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Discussion in 'Truck Forum Information Center' started by Big Don, Oct 18, 2008.

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  1. Oct 18, 2008 #1
    Big Don

    Big Don "Old Fart"

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    OK, I'm having a problem. Computer, that is.

    I cannot seem to do a multiple quote post using Firefox. It will pick up one or two, but not all of them. Also, someone on here mentioned that Firefox does its own spell check, but mine doesn't do this. I amm ussing Firefox for this pooost and as you can see, there are missspellings here.

    OK, second problem: When I use Explorer, (yes I DO use both of them, and have for some time, with no problems,) all truckersreport pages are taking forever to load. This has just recently started.

    My anti-virus is up to date, and run on a daily basis. I have registry repair, and it is up to date. My computer says I don't need to "defrag" at this time.

    Any ideas, or suggestions? (other than suicide being the easy way out. . .):biggrin_25519:
     
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  3. Oct 18, 2008 #2
    Baack

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    I am not a computer expert
    But with explorer go to Internet options and clean out temporary files and history and cookies
    They get so full it slows things down
    Also with explorer spy ware and such really slow things down
     
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  4. Oct 18, 2008 #3
    Lilbit

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    Do what Baack suggested and then go download the Opera web browser and use it. I switched to that recently, as I was having problems with the browsers just locking up. I have had no probems with Opera at all. I think some of the updates that both Firefox and IE have done lately were mistakes.
     
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  5. Oct 18, 2008 #4
    Big Don

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    Oh for gosh sake, I can't believe I forgot that. It did take care of the problem with Explorer. :smt011 :confused5:
     
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  7. Oct 19, 2008 #5
    beehive

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    Tools, options, advanced, "general" tab...should be a "check my spelling as I type" box to check...it's also in my right-click menu (should have green checkmark next to it)...maybe disabled?

    Looking at your post I quoted, all of your misspelled words are underlined in red. :) Using the latest FF 3.0.3.
     
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  8. Oct 19, 2008 #6
    WiseOne

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    Yea, the latest updates on IE and FireFox suck. Sounds like it is your computer. Download the latest version of CC Cleaner and run it to really clean out your computer. Also make SURE you have the latest version of SpyBot Search & Destroy. These two programs are FREE.

    Just cleaning out your temp files and cookies is NOT enough...

    Also remember...I set the forum default to show 20 posts at once. Make sure you didn't change that in your UserCP. You can set it to show more, but I wouldn't if your computer or connection is slow. UserCP >> Edit Settings >> Posts Per Page...
     
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  9. Oct 19, 2008 #7
    Lilbit

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    Also, make sure you pop open your tower and clean it out with canned air. A friend of mine was having problems with hers just recently, and after 3 weeks of being on the phone with where she bought the computer and with the ISP (cable company), she called me to have me come over and check things out. We cleaned out three years worth of dust and gunk, and when I left, her computer and web browser were behaving much better. We are going to upgrade the RAM in her computer soon though, as she does not have enough.

    Get the canned air at walmart - $5 for a good sized can. The office supply store charges around $10 for the smaller ones.
     
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  10. Oct 20, 2008 #8
    Big Don

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    OK, Now we are getting somewhere! I want to thank ALL of you for your replies!

    beehive, I had an old version of FF on board. I sent it "bye-bye" and updated to the latest version. It did the trick! Thanks.
     
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  11. Oct 20, 2008 #9
    Big Don

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    I'm on a laptop. Dell Inspiron 1100. Not too comfortable with cracking the case on it. What do you think?

    It seems that I now have the problem in hand here. Thanks again, everyone!
     
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  12. Oct 20, 2008 #10
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    Use a chillpad if you aren't already. If it's out of warranty, you could take it to a tech and have them do it(open it to clean it). I'm not so sure that it would be all that dirty, much less air is drawn through a laptop to cool it.

    I had troubles with two laptops before I got the Lenovo, not a problem with this one yet and I've had it quite a while,this one does have instructions for disassembly.
     
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