Very slow web page loading (or non-existent)

[scooter125]

I have two PCs exhibiting the same problem. Extremely slow web page loading; sometimes it works ok, most often it hangs up. Seems not to be the router; download speeds are fine, I've cycled it on/off several times.

Another odd thing I noticed: when I try to double click on a icon on my desktop, it won't work. It acts like there's not an icon there. I need to go into explorer to find the desktop folder and open from there.

Thanks very much for any advice!

 

[Tmagic650]

Is this slow webpage loading in both IE8 and Firefox? Your antivirus (Antivir) doesn't detect anything?

 

[sobhi66]

ok im writing this so i can post a thread and i think your problem is easy

 

[scooter125]

IE and Firefox act the same. Avira did find something just today call the TR/Trash.Gen trojan, so that is in quarantine.

 

[Bobbye]

I need to go into explorer to find the desktop folder and open from there.

No problem: Right click on Start> Explore.

Another place for the Desktop: Control Panel> Display> Desktop tab.