I upgaded. It's a learning experience. Before I examine every setting on IE8 and my ISP I figured I'd ask for help here.
When I respond to a post "Reply with Quote", the quote locks at the top of the drop down box (viewing area). I type and then kinda' run out of room. When I fill that message area I can keep typing but the only way I can see everything is to "Preview" it. It's all there, it's just it doesn't scroll that viewing area while I'm typing. This doesn't happen when I just "Reply". Anyone know what controls scrolling ?
Thanks
Sounds like something to do with the way IE is rendering.
One thing you might try is downloading Firefox and testing with that. That should isolate whether it is a problem with IE or not.
post a screen cap
I think it's IE. Mine does the same thing with IE but when I use Chrome it doesn't do it.
Wacky.
Thanks...
upgrade to IE9 and try it. It's primetime now and not in Beta.
Aha ! Didn't know that. I also found out I'm missing a service pack for Win7.
Quote from: OakParkSpartan on April 22, 2011, 11:20:03 PM
Sounds like something to do with the way IE is rendering.
One thing you might try is downloading Firefox and testing with that. That should isolate whether it is a problem with IE or not.
Thanks. Same experience for a while now - just got used to it but wondered why it was happening. Problem solved here.
I've also had the same problem with Windows 7. What was the solution?
I have a Windows 7 (64-bit) laptop using the Chrome browser and it's fine.
I do seem to remember IE8 doing that same thing when I first got this. But I just tried it now (both 32 & 64 bit versions) and they're working fine. I did notice two recent Windows Update updates from Feb 2011 that pertain directly to IE8.
I would check to see that you're up to date with your Windows updates, and if that doesn't work download Chrome. Download Chrome anyway. ;)
Ah ha... it's a known bug with IE8 going back to 2009:
http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=331832.0
It also affects other forum software as well. They post a work-around with the forums, but like I said, I noticed that mine appears to be working well with the most recent updates from Feb 2011. Or just download Chrome. And try Pete's beef.
Quote from: bonster on April 24, 2011, 09:18:58 AM
.... And try Pete's beef.... /quote]
I prefer Petie Boy's beef... had some yesterday.
offtopic
Quote from: Ted on April 24, 2011, 10:55:21 AM
I prefer Petie Boy's beef... had some yesterday.
Oh, now
that's convenient... ;)
Quote from: Ted on April 23, 2011, 09:59:56 PM
I've also had the same problem with Windows 7. What was the solution?
My solution will be to install the Win7 Service Pack first. Play around with it for a while to see if there's any new problems that pop up. I think they're called undocumented features (bugs).
Then comes the IE9 ugrade. Same thing, use it, hope all is well. I won't do both at the same time.
Down the road I may try Firefox or Chrome.
Thanks again for the help folks.
Quote from: Ted on April 24, 2011, 10:55:21 AM
Quote from: bonster on April 24, 2011, 09:18:58 AM
.... And try Pete's beef.... /quote]
I prefer Petie Boy's beef... had some yesterday.
Oh, the possible jokes with this one are too easy! If this came from anybody else...
But I am not sure where the offensive line is, and will hold back out of respect.
I just installed IE 8.0 on my XP computer and I am now getting the same problem - so it seems like an IE problem, not a Windows 7 problem.
I also seem to be getting some program now that is constantly running in the background. which didn't happen before. It is consuming the entire computer.
ARGGHHH. I wish I hadn't upgraded but all the sites said the version of IE I had was no longer supported.
what version did you have?
I get that occasionally - even with the Chrome browser - but only when I use the quick edit function on a post (lower right - (http://www.berwyntalk.com/smf/Themes/default/images/icons/modify_inline.gif) icon). And it's very random, seems only when I hit it multiple times on a post.
Doesn't seem to do it in Firefox.
I figured out how to solve the problem.
Bring up Internet Explorer. Select the menu Tools/Compatibility View Settings
Click the check box "Display all websites in compatibility mode"
So you have to hamstring your browser just to post here. Nice.
Isn't there a button where you can do that on a per-page basis?
Quote from: Bonster on June 18, 2011, 11:01:50 AM
So you have to hamstring your browser just to post here. Nice.
Isn't there a button where you can do that on a per-page basis?
You can set compatibility on a site by site basis. That is one of the options.