Technobuddy

By Colleen

August 29, 2006 05:35 PM | Link to this

I have just installed the new version and now am no longer able to keep my home page (www.excite.com). It always defaults to mozilla’s firefox page. VERY annoying. When I boot up, I want my personal excite page to load. I do what I am supposed to do, go to options, general tab and select homepage, and it will stay that way until I reboot. Why doesn’t it save it permanently?

By Colleen

August 29, 2006 05:36 PM | Link to this

PS…I meant to add that I have used Firefox for three years, and LOVE it, and never had this problem until the new version came out.

By G

August 29, 2006 06:48 PM | Link to this

I’ve been a Firefox and Firebird user for years, and would never go back. However, how can you say that it works with all Web sites when video from the AJC’s own home page won’t run?

By G

August 29, 2006 06:51 PM | Link to this

Re: the previous comment. I’m using Firefox on a Mac, and I have all of the needed software installed. I can watch video from almost any other Web site without problems. Just not the AJC’s.

By anon

August 29, 2006 10:52 PM | Link to this

Firefox is clunky and slow. Opera is a much better browser. Been using it for close to 10 years now.

By G

August 29, 2006 11:48 PM | Link to this

I have both Firefox and Opera on two different platforms. Firefox beats Opera for speed on both.

By crisedis

August 30, 2006 06:40 AM | Link to this

I have IE7 and Firefox running and I love Firefox. I believe if you have the ability to, run both and make up you mind by yourself. Most web pages work well with Firefox but I have seen some exceptions. The extensions and themes are very inviting and innovative. Thinking of installing other apps recommended by the Mozilla family.

By Kevin

August 30, 2006 08:34 AM | Link to this

I think you are mistaken about Firefox working on every website. While the majority will work in Firefox, there are still some sites out there who use IE code which causes Ff to have some issues. Suntrust billpay is one. Some multimedia enhanced sites also cause problems. BUT, Ff is head and shoulders about IE so it’s definitely worth it. I’ve switched my fiancee over to Ff and some people at work too.

By Mike

August 30, 2006 08:35 AM | Link to this

I like Firefox myself and use it most of the time, but it does NOT work with all web sites, especially online game sites such as Microsoft Game Zone and Shockwave. A number of games at these sites will not work with Firefox.

By E. Lewis

August 30, 2006 09:11 AM | Link to this

I’ve had Firefox for a year and I while I love it much more than others, I do problems with Microsoft controlled websites particularly MSN Games, Microsoft video designed to run with Explorer and MSNBC. The games will not run at all and the news site quite often will shut down my FireFox.

For now I have to keep Explorer for those apllication, but I continue to run Firefox for everything else.

By RussOaks

August 30, 2006 12:27 PM | Link to this

Hi Colleen - what is the version you’re currently on? Did you go to the beta release or are you still at 1.5x? After resetting your homepage, hit ctrl-alt-F4 - this should lock in your current settings on a Windows system. If that doesn’t work, try saving more than one page as your default.

By RussOaks

August 30, 2006 12:36 PM | Link to this

G and Kevin - almost all web sites :) There are probably a few sites that have been designed to work with “default browsers, like Internet Explorer and Safari simply due to design overhead costs, or, the company running the website is owned by Mr. Gates (anything with Microsoft in the name…). Pages designed to work under Netscape, should, for the most part, run well in Firefox. I know the AJC has a help page for what is needed to view its video: http://www.ajc.com/search/content/worldnow/VideoHelp.html

By kirknjboro

August 30, 2006 01:03 PM | Link to this

I just updated to the latest Firefox version as I was prompted to do. Unfortunately, it runs slow, ver slow. It seems that with each new version Firefox runs slower.

I have tried clearing my cache, but that didn’t help.

Could it be that I use the No Script and Ad Block extensions that are causing the slow browse speed?

And why does Gmail not load?

By RussOaks

August 30, 2006 01:56 PM | Link to this

I never use those two…. Another one that impedes overall is the Digg Toolbar - I love Digg, but won’t suffer the performance consequences.

By frank123

August 30, 2006 03:31 PM | Link to this

I have used Opera and Firefox, and both are much faster than IE.

By MEL TAFF

August 30, 2006 10:58 PM | Link to this

I AM LOOKING FOR A GOOD BACKUP PROGRAM FOR XP AND XP PRO.DO YOU HAVE ANY RECCOMDATIONS?

By RussOaks

August 31, 2006 11:00 AM | Link to this

Have you looked at the local backup tool? Go to Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Backup…. I have used this tool extensively and it always works well. To become familiar with it yourself, backup a few files or a directory and then perform a restore.

By Colleen

August 31, 2006 06:13 PM | Link to this

RussOaks….

THANK YOU!!! :) It fixed everything I wanted fixed! All my settings are saved! I so much appreciate your help!! YAY!

By Colleen

September 1, 2006 04:11 AM | Link to this

To Russ Oaks..again!

I spoke too soon. While it remembered my settings while the computer was on, after I shut it down for the night, I get on this morning and again Firefox is my home page and not excite. :(

By RussOaks

September 1, 2006 09:59 AM | Link to this

Colleen - you may need to re-install Firefox - completely removing it. From the registry too. Are you familiar with Regleaner?

By Mark

September 5, 2006 08:19 PM | Link to this

A couple weeks ago, I got a BLUE SCREEN with the following message, when I started my computer. Every few days since then, I get the same BLUE SCREEN and message when I start my computer. Does anybody know what caused this and how to fix it?

I would really appreciate any advice and or assistance. I’m not a techie.

Here’s the message in the BLUE SCREEN:

“A problem has been detected and windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer.

The problem seems to be caused by the following file: IPVNMon.sys

PAGEFAULTINNONPAGEDAREA

If this is the first time you’ve seen this stop error screen, restart your computer. If this screen appears again, follow these steps:

Check to make sure any new hardware or software is properly installed. If this is a new installation, ask your hardware or software manufacturer for any Windows updates you might need.

If problems continue, disable or remove any newly installed hardware or software. Disable BIOS memory options such as caching or shadowing. If you need to use Safe Mode to remove or disable components, restart your computer, press F8 to select Advanced Startup Options, and then select Safe Mode. Technical Information: * STOP: 0x00000050 (0xE18D0000, 0x00000000, 0xF758c77A, 0x00000001) * IPVNMon.sys – Address F758c77A base at F7583000, DateStamp 3bd4228f”

By RussOaks

September 5, 2006 08:52 PM | Link to this

BSOD Blue Screen of Death Try to bring up the PC in safe mode as prompted and uninstall the software/hardware most recently installed (that which most likely caused your BLUE SCREEN.

By Jim

September 7, 2006 08:03 AM | Link to this

The error you’re getting “IPVNMon.sys” is being caused by a conflict between Windows and “Visual IP InSight”

The Visual IP InSight (IPVNMon.sys) file probably came from your internet service provider.

You can find a patch to fix the problem here http://updates.visualnetworks.com. May or may not correct problem. Worth a try.