddr3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radon hd5000 Series
    Sound Card
    onboard realtek hd
    Monitor(s) Displays
    19" viewsonic/ 22"Samsung
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    128gig ssd Kingston
    80gig WD 10000 rpm spinner
    Case
    micro
    Keyboard
    microsoft curve 200
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless M215
    Internet Speed
    high speed 20
    Browser
    ie 11
    Antivirus
    windows defender
    Other Info
    updated enterprise apr 2/14
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