Hello,

Unfortunately we have needed to restore from a backup everyone's Stockwatch lists, newswatch lists and terminal views.

The backup was from last night (midnight), so any changes that have been made since then will have been reverted.

We're very sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

J.

In my world of computer ignorance, I find this thread very comforting. I have a very similar experience to Kyoto and always assumed I was doing something dopey when the AM screens kept freezing and the programme was apparently 'not responding'.

But, Kyoto, please could you just elaborate a litle bit on post 32? How do I download the Flashblock extension?

I use IE and Firefox, alternating when one freezes I just reboot and use the other one and so on....

I am obliged for the interest, comment and helpful advice. My apologies for any offence caused.

Just happened again

Same here,some computers using FireFox and others IE.

I have been getting am blue down for essential maintenance screen on and off all day:-(
Di

MM - you mean, 'a system without customers is a bug-free system' :-) Such were the sales skills of one of my ex-bosses, suddenly now I wonder whether he wasn't as stupid as I thought...

Yes, PC client setups are a mess - how can a Windows app work in over 40 countries and keep falling over only in Thailand? What is is about the Thai version of Windows? That's when I realised I had to get out of IT :-) I really do sympathise with MoneyAM's IT people on the rare occasions I still allow myself to think about things from their point of view. Shudder!

I am using XP pro with firefox. I have stockwatch(x2),Portfolio(x2), Investors,Traders and Barclays all open in tabs and have not seen a blue screen all day.
If that makes any sence to anyone. Graeme.

Priscilla - to download the Flashblock extension in Firefox (version 1.5):

1. Select the Tools menu
2. Choose the Extensions option
3. An Extensions window appears, in the bottom right is a link for Get More Extensions, click this
4. A new Firefox window should appear entitled Firefox Add-ons. In the search box enter Flashblock and change the pull-down menu from Entire Site to Extensions
5. The Flashblock extension is found, click this.
6. The full Flashblock page appears with an Install Now window - click the Install Now link
7. A Software Installation window appears, click the Install Now button when it appears
8. This should have installed Flashblock. You'll need to close all Firefox windows and then restart the application, then Flashblock will be working.

This is the teaching you to fish bit... sorry - the direct link is here Flashblock

There are lots of other useful extensions for Firefox such as 'XE Currency Convertor' which you can browse through a library of on the Firefox Add-ons site.

By the way, if anyone is using Firefox but finds there are certain sites which work better with IE, I can recommend the 'IE Tab' extension.

antiadvfn - well said. It's a nice civilised site here & we like it that way. Hope you'll stick around and contribute.

Kyoto: Thanks. A lot less 'flashy' bits now. You're a star.

When it comes to pc's i dont really have a clue, i'm not a nerd :-))

So perhaps a kind reader can help me with this ?


IanT(MoneyAM) - 30 Mar 2006 15:43 - 4616 of 4617
ravey,

This will be a cookie issue - are your cookies automatically deleted? YOu might want to clear your cookies first thing in the morning so that this does not occur. Also if youa re logging on with 2 different browsers at the same time (i.e. IE and Firefox), you will be logged out.

Give the clearing cookies in teh morning suggestion a go and let me know how you get on from tomorrow,

ravey,

sorry, all you need to do is click on tools at the top of internet explorer and then on dlete cookies.

Let me know if this helps,

Ian

There's some very good stuff HERE on how to set up a browser such as Internet Explorer.

Viruses and worms
Trojan horses and crackers
Spyware and adware
Email problems
Read email safely- Dealing with Attachments and Web Bugs
Phishing
Spam
Slide show- Tutorial on Making Outlook Express Safer
Cookies- Function and Management
Advanced cookie management in IE6
Cookie management in Firefox
Making Internet Explorer Safer
Table of default settings for all security zones
Figures showing all possible settings of security zones
The hidden "My Computer" zone
Comparison of the "Internet" zone in different versions of IE6
"Internet zone" settings in Windows XP SP2
Recommended settings for increased security
How to add sites to the "Trusted" zone
What ActiveX is
Pop-up blocker and Add-on manager in Windows XP SP2
Slide show- Tutorial on Making Internet Explorer Safer
Internet Explorer vs. Other Browsers
Which is Safer, IE or Firefox?

Was even worse after i deleted cookies but now so far peace is restored ian.

ravey,

Hopefully that should cure the problem for you - if it happens again please E mail me directly,

Ian