Author Topic: Not Sure If My Browser Is The Problem (Read 13144 times)

casse2go · « **on:** April 11, 2009, 03:06:59 PM »

Hey Guys, I'm having a problem getting into a site that I am a member of. Recently the site went down for maintenance and I thought is was down all week because each time I clicked onto it from my Favorites I got the message that the site was "UNDER MAINTENANCE"...in fact I still get that msg.

My problem is I am using the same browser I have been using IEor AOL Explorer. So could someone please go into the site and try to find out why I can't bring it in?

Now, I also want to know about browsers. PLEASE KEEP IN MIND, i AM NOT COMPUTER SAVVY. I'm willing to be taught but I'm nowhere near up on my computer tech.

So with that in mind:

1) How many browsers can you have on your computer at one time?

2) Do browsers adjust to fit the task if you have more than one, or must you select?

3) Do browsers clash with each other, causing damage to your machine?

4) What is the basic difference between Firefox and IE?

5) How much space does a browser usually use?

6) Will I need to RESTART my computer after loading Firefox, IF, I load it?

7) What else do I need to know before deciding to download Firefox?

Here is the link to the site...thanks

http://fansofdavid.com/

patio · « **Reply #1 on:** April 11, 2009, 03:20:30 PM »

1) How many browsers can you have on your computer at one time?

A) As many as you want.

2) Do browsers adjust to fit the task if you have more than one, or must you select?

A) Not sure what this means but whatever browser you launch is the one you will be using.

3) Do browsers clash with each other, causing damage to your machine?

A) No.

4) What is the basic difference between Firefox and IE?

A) Not much...but security FF wins hands down. It depends on personal preference.

5) How much space does a browser usually use?

A) As much as it needs to be installed.

6) Will I need to RESTART my computer after loading Firefox, IF, I load it?

A) It's advisable to restart the machine after any major software install.

7) What else do I need to know before deciding to download Firefox?

A) Nothing...go for it.

Geek-9pm · « **Reply #2 on:** April 11, 2009, 03:27:00 PM »

For amusement or education, here is a
List of web browsers
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_web_browsers

casse2go · « **Reply #3 on:** April 11, 2009, 03:51:07 PM »

Quote from: patio on April 11, 2009, 03:20:30 PM

1) How many browsers can you have on your computer at one time?

A) As many as you want.

2) Do browsers adjust to fit the task if you have more than one, or must you select?

A) Not sure what this means but whatever browser you launch is the one you will be using.

3) Do browsers clash with each other, causing damage to your machine?

A) No.

4) What is the basic difference between Firefox and IE?

A) Not much...but security FF wins hands down. It depends on personal preference.

5) How much space does a browser usually use?

A) As much as it needs to be installed.

What does this reply mean? Are you saying different machine may require more space? Doesn't the browser have a set size?

6) Will I need to RESTART my computer after loading Firefox, IF, I load it?

A) It's advisable to restart the machine after any major software install.

7) What else do I need to know before deciding to download Firefox?

A) Nothing...go for it.

Did you try going into the site? is it my browser that is keeping me out? But shouldn't my browser, no matter what is is bring the site in, even if it is problem laden?

Geek-9pm · « **Reply #4 on:** April 11, 2009, 04:10:20 PM »

It would seem that a browser would need about 10 Mega Byes for its own basic needs. But it may request more memory to do a task.
I just now put up about four ot five browsers, lost count. FireFox is a t 69 Mega Byres. Sea Monkey took only 19.9 MB. See below.
Is that of any help?

casse2go · « **Reply #5 on:** April 11, 2009, 05:00:38 PM »

Hi Geek-9pm, I appreciate what you guys are doing for me, but I still haven't seen where anyone said I went into that site and yes it's your browser. Maybe the site is just having problems. I don't want to load something I don't need.

BTW, now remember I said I'm not savvy about computers. I'm not really sure I have IE launched. Down in the tool bar near the START are a few icons one of which has in it: LAUNCH Internet EXPLORER BROWSER; AOL 9.1; and WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER.

