Computer problems - can you help?

Problem One:

Running Windows XP

I use AVG daily and remove adware.

Lately in the morning my computer is fine!

By afternoon (especially if I have to close the computer down and restart/reconnect to internet) I have a huge problem getting connected to the internet.

Either it says the other computer is not responding/the line is busy/and a few other error messages.

Once I do get connected (only in the afternoon) up comes the next problem.

I hit something in my preferences/bookmarks - and it wont come up, but, it does if I go to a search engine - type it in and go there (that is how I got to YA)... Anything internet *interactive* - videos/games/emails - all run very slow if at all.

Problem Two: I wanted to scan using House Call - but prompted I need to update Java and then that I need ActivX - neither will download no matter what I do!

Computer problems - can you help?stinger

#1 You must be using a dialup connection and your Internet Service Provider (ISP) is over booked, so to speak, in the afternoon - too many users, too few modems to connect to.

The other things you state related to problem #1 could also be related to this 'overbooked' connection. Switch ISPs if you can or at least call them and ask/complain.

#2 In Internet Explorer go to Tools, Options. Reset the Security, Privacy and Advanced tabs to Default. I'm guessing that accepting ActiveX content got turned off. There may also be a choice under the Advance tab about Java- select it if it is there.