New Tabs Open Slow in Internet Explorer 7 or 8?

June 4, 2009

Does it take a long time to actually open a tab in Microsoft® Internet Explorer®?

I found out about disabling an addon. I'm not sure if it really helps or not, but its worth a try anyway.

Try this:

  1. Go to Tools > Internet Options > Programs > Manage Addons.

  2. Disable the addon called something like Sun Java SSV Helper.


See if that helps speed up opening new tabs.
Anthony Tietjen

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