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The tag 'rarely-used sites' on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about slow initial access to websites that have not been visited recently or at all. Users with fast internet connections report that browsers like Firefox experience delays of 30 seconds to a minute when loading such sites, while regularly visited pages load instantly. The issue appears related to caching or DNS resolution, as the browser shows a 'waiting for site to respond' message. Troubleshooting topics include optimizing browser settings, clearing caches, adjusting DNS configurations, and checking network hardware to reduce these delays for rarely-used sites.
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Windows 7 Computer slow to access "new" or rarely-used sites
I have a fibre-based internet connexion and enjoy fast download speeds. Once internet pages have been accessed, pages download virtually instantly. The problem comes with gaining access to pages. If sites have not been used for a long time or ever before, browsers (generally Firefox)...- billm
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- access issues browser cache connectivity fibre connection firefox internet latency network new site performance rarely-used sites response time slow access speed tech help troubleshooting user experience web performance website
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- Forum: Windows Networking