fire fox ?

bulldog · 08-17-2006, 10:17 AM

ok, please tell me about this "fire fox". I have been having problems with explorer and I did a search and Microsoft knows of this problem with windows, but they want you to pay to have it fixed? Does anyone know any truth to that? A friend of mine uses fire fox and says that some images are not displayed right, any thoughts on that? What I am looking for is just some general help.

Thanks

SakSquash · 08-17-2006, 10:20 AM

What!? I have never heard of any problem with a web browser that you had to pay to get fixed. I'm guessing you have a virus that is causing that to pop up and it's a scam to get money.

Lucien21 · 08-17-2006, 10:28 AM

IE has been hijacked.

You should have a spyware programme to protect you from these things.

Like Spyware Doctor (not free) or Adaware (free)

bulldog · 08-17-2006, 10:38 AM

I have AVG and it runs 2 times daily and updates every morning. I also run spy sweeper in the background at all times. I also use a fire wall at all times as well. I do a (deep clean) once a week and the other programs pick everything else up (if any).
this is the site that I read all the info on, it sounds exactly what has been happening to me - then again I could be showing my blond roots and just having a brain fart

..... any help would be great.

http://http://72.14.209.104/search?q=cache:Ch4ncuEAmtMJ:www.selfemployedweb.co m/internet-explorer-not-responding.htm+window+not+responding&hl=en&gl=us&c t=clnk&cd=18

Squinky · 08-17-2006, 10:53 AM

Firefox? Pah. I prefer Opera myself.

bulldog · 08-17-2006, 10:57 AM

never heard of Opera - I will have to check that one out.

Lee in Limbo · 08-17-2006, 11:06 AM

I've been using Firefox for over a year now, and I can honestly say, I have no desire to switch back to Internet Exploder. This browser is less targetted for virus coders, and has a number of really nice features (like tabs) that I have come to enjoy greatly. There are some web pages that don't play particularly well with it, and it sometimes handles flash sites a little funny (plugins that are common for IE usually get implemented a little later for Firefox). But regardless, there is really no reason to use IE after you've done the obligatory Windows Update. Pack it away and install Firefox (and consider getting Thunderbird for your email, while you're at it). Your computer will thank you.

[ETA: The ladies (and Aj) are right, however. Opera is a perfectly viable alternative. I simply can't speak from experience, as I haven't used it yet.]

Karmillo · 08-17-2006, 11:28 AM

I use both, mainly firefox but Ie is my safty net for things that dont go well with FF.

Jeysie · 08-17-2006, 11:28 AM

I prefer Opera myself, but I'm an "anything but IE" girl... I recommender downloading both Firefox and Opera, giving them a whirl, and seeing which you like better.

I can't help with the original problem, since IE never worked entirely right for me anyway. So I use LitePC to uninstall it.

Peace & Luv, Liz

Aj_ · 08-17-2006, 12:04 PM

I use Opera as my primary browser, Firefox as my secondary (also Firefox-based applications like songbird, flock), and IE rendering in Firefox.

Security:
1. Opera (obscurity plays a part)
2. Firefox (responsible design and fast updates)
3. IE (loads of criticals)

Speed:
1. Opera (renders the fastest)
2. Firefox (fast with heavy pages)
3. IE (as fast as Firefox on light pages)

Features:
1. Opera (save sessions, gestures and many more, not as good at Ad blocking as Firefox)
1. Firefox (extensions mostly cover what Opera has, some of them not as good as Opera)
2. IE (severely lacking in features)

Squinky · 08-17-2006, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeysie

I prefer Opera myself, but I'm an "anything but IE" girl... I recommender downloading both Firefox and Opera, giving them a whirl, and seeing which you like better.

I'm the same way until people start treating Firefox as though it were the only alternative browser on Earth. Mind you, I used to be the same way myself until Opera became freeware and I decided to try it out, so maybe I'm just rebelling against a past version of myself.

Anyway, I've discovered that Opera, in my view, is way better with the browser features. The tabbing support is a lot more intuitive; in fact, I never used tabs when I was a Firefox user because I found them so unintuitive. Also, I never really got into the Firefox extensions, as whenever I had to update my browser, they'd stop working. The main drawback to Opera, unfortunately, is that it's even worse at displaying IE-only sites than Firefox is. But for that, I blame web developers.

bulldog · 08-17-2006, 12:23 PM

thanks for the help, more info I can get the better off I will be.

08-17-2006, 10:17 AM	#1
bulldog Second Degree Black Belt Join Date: May 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,086	fire fox ? ok, please tell me about this "fire fox". I have been having problems with explorer and I did a search and Microsoft knows of this problem with windows, but they want you to pay to have it fixed? Does anyone know any truth to that? A friend of mine uses fire fox and says that some images are not displayed right, any thoughts on that? What I am looking for is just some general help. Thanks Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Lord make my words as sweet as honey, for tomorrow I may have to eat them. “Pretty badass and tough and won't take crap from anyone” -Squinky

08-17-2006, 10:20 AM	#2
SakSquash Banned User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Paltz...for now... Posts: 6,177	What!? I have never heard of any problem with a web browser that you had to pay to get fixed. I'm guessing you have a virus that is causing that to pop up and it's a scam to get money. Share Share this post on Twitter

08-17-2006, 10:28 AM	#3
Lucien21 Psychonaut Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 5,114	IE has been hijacked. You should have a spyware programme to protect you from these things. Like Spyware Doctor (not free) or Adaware (free) Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ I'm not insane, my mother had me tested!

