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Step 1
Delete your temporary Internet files, which may be bogging down your computer. In Internet Explorer, you can delete them by opening the "Tools" menu, clicking "Internet Options," and clicking the "Delete" button underneath the "Browser History" heading. This will open a window that will allow you to delete your temporary Internet files, your saved passwords, your browsing history and several other types of saved data.
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Step 2
Increase your modem's maximum port speed. This can be done in Windows by opening the Control Panel, double-clicking the "System" icon, clicking the "Device Manager" icon, and selecting your modem. Click the "modem" tab and check the current maximum port speed. Although it should already be set at the maximum (around 115,000 with a 56k modem), it might be set to a lower speed. This could cause an unusually slow connection.
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Step 3
Disable Web page images. While images add to the page's design and layout, they aren't always necessary and will eat up a lot more download time than text does. This can be especially helpful when navigating overly cluttered Web pages or pages where you only need to see the text. In Internet Explorer, the Web page images can be disabled by opening the "Tools" menu, clicking the "Internet Options" button, clicking the "Advanced" tab, and unselecting the "Show pictures" option.
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Step 4
Block pop-up windows, either with a third-party program or through your browser. Pop-up windows are often unsolicited ads that can bog down both your computer and your dial-up connection, delaying the loading of the page you actually wanted to see. Without any extra windows trying to load at the same time, both your computer and your Internet connection can operate more quickly.
