Firefox

[lindylou]

Quincy, I was interested to read in your post (Superlambs thread) - that the forum freezes Firefox. Only yesterday, my son downloaded Firefox and then I couldn't access Yo via my desktop shortcut.

We have tried to use Firefox numerous times and always end up uninstalling it. Our pc doesn't seem to get on with it - things go a bit haywire with it.

[Chris48]

Quincy, I was interested to read in your post (Superlambs thread) - that the forum freezes Firefox. Only yesterday, my son downloaded Firefox and then I couldn't access Yo via my desktop shortcut.

We have tried to use Firefox numerous times and always end up uninsalling it. Our pc doesn't seem to get on with - things go a bit haywire with it.

I had a problem accessing some sites using Firefox Linda. I have a filtering software for the kids called K9 which was blocking "innocent" sites too. Could it be something else that you have installed that is corrupting the browser?

[lindylou]

Not sure.

I'll stick to Internet Explorer - at least it behaves :)

Since my son put Firefox on yesterday - the desktop icons won't work now, even though I took Firefox off again.

I told him off for messing with Firefox and to leave well alone ! :)

[Kev]

I use Firefox with no problems, is your version up to date?

http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/?from=getfirefox

[shytalk]

I've used it for a long time without problems. I still have explorer but don't use it much.

[lindylou]

Can you use both at the same time ?

[shytalk]

I have both open together, Explorer is set for my email default and firefox I use for browsing. Wife uses firefox too and has no problems.

[lindylou]

On my computer, Firefox doesn't get on with Yo for some reason; desktop icons for other sites as well as Yoliverpool won't work, and I can't see certain images. Just a blank white box and an alert to tell me about 'plug-ins' required and to install Adobe flash .. which I install - then go back to view post, and image is still blank !

I can't be bothered with Firefox - it does weird things ! When I stick to Internet explorer I have no bother.

[chippie]

I,ve always had probs with my e mail default using internet explorer but since using firefox that particular prob has been solved and it hasn,t interupted any other prog on my system.....yet

[corky100]

There are some compatability issues with Firefox 3 - I can't put me finger on it, it could be a plugin etc.
I'll try to find out what it is. I have no problem at home, but at work, behind a Firewall/Proxy (Which I control :D) its a nightmare. But only one machine, which leads me to think of plugins.

Could be a clue?

I'd stick with v2 for now...

[lindylou]

.. and while I'm having a moan about Firefox - - if I enlarge a forum attachment for viewing - I can't click off the image without the whole forum closing down !! So I have to log-in all over again after every viewing !!

Can't be doing with that !

can't see Youtube vids - just a blank box.

Firefox is really strange.

[bluchilli]

Safari is king! :slywink:

[knowhowe]

After reading your interesting posts, I thought I'd check out Yo on Firefox on my Macintosh laptop and must say it all seems to be fine.

That said, may I recommend that those of you who are fed up with the clunky IE could try downloading the free- and very fine- Safari browser from Apple's website-

http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/apple/application_updates/safari311.html

It may be a Mac product but it works great on Windows too- just don't forget to download the version for your operating system!

I think you'll be pleasantly surprised by this lightweight, hassle-free browser...

[anonymouse]

I'm using Firefox 3.0.1 on a Mac and although I also have Safari installed, much prefer FF. The Adblock Plus add-on is brilliant —no more bloody flashing ads, or ads of any description and never had a problem.... touch wood!

[sweetcheeks]

Firefox3 has started to crash for me and let me open it in safe mode, but now won't open at all. I was told to uninstall it which I did now consequently any emails I get with links wont open at all it's driving me nuts. I have just downloaded IE7 hoping I would be able to open the links but to no avail. Anybody got any ideas, also seem to have lost quite a few of my favourites from the folder. I HATE COMPUTERS. :disgust:

Ps does little memory space play havoc with the computer and cause problems? I need to get rid of some stuff, may have something to do with it. I am asking all the questions in 1 hit as I may never get back to the site again.

Thanks Kathy