why is ie so slow
Internet Explorer, after an excessive amount of usage over time, can be quite slow because of all the configurations and the settings that the user may or may not have applied at their own will. 1  In Internet Explorer menu, click Tools, and then Internet Options. 2  Select the Advanced tab and click Reset. In Internet Explorer menu, click Tools, and then Internet Options. 2  Select the Advanced tab and click Reset. 3  Again, click Reset in the Reset Internet Explorer Settings. 4  Click Ok to exit and restart Internet Explorer for the change to take effect.