History and cache files have been erased many times.
My HD is 1/3 full, plenty of space left.
I just installed a new modem a few months ago.
The browser timing out seems probable. I dont know much about troubleshooting computer problems.
I guess I will just have to deal with it, not a big problem, at least I can get on the net. I just cant let it sit very long

Thanks guys for the input.