Windows 7 internet explorer is used to browse the internet and files on your computer. It's very important that windows internet explorer works properly and isn't slow. If it's slow then it can be very frustrating and annoying to browse websites.
Upgrading
The first thing that you can try is to upgrade to Internet Explorer 8. This is the latest version of Explorer which is compatible with Windows 7. You will need to upgrade to get the best speed benefits.
Reset Settings
If you are already running Internet Explorer 8 then you should try resetting the settings to do this Click on Tools, Internet options. Then click the button to change the settings to the defaults.
Internet Connection
You will also need to ensure that your computer is connected to the internet. Check that the computer is connected properly to the internet. The method of checking this will depend on the type of connection you have on your computer.
Disabling Add-ons
You can also try to remove the add-ons which are associated with Internet explorer 8. While these are designed to make your browser easier to use, they can actually cause many problems. These add-ons are very easy to manage. Click on Tools, Internet Options and then click on the Programs tab. You can then select the Manage Add-ons button to control which add-ons are installed and allowed to work. Disable all the add-ons to find out whether or not these work properly. This can also fix the Windows 7 Explorer Slow problem.
Checking for Viruses
You should also use a virus scanner to check for viruses on your computer .If there are any viruses on your computer then they can make the internet very slow to load.