Web pages/downloads stop, but other connections not affected!

DiG · 13 Apr 2008 at 20:14

Hi, got this problem
When I'm on the internet (via wireless) a web page or download will just stop, and won't start again unless I press stop then refresh. The weird bit is no other connections are affected, I can download stuff and open new pages fine!
Any ideas?
Thanks

Mr.Stu · 13 Apr 2008 at 21:08

Sounds client/browser related.

What browser/OS? When did it start happening? Is it only on certain websites?

DiG · 13 Apr 2008 at 21:27

I'm on XP MCE, fresh install, happens in internet explorer and firefox

Mr.Stu · 14 Apr 2008 at 19:57

What virus scanner?

Intermittent timeouts and failed page loads can be caused by web scanners bundled with certain anti-virus packages that process all HTTP traffic, such as Kaspersky "Web Anti-Virus" and Avast! "Web Shield". In such cases,

* In the Kaspersky "Web Anti-Virus" component, you can uncheck the "Scan HTTP traffic" option. [13]
* In the Avast! "Web Shield" component, you can disable the "scan all files" web protection option and enable scanning only for downloadable executable files in web traffic [14].

Also try using OpenDNS.com's servers for a day and see if that makes any difference - full instructions at their site.