08-17-2006, 10:38 AM	#4
bulldog Second Degree Black Belt Join Date: May 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,086	I have AVG and it runs 2 times daily and updates every morning. I also run spy sweeper in the background at all times. I also use a fire wall at all times as well. I do a (deep clean) once a week and the other programs pick everything else up (if any). this is the site that I read all the info on, it sounds exactly what has been happening to me - then again I could be showing my blond roots and just having a brain fart ..... any help would be great. http://http://72.14.209.104/search?q=cache:Ch4ncuEAmtMJ:www.selfemployedweb.co m/internet-explorer-not-responding.htm+window+not+responding&hl=en&gl=us&c t=clnk&cd=18 Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Lord make my words as sweet as honey, for tomorrow I may have to eat them. “Pretty badass and tough and won't take crap from anyone” -Squinky

08-17-2006, 10:53 AM	#5
Squinky Unreliable Narrator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Le Canada Posts: 9,873	Firefox? Pah. I prefer Opera myself. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Squinky is always right, but only for certain values of "always" and "right".

08-17-2006, 10:57 AM	#6
bulldog Second Degree Black Belt Join Date: May 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,086	never heard of Opera - I will have to check that one out. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Lord make my words as sweet as honey, for tomorrow I may have to eat them. “Pretty badass and tough and won't take crap from anyone” -Squinky

08-17-2006, 11:06 AM	#7
Lee in Limbo It's Hard To Be Humble Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,557	I've been using Firefox for over a year now, and I can honestly say, I have no desire to switch back to Internet Exploder. This browser is less targetted for virus coders, and has a number of really nice features (like tabs) that I have come to enjoy greatly. There are some web pages that don't play particularly well with it, and it sometimes handles flash sites a little funny (plugins that are common for IE usually get implemented a little later for Firefox). But regardless, there is really no reason to use IE after you've done the obligatory Windows Update. Pack it away and install Firefox (and consider getting Thunderbird for your email, while you're at it). Your computer will thank you. [ETA: The ladies (and Aj) are right, however. Opera is a perfectly viable alternative. I simply can't speak from experience, as I haven't used it yet.] Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Lee Edward McImoyle, Author Smashwords eBooks Last edited by Lee in Limbo; 08-17-2006 at 04:14 PM.

08-17-2006, 11:28 AM	#8
Karmillo woof Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NOT REALLY RIGHT HERE Posts: 4,750	I use both, mainly firefox but Ie is my safty net for things that dont go well with FF. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "I've got nothing to lose! Except for...well everything."

08-17-2006, 11:28 AM	#9
Jeysie Diva of Death Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 1,402	I prefer Opera myself, but I'm an "anything but IE" girl... I recommender downloading both Firefox and Opera, giving them a whirl, and seeing which you like better. I can't help with the original problem, since IE never worked entirely right for me anyway. So I use LitePC to uninstall it. Peace & Luv, Liz Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Adventures in Roleplaying (Nov. 19): "Maybe it's still in the Elemental Plane of Candy." "Is the Elemental Plane of Candy anything like Willy Wonka's factory?" "If it is, would that mean Oompa Loompas are Candy Elementals?" "Actually, I'm thinking more like the Candyland board game. But, I like this idea better." "I like the idea of Oompa Loompa Elementals."

08-17-2006, 12:04 PM	#10
Aj_ Beyond Belief Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Blighty Posts: 2,186	I use Opera as my primary browser, Firefox as my secondary (also Firefox-based applications like songbird, flock), and IE rendering in Firefox. Security: 1. Opera (obscurity plays a part) 2. Firefox (responsible design and fast updates) 3. IE (loads of criticals) Speed: 1. Opera (renders the fastest) 2. Firefox (fast with heavy pages) 3. IE (as fast as Firefox on light pages) Features: 1. Opera (save sessions, gestures and many more, not as good at Ad blocking as Firefox) 1. Firefox (extensions mostly cover what Opera has, some of them not as good as Opera) 2. IE (severely lacking in features) Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Richard Dawkins :: AAI 07 :: NOVA ID on Trial :: Skeptic's Guide :: Beyond Belief :: Out Campaign :: NeuroLogica :: Skepticality

08-17-2006, 12:23 PM	#12
bulldog Second Degree Black Belt Join Date: May 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,086	thanks for the help, more info I can get the better off I will be. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Lord make my words as sweet as honey, for tomorrow I may have to eat them. “Pretty badass and tough and won't take crap from anyone” -Squinky

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