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Old 08-06-2007   #1 (permalink)
jd
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Gadgets and Text not displaying

My sidebar is displaying the clock and temperature as solid blocks.
With Internet Explorer I can not view Windows Live Hotmail, I get a blank
screen.
Javascript buttons do not function.
Not sure if a device installed wrong or Macafee Security deleted something.

Any idea of a remedy?
--
jd

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Old 08-06-2007   #2 (permalink)
Jon
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Re: Gadgets and Text not displaying


"jd" <jd@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:02D5B49E-5D19-412E-AD34-45D8E31E627B@microsoft.com...
> My sidebar is displaying the clock and temperature as solid blocks.
> With Internet Explorer I can not view Windows Live Hotmail, I get a blank
> screen.
> Javascript buttons do not function.
> Not sure if a device installed wrong or Macafee Security deleted
> something.
>
> Any idea of a remedy?
> --
> jd



Sounds like they may well all be the same problem - ie scripts being blocked
from running.

Check the options in McAfee Security for any script blocking features.

--
Jon


My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 08-06-2007   #3 (permalink)
Michael Solomon
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Re: Gadgets and Text not displaying



"jd" <jd@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:02D5B49E-5D19-412E-AD34-45D8E31E627B@microsoft.com...
> My sidebar is displaying the clock and temperature as solid blocks.
> With Internet Explorer I can not view Windows Live Hotmail, I get a blank
> screen.
> Javascript buttons do not function.
> Not sure if a device installed wrong or Macafee Security deleted
> something.
>
> Any idea of a remedy?
> --
> jd


If this is a recent issue, you might try using System Restore to take you
back to a time prior to when this began. While System Restore is meant to
only restore your settings and registry to a specific point in time, as a
precaution, your data should be well backed up before using it. Start
Menu\Programs\Accessories\System Tools\System Restore.
--
Michael Solomon
Backup is a PC user's best friend
DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/

My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 08-06-2007   #4 (permalink)
jd
Guest


 
 

Re: Gadgets and Text not displaying

Unfortunately I was only able to go back a few days with System Restore. I
am not sure why I only had such a limited history of restore options?
--
jd


"Michael Solomon" wrote:

>
>
> "jd" <jd@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:02D5B49E-5D19-412E-AD34-45D8E31E627B@microsoft.com...
> > My sidebar is displaying the clock and temperature as solid blocks.
> > With Internet Explorer I can not view Windows Live Hotmail, I get a blank
> > screen.
> > Javascript buttons do not function.
> > Not sure if a device installed wrong or Macafee Security deleted
> > something.
> >
> > Any idea of a remedy?
> > --
> > jd

>
> If this is a recent issue, you might try using System Restore to take you
> back to a time prior to when this began. While System Restore is meant to
> only restore your settings and registry to a specific point in time, as a
> precaution, your data should be well backed up before using it. Start
> Menu\Programs\Accessories\System Tools\System Restore.
> --
> Michael Solomon
> Backup is a PC user's best friend
> DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/
>
>

My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 08-06-2007   #5 (permalink)
jd
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Re: Gadgets and Text not displaying

Unfortunately Macafee appears to use scripts also, so just get a blank box
when I start Macaffee?
--
jd


"Jon" wrote:

>
> "jd" <jd@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:02D5B49E-5D19-412E-AD34-45D8E31E627B@microsoft.com...
> > My sidebar is displaying the clock and temperature as solid blocks.
> > With Internet Explorer I can not view Windows Live Hotmail, I get a blank
> > screen.
> > Javascript buttons do not function.
> > Not sure if a device installed wrong or Macafee Security deleted
> > something.
> >
> > Any idea of a remedy?
> > --
> > jd

>
>
> Sounds like they may well all be the same problem - ie scripts being blocked
> from running.
>
> Check the options in McAfee Security for any script blocking features.
>
> --
> Jon
>
>
>

My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 08-06-2007   #6 (permalink)
Jon
Guest


 
 

Re: Gadgets and Text not displaying

Try the steps given on this page - specifically the regsvr32 commands

The new window that you open in Internet Explorer displays a blank white
page
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/902932

You'll need to run them from an elevated command prompt in Vista.
[Right-click shortcut to cmd.exe> Run as administrator ]
--
Jon


