Originally Posted by richwrench

When I use Microsoft XP this site loads super slow, but when I access it with a Linux OS it's fast as lightning. I think the anti-virus programs needed for Microsoft systems may be a large part of the problem. I realise a dual-boot hard-drive is not convenient for everybody, but it fixed the problem for me. My Microsoft boot uses Avast Antivirus - what antivirus programs are you guys using? Try to disable it (only temporary) & then see if this site loads quicker...