PDF File Exports Slow in Intenet Explorer

I am exporting a PDF file for web publication. I discovered during a recent beta test that subscribers have problems opening the PDF file if using Internet Explorer, but not with other browsers.
I create the PDF file by exporting from InDesign CS6 and dropping the doc onto my website. The link shared with readers is directly to the file on the webserver. The file reportedly opens easily in IOS, Firefox and Chrome. The file is rediculously slow opening and on most occasions will not open in Internet Explorer. I find little searching for solutions on the web or Adobe site, so come here.
The file opens locally in IE without issue.
In InDesign CS6, I am using the default PDF (interactive) setting for export. Only exception is with images that are sampled at "high" quality rather than "medium." The PDF files contains both URL, page, and mail links. File size is roughly 7 meg, not a large animal these days.
I have a password on the PDF file as the intent is to make the file accessible to a subscriber list only. Running IE9, the file is quick to start opening but bogs once the password prompt appears. The load quickly slows and in most instances hangs without fully opening.
The file opens from the webserver using an iPad, Mac, or iPhone in seconds and without flaw. Same with Firefox and Chrome. Internet Explorer is the only outlier.
Should note the above is based on feedback from about 10 beta testers. The problem is reproducilble for me as well. Uncertain where to begin looking to understand this one.
I have tried separately opening and optimizing the exported file, then serving an optimized version. The file size is slightly smaller, quality is poorer and I have the same problem.
Why should IE behave differently than other browers on a PDF export file? Ideas? Suggestions?
Dave

Try flattening the pdf. See if that makes a difference.

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