"jd" <jd@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:EFF30EA1-5386-4241-937F-A298781DB67E@microsoft.com...
> Unfortunately Macafee appears to use scripts also, so just get a blank box
> when I start Macaffee?
> --
> jd
>
>
> "Jon" wrote:
>
>>
>> "jd" <jd@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:02D5B49E-5D19-412E-AD34-45D8E31E627B@microsoft.com...
>> > My sidebar is displaying the clock and temperature as solid blocks.
>> > With Internet Explorer I can not view Windows Live Hotmail, I get a
>> > blank
>> > screen.
>> > Javascript buttons do not function.
>> > Not sure if a device installed wrong or Macafee Security deleted
>> > something.
>> >
>> > Any idea of a remedy?
>> > --
>> > jd

>>
>>
>> Sounds like they may well all be the same problem - ie scripts being
>> blocked
>> from running.
>>
>> Check the options in McAfee Security for any script blocking features.
>>
>> --
>> Jon
>>
>>
>>


My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 08-06-2007   #7 (permalink)
Michael Solomon
Guest


 
 

Re: Gadgets and Text not displaying



"jd" <jd@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:FB57615D-3A88-4BD1-B53A-89601FA8A7D6@microsoft.com...
> Unfortunately I was only able to go back a few days with System Restore.
> I
> am not sure why I only had such a limited history of restore options?
> --
> jd
>
>
> "Michael Solomon" wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> "jd" <jd@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:02D5B49E-5D19-412E-AD34-45D8E31E627B@microsoft.com...
>> > My sidebar is displaying the clock and temperature as solid blocks.
>> > With Internet Explorer I can not view Windows Live Hotmail, I get a
>> > blank
>> > screen.
>> > Javascript buttons do not function.
>> > Not sure if a device installed wrong or Macafee Security deleted
>> > something.
>> >
>> > Any idea of a remedy?
>> > --
>> > jd

>>
>> If this is a recent issue, you might try using System Restore to take you
>> back to a time prior to when this began. While System Restore is meant
>> to
>> only restore your settings and registry to a specific point in time, as a
>> precaution, your data should be well backed up before using it. Start
>> Menu\Programs\Accessories\System Tools\System Restore.
>> --
>> Michael Solomon
>> Backup is a PC user's best friend
>> DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/
>>
>>


Do you happen to be dual booting with Windows XP as that setup can wipe out
restore points. Other than that, it's possible there isn't enough space on
the hard drive for more restore points or, if you have any disk cleanup
utilities, they could be wiping out restore points as well.

As to the rest or your issue, see Jon's post in this thread.
--
Michael Solomon
Backup is a PC user's best friend
DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/

My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 08-06-2007   #8 (permalink)
jd
Guest


 
 

Re: Gadgets and Text not displaying

Thanks Michael. McAfee created a patch that solved the display/script problem.

--
jd


"Michael Solomon" wrote:

>
>
> "jd" <jd@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:FB57615D-3A88-4BD1-B53A-89601FA8A7D6@microsoft.com...
> > Unfortunately I was only able to go back a few days with System Restore.
> > I
> > am not sure why I only had such a limited history of restore options?
> > --
> > jd
> >
> >
> > "Michael Solomon" wrote:
> >
> >>
> >>
> >> "jd" <jd@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:02D5B49E-5D19-412E-AD34-45D8E31E627B@microsoft.com...
> >> > My sidebar is displaying the clock and temperature as solid blocks.
> >> > With Internet Explorer I can not view Windows Live Hotmail, I get a
> >> > blank
> >> > screen.
> >> > Javascript buttons do not function.
> >> > Not sure if a device installed wrong or Macafee Security deleted
> >> > something.
> >> >
> >> > Any idea of a remedy?
> >> > --
> >> > jd
> >>
> >> If this is a recent issue, you might try using System Restore to take you
> >> back to a time prior to when this began. While System Restore is meant
> >> to
> >> only restore your settings and registry to a specific point in time, as a
> >> precaution, your data should be well backed up before using it. Start
> >> Menu\Programs\Accessories\System Tools\System Restore.
> >> --
> >> Michael Solomon
> >> Backup is a PC user's best friend
> >> DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/
> >>
> >>