So how can I tell if I have launched WMP and IEB I'm using AOL9.1 so I guess I can disregard that one. I do know that when I go to view a video on-line I must start it playing then stop/pause it at the 1 sec point, then let it buffer which could take anywhere from 20 mins. to an hour depending on the length of the video. Aren't you suppose to be able to see a video relatively as soon as you start it?

Please go through my statement and answer the questions so that I won't re-post them. I really need to know these answers.

Thanks guys.

patio · « **Reply #6 on:** April 11, 2009, 06:17:58 PM »

Your questions were answered already...
If the site is having problems then there's nothing you can do on your end to fix it...

casse2go · « **Reply #7 on:** April 11, 2009, 06:52:40 PM »

Hello Patio...and I'm sorry but I don't see where my question about the site was answered. All I know is that I cannot access this site when I was a week ago. And I don't like playing guessing games when it comes to something like this. And again, I did post the link to the site with hopes that someone would click it and maybe be able to tell me from having been in there and maybe posting to the owners if they changed the format or hardware or something.

Wefro_froyas · « **Reply #8 on:** April 11, 2009, 07:34:15 PM »

Are you using Internet Explorer or Firefox???

I assume your using Internet Explorer although I'll give instructions for both.

IF you are using INTERNET EXPLORER

Open Internet Explorer click on TOOLS

Click on Delete browsing history.

Delete Temporary internet files and Cookies.

IF you are using FIREFOX

Open Firefox click TOOLS

Click Options

Click on the privacy tab find the Clear now button.
Clear the Cache cookies and temporary internet files.

casse2go · « **Reply #9 on:** April 11, 2009, 08:19:58 PM »

Sorry to take so long responding when I asked for the help. Umm...I know how to clear my files and cookies. I guess I do anyway...I click on programs, the IE, then Tools, then IO, then when the page opens DELETE, I then DELETE HISTORY, FILES & COOKIES, I then go to ADVANCED tab and RESTORE, APPLY and YES then RESTART my comp.

That still doesn't tell me why I can't bring in a site I was bringing in a week ago. I did send the admins an email asking if they were getting msges about the matter from other members. And no there is no reason for them to ban me...so that's not on the table. Thank you for replying.

Wefro_froyas · « **Reply #10 on:** April 11, 2009, 09:20:01 PM »

Quote from: casse2go on April 11, 2009, 08:19:58 PM

Sorry to take so long responding when I asked for the help. Umm...I know how to clear my files and cookies. I guess I do anyway...I click on programs, the IE, then Tools, then IO, then when the page opens DELETE, I then DELETE HISTORY, FILES & COOKIES, I then go to ADVANCED tab and RESTORE, APPLY and YES then RESTART my comp.

That still doesn't tell me why I can't bring in a site I was bringing in a week ago. I did send the admins an email asking if they were getting msges about the matter from other members. And no there is no reason for them to ban me...so that's not on the table. Thank you for replying.

Well There site didn't let me on the first few times.

Maybe there servers can only hold a limited amount of people.

BC_Programmer · « **Reply #11 on:** April 11, 2009, 09:41:22 PM »

Quote from: casse2go on April 11, 2009, 06:52:40 PM

Hello Patio...and I'm sorry but I don't see where my question about the site was answered. All I know is that I cannot access this site when I was a week ago. And I don't like playing guessing games when it comes to something like this. And again, I did post the link to the site with hopes that someone would click it and maybe be able to tell me from having been in there and maybe posting to the owners if they changed the format or hardware or something.

we're not going to the site- we don't need to.

If another browser can go to the site, then it's your browser. Chances are it's the site, not your browser.

browsers don't randomly decide, "hey, you know what, I'll pretend this site doesn't exist, just for kicks".

All browsers work essentially the same- they ask for something, and the server sends it.

x2543 · « **Reply #12 on:** April 11, 2009, 10:21:19 PM »

and for the way, i have checked the site and it is working on my computer.

and yes, all browsers work the same in terms of grabbing the site so you can see it.

