can't open folder in Favorites pane (it takes a very long time)

[Guest]

that's what happens when clicking on some folders in Favorites pane, other
folders open ok. a problem folder eventually does open but it takes like
several minutes. WinXP SP2, all the latest updates. and it gets worse every
day. more folders become inaccessible.

at the same time using Favorites from the IE's main menu works all right.
fast and easy folder browsing.

 

[Jan Il]

Hi Richard

Try the following and see if it helps:

Clear the Temporary Internet Files and delete Cookies.
http://www.pchell.com/support/privacy.shtml

The Favorites folder may be corrupted and you need to create a new one.

Create a new Favorites folder as per the instructions here
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/archive/answers3.htm#favorites

Hope this helps.

Jan
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[Guest]

i exported favorites and cookies, deleted all files in these folders,then
imported everything back. it didn't help. nor did deleting temporary files. i
also tried importing favorites only (without cookies) - same result.

Hi Richard

Try the following and see if it helps:

Clear the Temporary Internet Files and delete Cookies.
http://www.pchell.com/support/privacy.shtml

The Favorites folder may be corrupted and you need to create a new one.

Create a new Favorites folder as per the instructions here
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/archive/answers3.htm#favorites

Hope this helps.

Jan
MS MVP - Windows IE/OE [DTS/AumHa]
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that's why they're so contagious.

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that's what happens when clicking on some folders in Favorites pane, other
folders open ok. a problem folder eventually does open but it takes like
several minutes. WinXP SP2, all the latest updates. and it gets worse
every
day. more folders become inaccessible.

at the same time using Favorites from the IE's main menu works all right.
fast and easy folder browsing.

 

[Jan Il]

Hi Richard

If you have any 3rd party toolbars such as Google, MSN, Yahoo disable them.
If you have Yahoo Companion, uninstall it.

If you have any 3rd party ad or popup blockers disable them.

Disable email scanning by your anti-virus application. It provides no
additional protection and even Symantec says it's not necessary:
If I disable Email Scanning Is my computer still protected against viruses
http://service1.symantec.com/support/nav.nsf/docid/2002111812533106

If still no joy,

How to reinstall or repair Internet Explorer and Outlook Express in Windows
XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;318378

You will need to uninstall WinXP SP2 from Control Panel -> Add/Remove
Programs and then reinstall Service Pack 2. Follow the information here:

How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 2 from your computer
http://support.microsoft.com/KB/875350

Hope this helps.

Jan
MS MVP - Windows IE/OE [DTS/AumHa]
Smiles are meant to be shared,
that's why they're so contagious.

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i exported favorites and cookies, deleted all files in these folders,then
imported everything back. it didn't help. nor did deleting temporary
files. i
also tried importing favorites only (without cookies) - same result.

Hi Richard

Try the following and see if it helps:

Clear the Temporary Internet Files and delete Cookies.
http://www.pchell.com/support/privacy.shtml

The Favorites folder may be corrupted and you need to create a new one.

Create a new Favorites folder as per the instructions here
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/archive/answers3.htm#favorites

Hope this helps.

Jan
MS MVP - Windows IE/OE [DTS/AumHa]
Smiles are meant to be shared,
that's why they're so contagious.

Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other
readers.
How to make a good newsgroup post:
http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm

that's what happens when clicking on some folders in Favorites pane,
other
folders open ok. a problem folder eventually does open but it takes
like
several minutes. WinXP SP2, all the latest updates. and it gets worse
every
day. more folders become inaccessible.

at the same time using Favorites from the IE's main menu works all
right.
fast and easy folder browsing.