i've noticed a lot more script errors since going from xp ie7 to vista ie7.
maybe its just me. although most sites still work fine, just an error
message. i have java 6 and flash installed. any other thirdparty addons i
should know about? or is it just like you say websites not having updated
yet?
steve
"Michael Solomon" <user@#notme.com> wrote in message
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> 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.
> --
> Michael Solomon
>