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Software => Computer software => Topic started by: ravendj on October 12, 2006, 07:07:04 AM

Title: problems loading gmail
Post by: ravendj on October 12, 2006, 07:07:04 AM
I've just got myself a g-mail account but I seem to have problems loading it with firefox.

I can view my messages with basic html view but it won't load with the standard it says:

Loading...

This seems to be taking longer than usual.

If you are using a slow Internet connection, you can wait a bit longer for this page to finish loading, or just use basic HTML view for now.

If you are using your normal Internet connection and you usually get past this loading step without any problems, please refresh this page in your browser. If you continue to have trouble loading your account, please visit the help center for troubleshooting information.

It loads normally with Internet Explorer but I don't really want to use IE, does anybody have any suggestions???

They would be much appreciated
Title: Re: problems loading gmail
Post by: soybean on October 12, 2006, 08:23:49 AM
I see that "Gmail is in a limited test period and is only available to a small number of people who are helping test and improve the service before it is made more widely available."  

So, I'd think it's no surprise that some problems with it may be encountered.  Why don't you report the problem to Google?  That's generally the reason for making beta versions available to the public; it's a way for the developer to have end users try the software and submit feedback to the developer.  
Title: Re: problems loading gmail
Post by: Raptor on October 12, 2006, 11:36:53 AM
Is javascript activated?
Title: Re: problems loading gmail
Post by: ravendj on October 12, 2006, 12:53:41 PM
as far as i know javascript is activated, it doesn't prompt me
Title: Re: problems loading gmail
Post by: Raptor on October 12, 2006, 02:42:22 PM
Did you install any extensions? Like Noscript?
Title: Re: problems loading gmail
Post by: patio on October 12, 2006, 06:03:05 PM
As you use it more it will load faster thru FireFox...

I just run it thru TBird  I don't want or need to see my mail thru their portal.

patio.  8-)
Title: Re: problems loading gmail
Post by: ravendj on October 13, 2006, 08:50:55 AM
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Did you install any extensions? Like Noscript?

Yes I have noscript activated but I have allowed the page.
Title: Re: problems loading gmail
Post by: ravendj on October 13, 2006, 09:59:25 AM
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As you use it more it will load faster thru FireFox...

I just run it thru TBird  I don't want or need to see my mail thru their portal.

patio.  8-)

I currently use Tbird with my aol accounts. I tried to do the settings to add my gmail account but it won't work.
Title: Re: problems loading gmail
Post by: Raptor on October 13, 2006, 10:24:48 AM
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Did you install any extensions? Like Noscript?

Yes I have noscript activated but I have allowed the page.

Did you deny the cookie?

Title: Re: problems loading gmail
Post by: ravendj on October 13, 2006, 10:54:01 AM
um....i dont think so
Title: Re: problems loading gmail
Post by: Raptor on October 13, 2006, 10:57:51 AM
Thinking is not enough, you're going to have to know.  :)

If the cookie isn't blocked, empty the cache, history and the like (CTR + SHIFT + DEL) and reconnect to Gmail.com
Title: Re: problems loading gmail
Post by: ravendj on October 13, 2006, 01:21:57 PM
I removed all temporary internet files and now it works......thing is i did that before and it still didnt work but it seems to be working now.
Title: Re: problems loading gmail
Post by: Raptor on October 13, 2006, 02:31:16 PM
It's because I'm on such good terms with Firefox.  ;)
Title: Re: problems loading gmail
Post by: patio on October 14, 2006, 12:22:27 PM
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As you use it more it will load faster thru FireFox...

I just run it thru TBird  I don't want or need to see my mail thru their portal.

patio.  8-)

I currently use Tbird with my aol accounts. I tried to do the settings to add my gmail account but it won't work.

You can obtain step by step instructions on how this is done from your g-mail page...

Let me know if you need any help.

patio.  8-)
Title: Re: problems loading gmail
Post by: ravendj on October 14, 2006, 01:51:03 PM
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As you use it more it will load faster thru FireFox...

I just run it thru TBird  I don't want or need to see my mail thru their portal.

patio.  8-)

I currently use Tbird with my aol accounts. I tried to do the settings to add my gmail account but it won't work.

You can obtain step by step instructions on how this is done from your g-mail page...

Let me know if you need any help.

patio.  8-)


Yes I did follow the instructions given in gmail but it doesn't work, I'm not sure if this is because of my aol accounts. I want to be able to use my aol accounts and gmail through Tbird. This is possible right?
Title: Re: problems loading gmail
Post by: Raptor on October 14, 2006, 02:03:40 PM
Should be.

Post screenshots of how you configured Thunderbird.

I also use Gmail with Thunderbird.
Title: Re: problems loading gmail
Post by: ravendj on October 16, 2006, 06:01:01 PM
i figured it out now. I didn't enable POP email in Gmail........duh!!!

Title: Re: problems loading gmail
Post by: patio on October 17, 2006, 07:24:36 AM
Congrats ! ! And stop by anytime...

BTW which ver. of TBird are you running ? ? There have been some updates lately so just clik the throbber below the close box upper right hand corner and it will take you to Mozilla...

patio.  8-)
Title: Re: problems loading gmail
Post by: ravendj on October 17, 2006, 03:47:26 PM
I've got version 1.5.07...

THanks I'll check for updates
Title: Re: problems loading gmail
Post by: Raptor on October 17, 2006, 04:13:49 PM
That's the latest, I believe.