BC_Programmer · « **Reply #13 on:** April 11, 2009, 10:25:10 PM »

so then it is either the browser, or your computer.

unfortunately while I can use a different browser here it won't narrow it down on your end.

x2543 · « **Reply #14 on:** April 11, 2009, 10:27:17 PM »

Quote from: BC_Programmer on April 11, 2009, 10:25:10 PM

so then it is either the browser, or your computer.

unfortunately while I can use a different browser here it won't narrow it down on your end.

unfortunately, we won't know if that is the case if YOU don't try it on your own computer. 1 million people can check out the site to see it working but if it's not working for you, you gotta fix it if you want to go there.

casse2go · « **Reply #15 on:** April 12, 2009, 01:41:38 AM »

Thank you all for your help. I'm going to wait for a response from the Admins in the site about what they did during maintenance. Maybe they made some change, and maybe I'm not the only one having this problem.

I never had a problem getting in the site before after maintenance and as I said I have done nothing new to my comp since the work they did. I'll report back later. Thanks again...

Dias de verano · « **Reply #16 on:** April 12, 2009, 01:54:32 AM »

I now know MUCH MORE than I wanted to about some teen boy type singer guy called David Archuleta and his tour of Malaysia, so, yes I can access this boy singer's fan site in Firefox and Internet Explorer 8.

casse2go · « **Reply #17 on:** April 12, 2009, 02:04:43 AM »

I guess the problem was the site's after my last post I tried to access the site again and it came in. So it looks as though I MAY NOY need to load FIREFOX afterall. However, I'll keep this open in case I change my mid.

Thank you all for assisting me. And Dias, David is much more than some teen boy singer. Trust me.

Dias de verano · « **Reply #18 on:** April 12, 2009, 02:09:22 AM »

Quote from: casse2go on April 12, 2009, 02:04:43 AM

David is much more than some teen boy singer. Trust me.

I'll have to trust you 'cos I sure ain't going back there! Musical preference is such a personal thing, so don't lose any sleep over it

casse2go · « **Reply #19 on:** April 12, 2009, 02:16:45 AM »

Quote from: Dias de verano on April 12, 2009, 02:09:22 AM

I'll have to trust you 'cos I sure ain't going back there! Musical preference is such a personal thing, so don't lose any sleep over it

Trust me again...I know, I won't.

BC_Programmer · « **Reply #20 on:** April 12, 2009, 08:57:31 AM »

Dias, on the other hand, might have nightmares now...

casse2go · « **Reply #21 on:** April 12, 2009, 03:07:24 PM »

You guys aren't trying to talk smack about David James Archuleta are you? My thought is that you're not that familiar with him. So please don't.

Dias de verano · « **Reply #22 on:** April 12, 2009, 04:36:07 PM »

Well, he looks like a jerk in his photos. What does "talk smack" mean?

casse2go · « **Reply #23 on:** April 12, 2009, 05:31:58 PM »

Lol...Wow, how young do you have to be to not know what "Talk Smack" means? Most people who try to cut this man down are young guys who have green eyes. But you know what, David's character is such that he doesn't do that. He doesn't need to...

BC_Programmer · « **Reply #24 on:** April 12, 2009, 05:35:26 PM »

No, I'm not familar with him.

But I'm entitled to a opinion, regardless of how preemptive it might be.

Also- my guess is that Dias is not familar with the term "talk smack" because it's a purely American(as in, North american) phrase.

Also I'd like to add that Gordon Downie kicks *censored*.

Karnac · « **Reply #25 on:** April 12, 2009, 05:45:12 PM »

As does Colin James..........

As for Billy Knob Thornton........hope the flu turns to pneumonia.

Geek-9pm · « **Reply #26 on:** April 12, 2009, 05:50:45 PM »

After trying to follw this thread, now I know that

Your Browser is Sure Not Your Problem.

casse2go · « **Reply #27 on:** April 12, 2009, 06:19:13 PM »

Wow! Is this some kind of all out assault? When did it become rag on casse2go day? Someone said, music is a personal thing...I agreed and said I wouldn't sweat his, and there's been nothing but backlash since. Doesn't anyone have a browser that needs work?

You know guys, I'm not the worst of David's fans, but we all defend him. Now I'm really trying not to go into defense mode here. SO back to the statement that with music, if you like Sting, like him; if you like Herbie Hancock, like him; if you like Johnny Paycheck, like him. I happen to love David Archuleta's musical talent. For those of you who don't...that's up to you. And no matter what David looks like in his photo, he is the most self-effacing young man you would have the pleasure of meeting in life.

