Can;t get to the main page right now

BWX · Dec 10, 2003, 09:08 PM

I just get a big white box where the top ad goes, and it says "done" in the status bar.

Only way to get on DH is to use a link from My Email notification to ge into forums.\

IE6 WinXP

Top ad works on forum pages though-

krazy1 · Dec 10, 2003, 09:12 PM

Yea I was getting that with MyIE2 and switched to my Mozilla Firebird and that loads the site just fine....

BWX · Dec 10, 2003, 09:15 PM

I just checked and it's still doing it. I don't have another browser installed, and I gotta leave soon. So I won't be able to experiment any more. I'm pretty sure it's just the ads like before.

Zardon · Dec 10, 2003, 09:18 PM

actually the ads are fine right now, ive tested them in all browsers, I normally see any problems myself at home. so this time I think its routing, or something else in between DH and your line. try purging all your temp files and flushing DNS via CMD.

BWX · Dec 10, 2003, 09:22 PM

It looks like this, then loads after about 2 minutes or so, I did just clean everything out earlier today. Well, I just tested it again and it loaded right up- So it was only like that for a little while. I guess it could have been anything. It did look the same as when the ads were messed up- but who knows. Maybe just a hick-up.

Zardon · Dec 10, 2003, 09:25 PM

All I can say, is this time its not a problem with the ads or DH.

RIV@NVX · Dec 11, 2003, 05:37 PM

I suggest you try Mozilla Firebird, not only that it will probably solve the problem, but it's also definitly a better browser.

BWX · Dec 12, 2003, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by RIV@NVX
I suggest you try Mozilla Firebird, not only that it will probably solve the problem, but it's also definitly a better browser.

Yeah, I've been thinking about it for a long time. I even downloaded it- just never installed it..... I'm just so used to IE6- I think I'd be lost. Does the google toolbar work with Mozilla? What about cookie management, plugins, windows/ outlook express integration, and all that stuff? It just seems like a huge hassle- There must be some downside, or some compatibility issues. I thought I heard it was slower than IE too- I guess I 'll have to do a little research and find out some more about it.

krazy1 · Dec 12, 2003, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by BWX232
Yeah, I've been thinking about it for a long time. I even downloaded it- just never installed it.....

The nice thing is you DON'T install it... just put the files in a folder on one of your drives and link to the .exe...... that is it no install. I just started to use it 3 days ago. Pretty nice... I still can't let go of MyIE2 but Mozilla is a nice change...

BWX · Dec 12, 2003, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by krazy1
The nice thing is you DON'T install it... just put the files in a folder on one of your drives and link to the .exe...... that is it no install. I just started to use it 3 days ago. Pretty nice... I still can't let go of MyIE2 but Mozilla is a nice change...

I'm often worried by programs that don't install. Does it change registry settings? or have an .ini file or something to remember the settings you choose? I already have the .exe file- I just never clicked on it- that's funny, because I thought it would install Mozilla. I'll have to go see if a more recent build is out and go download it- I guess it can't hurt anything.

BWX · Dec 12, 2003, 01:03 AM

Hey wait a second- the folder I just looked in had this file in it-

mozilla-win32-installer-sea.exe

then a file called winboost.exe

I think the first one is an installer- or does that just spit out the .exe file needed to launch Mozilla?

PangingJr · Dec 12, 2003, 06:34 AM

i always use mozilla for browsing the internet... IE for doing MS things.

mozilla comes with several builds/packages for Win32....full installer, net installer and zipfile) so you would d/l ones from the link that said "Full Installer" (or its the one if you click download from their front page)

the Full Installer is the d/l and install leter versions, you can select custom install .. so you dont have to install many of its programs if you dont want to... uncheck all of it.. will be just the Navigator (browser stand alone). the un-installer programs is quite good ..only left behind somes/fews registries and 2-3 folders in explorer.. no harm to windows.

go to mozilla.org or use this link http://www.mozilla.org/releases/#1.5 for an up to dated releases. check it out.

BWX · Dec 12, 2003, 07:07 AM

Thanks RIV@NVX, krazy1, panging. I will definately go get it and see what's up.

UberLord · Dec 12, 2003, 10:45 AM

More Mozilla and Opera users the better

IE must DIE! DIE! DIE! DIE! DIE! DIE! DIE! DIE! DIE! DIE!

Zardon · Dec 12, 2003, 11:36 AM

I like IE with myIE2.... works great, also get the added benefit of knowing your page views are helping keep DH running with intellitxt views.

