Internet Explorer hangs on certain Websites

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Clear the IE cache. (IE, tools, Options, Delete Files button, include offline content.)

Pictures do not appear as expected, or you receive an error message when you open an HTML file :
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=878461

Go to Start/Run, and type: REGSVR32 URLMON.DLL Then open IE, Tools menu, Options, Program Tab, and click the "Reset Web Settings"
button.
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Mark L. Ferguson
FAQ for Windows Antispy http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm
"retro_betty" <retro_betty@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:EEB5E86C-BDFA-4E97-840C-5AB0543AA2B0@microsoft.com...
> The past week, when I visit particular Websites, they seem to 'hang', like
> they load to a certain point and then that's it, whilst most other websites
> are fine. I have run 3 different virus/adware programmes which haven't
> helped. I've also tried disabling/enabling the add-ons and I've looked at the
> system registry which still hasn't helped! The sites I'm having trouble with
> are www.bigpondmusic.com.au and www.ninemsnmusic.com.au and there is another
> music purchase website as well. I have installed all updates, and am running
> IE 6.0. Help!! I am on the verge of Formatting my C drive just so that
> something will work!