Now I get that Dias may not be from the U.S. but he/she posted thecomment and if you can't take it don't dish it. "Talk Smack" is simply saying unkind things about someone. And it's so obvious that you are not familiar with him.

Geek-9pm, I don't quite get what you're saying. What is my problem?

x2543 · « **Reply #28 on:** April 12, 2009, 06:42:04 PM »

David Archuleta, the guy who got edged out by David Cook on American Idol in the fan's voting period? I thought he did John Lennon justice in his last piece ....

BC_Programmer · « **Reply #29 on:** April 12, 2009, 07:00:14 PM »

Quote from: casse2go on April 12, 2009, 06:19:13 PM

Wow! Is this some kind of all out assault? When did it become rag on casse2go day?

I said gordon downie kicks *censored*- not sure how that turns into ragging on you.

I even admitted my opinion was preemptive.

casse2go · « **Reply #30 on:** April 12, 2009, 07:07:25 PM »

Thank you x2543; actually Yoko Ono (Lennon's Widow) gave David high praise for his rendition of "Imagine".

I don't think I named anyone in particular as a ragger. the only person who has said anything positive about David is x2543. If you feel you need to defend yourself then you must be guilty.

Look guys, I'm really tired. can we just end this thread...my original reason for starting it has been met. And I hate discussing David with people who don't know the least about him.

BC_Programmer · « **Reply #31 on:** April 12, 2009, 07:11:37 PM »

Quote from: casse2go on April 12, 2009, 07:07:25 PM

And I hate discussing David with people who don't know the least about him.

if we don't know the least- who does?

American Idol... that explains everything, and IMO justifies my preemptive opinion.

And to think they even made a "Canadian Idol"... imagine a British Idol... lol.

patio · « **Reply #32 on:** April 12, 2009, 07:22:08 PM »

If i read correctly the show originitaded in the UK....

Geek-9pm · « **Reply #33 on:** April 12, 2009, 07:26:57 PM »

Your Problem is...

<< Your Taste in Music >>
It started as a suggestion about web browsers. Then it became a rate about tastes in music or culture or whatever... ??
SO, it is apparent that personal tastes deflect the original purpose of the post.

So, then, to help savage this thread, maybe I can offer some comfort.
Just relax, now tell me in your own words.
When did you first notice the other computer nerds began to question your personal tastes?

Custom-IT · « **Reply #34 on:** April 12, 2009, 07:38:51 PM »

Quote from: patio on April 12, 2009, 07:22:08 PM

If i read correctly the show originitaded in the UK....

Yes it did... and the British don't have so many weirdos enter either!

I have never heard of David before tonight but I think he may need to take some laxatives soon as he seems to have a big fan up his a$$

casse2go · « **Reply #35 on:** April 12, 2009, 07:48:37 PM »

Quote from: BC_Programmer on April 12, 2009, 07:11:37 PM

if we don't know the least- who does?

You're right, you do know the least. My mistake...

American Idol... that explains everything, and IMO justifies my preemptive opinion.

David James Archuleta should never be defined by AI. Not my opinion, a fact. David has had a long musical career although it has been interupted by a horrible health issue. He fought his way back from that. David won the Jr. Championship of "Star Search", he performed for families and firefighters of the 9/11 disaster, he is a Mormon who has chosen to live a priestly life, he did two week of shows on AI with a strep infection and he performed every night of the Summer Tour even though he was sick and exhausted. he performed with one functioning vocal cord. He lost his voice again on the Solo Tour yet he performed 20 songs that first night. He has a 4.0 GPA and spent only 29 days at home last year. I could go on and on about this man but telling you anything about him still doesn't enlighten you. That's something you have to come to for yourself. But please don't dare put him down to me or any of his supporters. The level of respect between David and his fans/supporters is a cherished thing. And David deserves every bit of respect we show him. And I'm trying real hard not to put this thread in his sites and let all of those fans have their way with you.

And to think they even made a "Canadian Idol"... imagine a British Idol... lol.

This show originated in the United Kingdom just as "Big Brother" did.

