Internet Explorer/Firefox Freezing

[Want-to-know]

I have WIndows 7 - my computer is only 6 months old. I prefer Internet Explorer 8 whilst my husband uses Firefox for internet access. However, we both have problems with freezing. A little blue ring goes round and around, the screen freezes and fades and we have to leave the programme, then go into it again to continue using the internet.

Not sure what the problem is. Could it be add-ons? Thinking of system restore, but not sure as to go how far back, as we have had this problem for some time. It seemed ok for a bit but has become worse again. We are not sure if one should get rid of all add-ons or what. We are not very computer literate.

Will system restore help and should we use this and what else should we do? Any help would be most appreciated..

With thanks..

[jaydah]

Using separate Internet Providers on same pc are causing conflict with settings. If you both stick to one IP the connexion will be reliable. I prefer Firefox.

[Want-to-know]

Thank you for your advice. However, I like Internet Explorer and my other half prefers Firefox, so we both have our own programmes installed to prevent murders!

[Mr-H]

You might like to look at my question entitled 'Mozilla continually not responding' in this. Lots of different opinions though not all are relevent!

[galeck1947]

Go to tools in IE8 on the right side and click on it go to compatitability mode and open it and set it to display all websites in compatatability mode and this should fix it.