Article ID: 555295 - Last Review: April 23, 2005 - Revision: 1.0

Internet Explorer hangs when you visit a secured site

Author: Soumitra Sengupta MVP
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SYMPTOMS

Your internet explorer hangs when you visit a secured web site.
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CAUSE

It happens if ' System cryptography: Use FIPS compliant algorithms for encryption, hashing, and signing ' remains enabled.
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RESOLUTION

 To workaround this behavior:-
1]Open Control Panel
2]Double click to open Administrative tools.
3]Double click to open Local Security Policy.
4]Now expand Local Policies by just clicking on the plus(+) sign.
5]Click on Security Options.
6]Now scroll down to System cryptography: Use FIPS compliant algorithms for encryption, hashing, and signing and double click on it.
7]Check Disabled and press OK.
8]Restart computer.
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APPLIES TO
  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
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