Windows 7: help! IE has a 10-second delay when closing

asdf29 · 11 Feb 2010

I have Windows 7, been using it a couple months.

Suddenly, beginning yesterday, when I click the X to close my IE browser, there's about a 10-second delay before it disappears.

Every time. It's really annoying, especially since it's a new problem.

I'm not saying it's a Windows 7 problem, but any info or help is appreciated.

I am not a techie by any means....

thanks!

Frostmourne · 11 Feb 2010

Go to Tools, Manage Addons and disable them one by one until you identify the issue. Can you also fill in your system specs - you can use the first part of my guide in the troubleshooting tutorial in my sig.

seekermeister · 11 Feb 2010

Did you install anything, just prior to when the problem commenced, that might have installed a plugin, toolbar or BHO? Whether you did or not, the easiest way to fix this might be to do a System Restore, assuming that you have a restore point dated conveniently.

asdf29 · 11 Feb 2010

Looks like I have all add-ons disabled. I try to keep things simple.

I did not install anything new.

Usually when I have a PC problem, it's something very common that I'm unaware of.

Frostmourne · 11 Feb 2010

Quote: Originally Posted by asdf29

Looks like I have all add-ons disabled. I try to keep things simple.

I did not install anything new.

Usually when I have a PC problem, it's something very common that I'm unaware of.

Issues fixed? If not, try system restore.

housry23 · 11 Feb 2010

Switch to Firefox or Chrome.

asdf29 · 13 Feb 2010

Thanks for the tips.

I did a complete shutdown, left the computer off overnight, and the problem went away.
I typically just put my PC into sleep mode.

Tempermental computers and uninformed users don't mix, I guess.

Windows 7: help! IE has a 10-second delay when closing

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