A week ago I posted some Firefox browsing tips. So now I’ll give you some advice on how to speed up Internet Explorer, because let’s face it – it’s still the most used browser in the world.

First of all, the main trick is to clear IE cache. The bigger it gets, the slower your browser becomes. All you have to do is go to Tools - Internet options - go to the General tab and delete browsing history, clear the cache, and remove cookies. That’s it. Alternatively you can just use Disk Cleaner – one of BoostSpeed tools -  to get rid of all the junk in just two clicks.

Internet Explorer can take too long to launch and then load your homepage. So my advice is to set homepage to blank. This will make your browser open faster, because it won’t be loading anything yet. So, if you don’t really need to open the same page every time you start IE, just go to Tools and set your homepage to about:blank.

Sometimes a page loads for ages and you are going bonkers, because you want to view other pages as well. This is not an Internet Explorer problem, nor an Internet speed problem – most likely it’s the page you are trying to load. The solution is easy – just open multiple tabs or multiple windows, whichever you like best, and don’t sit there waiting.

There is one other things that will not only make Internet Explorer fast, but will also make Windows faster.

By default your Temporary Internet Files take up 10% of the hard drive. While this was fine for older PCs with less hard disk space, it doesn’t make sense for new larger hard drives.

To resize your cache:

1. Close all IE and Outlook Express windows
2. Go to Control Panel - Internet options - General tab
3. Click Settings and move the slider to any number you like and click OK. 50MB would be enough.
4. Then click Delete Files and don’t forget to select Delete all offline files. Click OK.
5. After that clear history

Yes, I know, these are really simple tips, but they do make a difference and speed up your Internet Explorer.

Sydney, Australia – February 13, 2009 - Auslogics releases a new free Windows Registry maintenance tool – Auslogics Registry Cleaner – an essential utility to keep the Registry clean to ensure maximum PC performance. It will meticulously scan the Registry, find and remove invalid and obsolete entries, and fix various registry errors.

The Windows Registry is one of the most vital and the most vulnerable to errors part of a computer. Programs access the Registry thousands of times per second and new registry entries are created whenever new software or hardware is installed. Most programs delete their entries when they are uninstalled, but some applications leave a lot of their registry keys behind. That’s how invalid entries mount up and the Registry becomes cluttered with unused and corrupted keys and references. As a result the system needs more time to access the Registry and find the entries it needs, which causes dramatic computer slow-downs.

Among other things that can lead to Registry problems are poorly written applications, incorrect program uninstalls, and bloated browser cache. All this can cause system errors, crashes, and failures. That’s why it’s extremely important to keep the Registry in top form by regularly cleaning all the junk and fixing all the errors that accumulate over time.

Auslogics Registry Cleaner is designed for fast and safe Registry clean-up and optimization. First the program offers to choose categories to scan, then scans for registry errors, and then provides the list of errors to fix. Each problem comes with a detailed description.

Auslogics Registry Cleaner is very easy to use and has an intuitive user interface, which makes it ideal for novice users. Experienced users will be able to get the most out of the program by choosing the Advanced scan option.

Some registry cleaners can be dangerous and harm the computer because they often treat entries required by the system as invalid and delete them. This can lead to unpredictable results, make the system unstable or even unbootable. Auslogics Registry Cleaner is made in such a way that it finds only safe-to-delete items by default. In a highly unlikely event of any problems occurring, all changes can be undone by selecting the Restore changes radio button. This makes using Auslogics Registry Cleaner absolutely risk-free.

Registry Cleaner is available as a separate free tool or as part of our award-winning computer optimization suite -  Auslogics BoostSpeed.

About Auslogics

Auslogics Software Pty Ltd is a developer and publisher of premium computer optimization software. The company is storming the market with its flagship product, Auslogics BoostSpeed, which enhances computer productivity by keeping PCs running smooth and error-free. This lengthens the lifetime of computers and eliminates the need for constant hardware upgrades.

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More information:
http://auslogics.com/en/software/registry-cleaner