Why Does Internet Explorer 7.0 Use Up Too Much Memory?
Internet Explorer 7 is one of the newer browsers from the Microsoft Corporation. Internet Explorer 7 features a streamlined interface and an instant search box. Internet Explorer 7 is improved over previous versions of Internet Explorer because it supports Web page feeds and tabbed browsing.
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Add-ons
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When a computer user installs numerous add-ons or add-ons that consume large amounts of memory, it can cause Internet Explorer 7 and other software to lag. Users can uninstall or temporarily disable add-ons in the "Manage Add-ons" screen under the "Tools" drop-down menu.
Malware
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Malware infections can cause Internet Explorer to use more memory. Viruses, Trojans, adware and spyware are all types of malicious software that can infect a computer. Users can install anti-malware and anti-virus programs to prevent or detect and remove malware.
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Browser Helper Objects
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Browser helper objects can be legitimate add-ons, such as a search bar toolbar. However, malicious browser helper objects can assume control of an Internet browser and cause it to use more memory.
User Data
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Internet Explorer7 may run slowly or uses excess memory when it is storing large amounts of user data such as passwords, form data, Web page history and cache data. Users can clear this data to improve Internet Explorer's performance.
Solution
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Internet Explorer 7 users can use the reset option in Internet Explorer settings to reset the browser to its default mode. Users can find this option by clicking the "Tools" drop-down menu, selecting "Internet Options" and choosing the "Advanced" tab.
Warning
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The reset feature will disable user modifications, but it may not remove all malicious software. You should still use anti-virus and anti-malware programs to treat those infections.
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