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lastlib

(23,247 posts) Wed Dec 26, 2012, 06:15 PM Dec 2012

Is anybody else having any problem with DU website?

For the last few days (since Friday?), I have had trouble with DU pages loading in my browser. (I'm running IE8.0, Win XP w/SP3). Seems pages load partially up to a pont, and then hangs up. Occasionally, a page will load completely, but it's becoming increasingly rare. Other websites besides DU don't seem to have much problem. I have done all the normal troubleshooting stuff: deleting temp files/cookies, clearing cache, running antivirus/antimalware, etc. Nothing helps, and again, the issue seems to be solely with DU, not particularly affecting other websites (I have previously found a few sites that don't respond to my browser and exhibit similar behavior, but those sites that have previously worked still do.) So I'm wondering if our DU admins have done something to the website that may have given the site some kind of compatibility issue with my browser. Can anybody shed any light here pls?

I'm a bit hesitant to change browsers if it's not necessary. I don't think I can upgrade to IE9 with WinXP and currently can't really afford to invest in much new equipment/software. Any advice from all the smart folks here at DU?

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Is anybody else having any problem with DU website? (Original Post) lastlib Dec 2012 OP

Chrome or Firefox Indydem Dec 2012 #1

I cannot stand firefox hfojvt Dec 2012 #8

Go to google and search for "adblock firefox" Indydem Dec 2012 #9

I use Chrome on my tablet GentryDixon Dec 2012 #2

Firefox here. LeftofObama Dec 2012 #3

Same here Callmecrazy Dec 2012 #10

Safari here and not having any problem at all. cbayer Dec 2012 #4

Yes! The THINGS people are posting!!! OMG! SERIES!111! n/t HereSince1628 Dec 2012 #5

I thought it was my computer. In_The_Wind Dec 2012 #6

I'm having the exact trouble you describe. trackfan Dec 2012 #7

Same as you.... RagAss Dec 2012 #11

Yes - it is taking a couple tries KT2000 Dec 2012 #12

I'm noticing that it doesn't work when an Ameristar Casino ad shows..... lastlib Dec 2012 #13

that would definitely KT2000 Dec 2012 #16

Exactly the same as you byeya Dec 2012 #14

Same Problems, Same Time Frame. Paladin Dec 2012 #15

OK problem seems to be solved. Solution: Firefox lastlib Dec 2012 #17

Indydem

(2,642 posts)

1. Chrome or Firefox

Reply to lastlib (Original post)

Wed Dec 26, 2012, 06:16 PM

Dec 2012

IE is a relic.

I prefer Chrome myself.

hfojvt

(37,573 posts)

8. I cannot stand firefox

Reply to Indydem (Reply #1)

Wed Dec 26, 2012, 06:25 PM

Dec 2012

I am having trouble with ads. They load across the page, blocking threads at the top or sometimes at the left side.

Youtube tells me I am using IE7 but their link to upgrade has never worked for me for some reason.

Heck, maybe that link is a trap.

Indydem

(2,642 posts)

9. Go to google and search for "adblock firefox"

Reply to hfojvt (Reply #8)

Wed Dec 26, 2012, 06:27 PM

Dec 2012

All ads go bye bye.

GentryDixon

(2,953 posts)

2. I use Chrome on my tablet

Reply to lastlib (Original post)

Wed Dec 26, 2012, 06:18 PM

Dec 2012

and Firefox on my laptop. Both have worked fine for me today.

LeftofObama

(4,243 posts)

3. Firefox here.

Reply to lastlib (Original post)

Wed Dec 26, 2012, 06:19 PM

Dec 2012

Never had a problem so far. (Knock on wood!)

And with AdBlock Plus you don't have to see any ads.

Callmecrazy

(3,065 posts)

10. Same here

Reply to LeftofObama (Reply #3)

Wed Dec 26, 2012, 06:29 PM

Dec 2012

I never see any ads on DU

cbayer

(146,218 posts)

4. Safari here and not having any problem at all.

Reply to lastlib (Original post)

Wed Dec 26, 2012, 06:22 PM

Dec 2012

I have had similar problems in the past, but it is generally due to my connection speed.

HereSince1628

(36,063 posts)

5. Yes! The THINGS people are posting!!! OMG! SERIES!111! n/t

Reply to lastlib (Original post)

Wed Dec 26, 2012, 06:23 PM

Dec 2012

In_The_Wind

(72,300 posts)

6. I thought it was my computer.

Reply to lastlib (Original post)

Wed Dec 26, 2012, 06:24 PM

Dec 2012

I've been updating, patching and deleting for about a week. [img][/img]
Until September this computer was off for over a year. I've had a lot of catching up to do.

trackfan

(3,650 posts)

7. I'm having the exact trouble you describe.

Reply to lastlib (Original post)

Wed Dec 26, 2012, 06:25 PM

Dec 2012

Started a few days ago.

RagAss

(13,832 posts)

11. Same as you....

Reply to lastlib (Original post)

Wed Dec 26, 2012, 06:32 PM

Dec 2012

My days are numbered here. It's become a haven for the wealthy.

KT2000

(20,583 posts)

12. Yes - it is taking a couple tries

Reply to lastlib (Original post)

Wed Dec 26, 2012, 07:29 PM

Dec 2012

to load a page.
I loaded Chrome at one point to see if that would help but that made it much worse. Uninstalled that and now taking a couple tries to load a page like before.