Microsoft KB Archive/141945

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Hewlett-Packard Activity Center Decreases MSN Performance
Last reviewed: October 7, 1997

Article ID: Q141945

The information in this article applies to:


 * The Microsoft Network versions 1.0, 1.2, 1.3, 2.0, 2.5

SYMPTOMS
When you use a Hewlett-Packard computer with the Activity Center program installed, navigation on MSN, The Microsoft Network, is very slow.

CAUSE
Activity Center interferes with the modem as it is transferring data from MSN to your computer.

RESOLUTION
Disable Activity Center.

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