Thanks for all the replies to my question 'Random 40 sec IE Pause' 151762 I have followed many suggestions; Up to date virus check Up to date anti-spyware software (multiple) Repair IE installation Cleared cache, cookies and history Checked Ad-Aware logfile for un-necessary processes running To further investigate I have installed Opera, and this suffers none of the random pauses that IE and Outlook Express experience. Does anyone have any ideas as I am mystified?? If not I may try Eudora for my email, and have a completely non-Microsoft internet set-up!!

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