Steve wrote:
> I have a new PC running Vista Ultimate connected by ethernet cable to
> a Belkin F5D7632 wired/wireless router. My old XP machine, which is
> on the same desk as my new PC, is connected to the same router via a
> Belkin wireless connecter. When I access some websites, my old PC
> has no problems, but Vista cannot process some pages - e.g. when
> trying to buy a ticket on www.virgintrains.co.uk I can get onto the
> home page but not find trains - it just 'hangs' and that green
> indicator progresses very very very slowly, and nothing happens. My
> old PC is fine with the same webpage. I have noticed this with some
> other websites too - that blue circle timer just goes round and
> round! Also, my Skype calls often drop off after 4-5 minutes. So,
> if my old XP machine is working fine with the same webpage, it must
> be Vista, since both machines are connected to the same router? Can
> anyone help please? Are there any updates for this?
Websites need to be updated in order to maintain browser compatibility. XP
used IE6 and Vista is using IE7. It's possible a number of these sites have
not yet updated for IE7 compatibility. As to Skype, have you checked with
them, their website for updated software compatible with Vista and any other
necessary updates they might have posted.
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Michael Solomon