slow iboats site verry slow

[JC1933]

what is the problem with this forum? I have two computers a desk top with XP a lap top with Vista and they are both the same it takes up to 5 to 10 minutes to log on,also takes the same time to navigate between threads.

I use internet Explorer which works wel on annything els.

regards JC.

 

[DJ]

Re: slow iboats site verry slow

Speed does seem to vary dramatically, depending on activity.

I see 10-15 seconds-maybe. NEVER minutes.

 

[i386]

Re: slow iboats site verry slow

Could be a similar problem I'm having with a different site.

As a test:

Open up a command prompt: Start -> run -> type "cmd" (no quotes) and click ok.

Then type: "ping -n 10 forums.iboats.com" (no quotes) and hit enter.

Do you get any request timed out responses?

Next, type "tracert forums.iboats.com" (no quotes) and hit enter. When it runs, look for any asterisks in the 2nd column.

Let us know what you find from those 2 tests.



Here's a sample of a test I did earlier to a different site.

http://forums.iboats.com/showpost.php?p=1971197&postcount=7

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: slow iboats site verry slow

Firefox and google chrome tend to be faster on iboats if you are willing to try them.

 

[Big Bubba]

Re: slow iboats site verry slow

I agree with Bob VT by using Mozilla Firefox. I have both I.E. 7 and Mozilla Firefox and I use Firefox religiously because it is alot faster to me than I.E. 7. I only use I.E. 7 for work related issues since works websites uses Microsoft based services and I can't logon to Firefox using my work user I.D and password and as a back up web browser in case something happens to Firefox. Take care, Bob

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: slow iboats site verry slow

Presently iboats is working on some equipment. I had the "slowness bug" for a few days a couple of weeks ago and it was driving me nuts.... (not that I really don't have far to go )

Be patient

 

[i386]

Re: slow iboats site verry slow

I don't disagree about Firefox and Chrome being faster. I use Firefox myself.

But I can't see changing browsers fixing a 5-10 min logon problem. Sure sounds to me like either a network problem (somewhere between his house and iBoats) or something amiss at iBoats. Just trying to help the guy figure out which.

 

[642mx]

Re: slow iboats site verry slow

Its a little slower than normal, but not too bad. Using IE with Vista.

 

[mthieme]

Re: slow iboats site verry slow

Seems normal to me.
XP & Firefox over EVDO.

 

[idrownworms]

Re: slow iboats site verry slow

I never noticed a problem of course I'm windoze free I have debian linux with iceweasel (firefox) on my computer
embrace the penguin
jamie

 

[Lone Duck]

Re: slow iboats site verry slow

I have a mac. and use safari, never a problem.

 

[BWR1953]

Re: slow iboats site verry slow

It's always slow for me. Every other site I visit is very fast.

Gotta be the iboats setup.

-BWR

 

[JC1933]

Re: slow iboats site verry slow

Hi guy's

I down loaded Firefox and it maid logging on a lot faster instead of 25min this morning to about 3min. I watched half of Obama's visit to Canada while waited to log on..

Thanks for the help JC.

 

[NoKlu]

Re: slow iboats site verry slow

That's a good move JC1933. It has a built in spell check as well. If you see a red squiggly line under the word, just right klik on it and the correct spelling will come up. Just used it for squiggly. Also you can download a add on called Adblock plus. When you get a popup add you just klik on it and the add won't ever load again. When you get rid of the pesky add's that show up on every page things get even faster. If you get the program called fireTune it can optimize firefox for even more speed. I hear all these guy complaining about Iboats loading slow but I've never had a problem.I work with a guy from that area.His parents have a large farm up there. Claude Chenard.He was a regular in the bar up there.LOL.

 

[triumphrick]

Re: slow iboats site verry slow

After reading these posts and deciding I really didn't have a problem, I downloaded firefox anyway. Wow, a noticeable improvement. I'll try it for a while and may continue using it. Thanks, guys!

 

[NSBCraig]

Re: slow iboats site verry slow

Works fine with Safari here.

 

[aspeck]

Re: slow iboats site verry slow

I kind of like safari, but it keeps locking up for me ... not sure if it because of XP, McAfee, or using it the same time as Outlook??? But it will be blazing fast and good for a while and all of a sudden slow to a ccrawl before locking up totally. That is not a iboats problem, it is a Safari problem.

 

[beerfilter]

Re: slow iboats site verry slow

I never noticed a problem of course I'm windoze free I have debian linux with iceweasel (firefox) on my computer
embrace the penguin
jamie

I love the penguin , too , but , it still isn't for everyone .
I keep an XP machine for apps that I cannot find a workable free alternative for .

Yep , this site gets slow on occasion , but is a favorite .
Can't see a big difference between FF or IE .
Editing my hosts file on the Gatesware box hepled some , as I blocked most of the banner ad crap . It helped most for Ebay and a couple other sites I frequent .

 

[Navy Jr.]

Re: slow iboats site verry slow

I've used Firefox and IE and, yes, Firefox is always faster.

I'm not a pc guru, but my oldest son is pretty good (his title is Technical Directory at the company where he works). Years ago he suggested to me that when using IE I should often go into Tools/Delete Browsing History and click Delete Temporary Internet Files and also click Delete History. He recommended I clean up cookies from time to time by going to Tools/Internet Options and clicking Settings in the Browsing History section and then View Files on the next page that pops up. You can get rid of the junk, but keep the good stuff.

He also advised that the hard drive(s) be defragmented from time to time.

 

[beerfilter]

Re: slow iboats site verry slow

I've used Firefox and IE and, yes, Firefox is always faster.

I'm not a pc guru, but my oldest son is pretty good (his title is Technical Directory at the company where he works). Years ago he suggested to me that when using IE I should often go into Tools/Delete Browsing History and click Delete Temporary Internet Files and also click Delete History. He recommended I clean up cookies from time to time by going to Tools/Internet Options and clicking Settings in the Browsing History section and then View Files on the next page that pops up. You can get rid of the junk, but keep the good stuff.

He also advised that the hard drive(s) be defragmented from time to time.

Getting off the topic , but I have to say that you should only do a defrag. after a complete backup .

Why ?

During the defrag process , the data on the HD is put into RAM (volatile memory..) as it is being reorganized onto the HD .
1 glitch or loss of power and you have data loss , and worst case scenario , you may be doing a complete OS reinstall .
Be carefull ...