How to Make IE6 Faster
While the speed of your Internet connection primarily depends on the quality of the service from your Internet Service Provider (ISP), the browser can also play a role. Internet Explorer 6 is a web browser developed by Microsoft. If you think Internet Explorer 6 is not performing as it should be, optimize the settings to make it faster.
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Instructions
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Reset Web Settings
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Access the "Start" menu. Type "Inetcpl.cpl" in the search box and select the first icon. This will give you access to the Internet properties.
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Click the "Programs" tab and click "Reset Web Settings." Click "Yes" to apply the changes. Click "OK" when Internet Explorer finishes resetting the settings.
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Go to the "Advanced" tab and click "Restore Defaults."
Optimize Proxy and Connection Settings
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Go to the "Connections" tab.
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Click "LAN Settings." Uncheck the "Use Proxy Server" box. Proxy servers are unstable and can hinder your browser's performance. Click "OK" to confirm the settings.
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Go to the "Content" tab. Click "Clear SSL State" and click "OK" to confirm the settings.
Clear Browser Cache and Cookie Files
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Go to the "General" tab.
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Click "Delete Cookies" and click "OK" to confirm the changes.
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Click "Delete Files" and select "Delete All Offline Content." Click "OK" to confirm the changes.
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