Good Day people...either my eyes or you have given me a boomer of a headache. Prolly my poor vision.

BC_Programmer · « **Reply #36 on:** April 12, 2009, 07:53:46 PM »

To be brutally honest, this ENTIRE thread yells SPAM.

I mean, your CONSTANT insistence that WE go to the site to confirm that it's not a browser issue? That's like saying, Oh, my video card might be broken- can you check your sound card for me?

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Did you try going into the site? is it my browser that is keeping me out? But shouldn't my browser, no matter what is is bring the site in, even if it is problem laden?

hmm, well, we'll try diagnosing this as an actual issue rather th...

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I appreciate what you guys are doing for me, but I still haven't seen where anyone said I went into that site and yes it's your browser. Maybe the site is just having problems. I don't want to load something I don't need.

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Please go through my statement and answer the questions so that I won't re-post them. I really need to know these answers.

spammers likes to double-post, too.

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and I'm sorry but I don't see where my question about the site was answered.

and again...

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And again, I did post the link to the site with hopes that someone would click it and maybe be able to tell me from having been in there and maybe posting to the owners if they changed the format or hardware or something.

and AGAIN...

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And again, I did post the link to the site with hopes that someone would click it

a lot of spammers post links to site hoping people will click it too. Your insistence that we click it only confirms any suspicion of that sort.

And to be honest, American Idol or whatnot is really just a fad. Anybody remember the first winner off the top of their head? I sure don't, so chances are they didn't become famous, which confirms it's just a network ploy like that ridiculously STUPID survivor show, which has so many spinoffs it strikes a chord on all tangents (pardon the pun).

They win the game. They release a few albums. Everybody forgets about them. They fade from the spotlight. The end. Or more precisely:

They win the game, they release a few albums, cover a single song alright, fans post link spam in various forums, argue when forum members try to diagnose issue without visiting the site, become extremely aggravated at the slightest jab at the "messiah artist", suddenly say it was the forum members that were ragging on them for their personal tastes, and then hypocritically say that music is a personal taste while simultaneously condemning the forum member's unacceptance of said artist.

It doesn't matter how good somebody can cover another artists songs if they can't write their own; Although admittedly some of the greatest songs by the <opinion> greatest bands </opinion> are really just covers of other artists work- as an example "Call Me The breeze" is a million times better in the Skynyrd Performances then the JJ. Cale original.

casse2go · « **Reply #37 on:** April 13, 2009, 03:14:45 PM »

BC_P, I'm not a spammer. I posted an honest question in here because I wanted to know something that i am not computer learned enough to know. And My question if full was not being answer even though I said answer me fully and I won't re-post. DO you think I like repeating myself. Never have never will.

Now as it turns out I couldn't get into a site that I was told was running. SO I came in here because you guys have helped me before. I DON'T LOAD ANYTHING ON MY COMPUTER THAT i DON'T NEED. My printer isn't even hooked up. Now, while I was going back and forth with some of you I also sent another message to FOD asking if other members were having problems getting in. And as you know soon after I was able to bring them up. At that point I was done and I said so, except that If I decided to do something about the Browser at a later date I would come back to the thread. At that point this was posted.

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Quote from: Dias de verano on April 12, 2009, 04:09:22 AM
I'll have to trust you 'cos I sure ain't going back there! Musical preference is such a personal thing, so don't lose any sleep over it

And I said, "I know, I won't". And rather than let the thing alone someone else posted something about a mightmare which I took as a personal affront to David. It was totally unnecessary and yes, I always defend David from such comments. We all (fan clubs) do. Then this spiral began and you guys tried to blame me for one of your helpers' comment. Music is indeed a personal thing and I didn't send anyone in that site to do anything other than see if they had posted about a new browser being needed to access the site.

Now, I am done with this in public view. I am not added to any of your post counts anymore. If you wish to further discuss this, you know how to PM me. But be warned, DJA is one of my favorite subjects, If you don't know anything about him don't bother with a PM.

MODERATOR, I say again, you may close this thread...It no longer is needed. I want no further notifications from it.

Thanks to each of you who earnestly tried to help me.

patio · « **Reply #38 on:** April 13, 2009, 05:21:29 PM »

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