Try disabling the Phishing filter. I've seen it hang up trying to verify.
"Steve" <Steve@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>I have a new PC running Vista Ultimate connected by ethernet cable to a
> Belkin F5D7632 wired/wireless router. My old XP machine, which is on the
> same desk as my new PC, is connected to the same router via a Belkin
> wireless
> connecter. When I access some websites, my old PC has no problems, but
> Vista
> cannot process some pages - e.g. when trying to buy a ticket on
> www.virgintrains.co.uk I can get onto the home page but not find trains -
> it
> just 'hangs' and that green indicator progresses very very very slowly,
> and
> nothing happens. My old PC is fine with the same webpage. I have noticed
> this with some other websites too - that blue circle timer just goes round
> and round! Also, my Skype calls often drop off after 4-5 minutes. So, if
> my
> old XP machine is working fine with the same webpage, it must be Vista,
> since
> both machines are connected to the same router? Can anyone help please?
> Are
> there any updates for this?
> --
> Thanks very much for your help.
> Steve