UberLord · Dec 12, 2003, 12:02 PM

Hopefully IntelliTXT will work with standards based browsers soon

It's one form of advertisement I actually don't mind

[size=xx-small]Can't believe I just said that[/size]

Dec 10, 2003, 09:12 PM	#2
krazy1 Live from the Dungeon Join Date: May 2003 Location: Between the SubWoofers Posts: 1,395 Rep Power: 0	Yea I was getting that with MyIE2 and switched to my Mozilla Firebird and that loads the site just fine.... __________________

Dec 10, 2003, 09:15 PM	Thread Starter #3
BWX unplugged Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: USNY Posts: 19,669 Rep Power: 110 System Specs	I just checked and it's still doing it. I don't have another browser installed, and I gotta leave soon. So I won't be able to experiment any more. I'm pretty sure it's just the ads like before. __________________

Dec 10, 2003, 09:22 PM	Thread Starter #5
BWX unplugged Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: USNY Posts: 19,669 Rep Power: 110 System Specs	It looks like this, then loads after about 2 minutes or so, I did just clean everything out earlier today. Well, I just tested it again and it loaded right up- So it was only like that for a little while. I guess it could have been anything. It did look the same as when the ads were messed up- but who knows. Maybe just a hick-up. __________________

Dec 11, 2003, 05:37 PM	#7
RIV@NVX Freedom is a feature. Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Croatia, Rijeka Posts: 4,476 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	I suggest you try Mozilla Firebird, not only that it will probably solve the problem, but it's also definitly a better browser. __________________ -- Vedran

Dec 12, 2003, 01:03 AM	Thread Starter #11
BWX unplugged Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: USNY Posts: 19,669 Rep Power: 110 System Specs	Hey wait a second- the folder I just looked in had this file in it- mozilla-win32-installer-sea.exe then a file called winboost.exe I think the first one is an installer- or does that just spit out the .exe file needed to launch Mozilla? __________________

Dec 10, 2003, 09:08 PM	#1
BWX unplugged Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: USNY Posts: 19,669 Rep Power: 110 System Specs	Can;t get to the main page right now I just get a big white box where the top ad goes, and it says "done" in the status bar. Only way to get on DH is to use a link from My Email notification to ge into forums.\ IE6 WinXP Top ad works on forum pages though- __________________

Dec 10, 2003, 09:18 PM	#4
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	actually the ads are fine right now, ive tested them in all browsers, I normally see any problems myself at home. so this time I think its routing, or something else in between DH and your line. try purging all your temp files and flushing DNS via CMD.

Dec 10, 2003, 09:25 PM	#6
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	All I can say, is this time its not a problem with the ads or DH.

Dec 12, 2003, 06:34 AM	#12
PangingJr Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,989 Rep Power: 71	i always use mozilla for browsing the internet... IE for doing MS things. mozilla comes with several builds/packages for Win32....full installer, net installer and zipfile) so you would d/l ones from the link that said "Full Installer" (or its the one if you click download from their front page) the Full Installer is the d/l and install leter versions, you can select custom install .. so you dont have to install many of its programs if you dont want to... uncheck all of it.. will be just the Navigator (browser stand alone). the un-installer programs is quite good ..only left behind somes/fews registries and 2-3 folders in explorer.. no harm to windows. go to mozilla.org or use this link http://www.mozilla.org/releases/#1.5 for an up to dated releases. check it out.

Dec 12, 2003, 07:07 AM	Thread Starter #13
BWX unplugged Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: USNY Posts: 19,669 Rep Power: 110 System Specs	Thanks RIV@NVX, krazy1, panging. I will definately go get it and see what's up. __________________

Dec 12, 2003, 10:45 AM	#14
UberLord A Legend in Underwear Join Date: May 2002 Location: Unknown Posts: 5,255 Rep Power: 0	More Mozilla and Opera users the better IE must DIE! DIE! DIE! DIE! DIE! DIE! DIE! DIE! DIE! DIE! __________________ Gentoo Linux - Developer (baselayout) Read my blog "I contend that we are both atheists. I just believe in one fewer god than you do. When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours." Stephen Roberts

Dec 12, 2003, 11:36 AM	#15
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	I like IE with myIE2.... works great, also get the added benefit of knowing your page views are helping keep DH running with intellitxt views.

Dec 12, 2003, 12:02 PM	#16
UberLord A Legend in Underwear Join Date: May 2002 Location: Unknown Posts: 5,255 Rep Power: 0	Hopefully IntelliTXT will work with standards based browsers soon It's one form of advertisement I actually don't mind [size=xx-small]Can't believe I just said that[/size] __________________ Gentoo Linux - Developer (baselayout) Read my blog "I contend that we are both atheists. I just believe in one fewer god than you do. When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours." Stephen Roberts