>
> Do you happen to be dual booting with Windows XP as that setup can wipe out
> restore points. Other than that, it's possible there isn't enough space on
> the hard drive for more restore points or, if you have any disk cleanup
> utilities, they could be wiping out restore points as well.
>
> As to the rest or your issue, see Jon's post in this thread.
> --
> Michael Solomon
> Backup is a PC user's best friend
> DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/
>
>

My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 08-06-2007   #9 (permalink)
jd
Guest


 
 

Re: Gadgets and Text not displaying

Thanks Jon. McAfee created a patch that solved the display/script problem.
--
jd


"Jon" wrote:

> Try the steps given on this page - specifically the regsvr32 commands
>
> The new window that you open in Internet Explorer displays a blank white
> page
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/902932
>
> You'll need to run them from an elevated command prompt in Vista.
> [Right-click shortcut to cmd.exe> Run as administrator ]
> --
> Jon
>
>
> "jd" <jd@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:EFF30EA1-5386-4241-937F-A298781DB67E@microsoft.com...
> > Unfortunately Macafee appears to use scripts also, so just get a blank box
> > when I start Macaffee?
> > --
> > jd
> >
> >
> > "Jon" wrote:
> >
> >>
> >> "jd" <jd@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:02D5B49E-5D19-412E-AD34-45D8E31E627B@microsoft.com...
> >> > My sidebar is displaying the clock and temperature as solid blocks.
> >> > With Internet Explorer I can not view Windows Live Hotmail, I get a
> >> > blank
> >> > screen.
> >> > Javascript buttons do not function.
> >> > Not sure if a device installed wrong or Macafee Security deleted
> >> > something.
> >> >
> >> > Any idea of a remedy?
> >> > --
> >> > jd
> >>
> >>
> >> Sounds like they may well all be the same problem - ie scripts being
> >> blocked
> >> from running.
> >>
> >> Check the options in McAfee Security for any script blocking features.
> >>
> >> --
> >> Jon
> >>
> >>
> >>

>
>

My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 08-06-2007   #10 (permalink)
Michael Solomon
Guest


 
 

Re: Gadgets and Text not displaying



"jd" <jd@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:64F5DD8C-B8E4-4441-A4F2-92A2A28313F1@microsoft.com...
> Thanks Michael. McAfee created a patch that solved the display/script
> problem.
>
> --
> jd
>
>
> "Michael Solomon" wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> "jd" <jd@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:FB57615D-3A88-4BD1-B53A-89601FA8A7D6@microsoft.com...
>> > Unfortunately I was only able to go back a few days with System
>> > Restore.
>> > I
>> > am not sure why I only had such a limited history of restore options?
>> > --
>> > jd
>> >
>> >
>> > "Michael Solomon" wrote:
>> >
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> "jd" <jd@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:02D5B49E-5D19-412E-AD34-45D8E31E627B@microsoft.com...
>> >> > My sidebar is displaying the clock and temperature as solid blocks.
>> >> > With Internet Explorer I can not view Windows Live Hotmail, I get a
>> >> > blank
>> >> > screen.
>> >> > Javascript buttons do not function.
>> >> > Not sure if a device installed wrong or Macafee Security deleted
>> >> > something.
>> >> >
>> >> > Any idea of a remedy?
>> >> > --
>> >> > jd
>> >>
>> >> If this is a recent issue, you might try using System Restore to take
>> >> you
>> >> back to a time prior to when this began. While System Restore is
>> >> meant
>> >> to
>> >> only restore your settings and registry to a specific point in time,
>> >> as a
>> >> precaution, your data should be well backed up before using it. Start
>> >> Menu\Programs\Accessories\System Tools\System Restore.
>> >> --
>> >> Michael Solomon
>> >> Backup is a PC user's best friend
>> >> DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/
>> >>
>> >>

>>
>> Do you happen to be dual booting with Windows XP as that setup can wipe
>> out
>> restore points. Other than that, it's possible there isn't enough space
>> on
>> the hard drive for more restore points or, if you have any disk cleanup
>> utilities, they could be wiping out restore points as well.
>>
>> As to the rest or your issue, see Jon's post in this thread.
>> --
>> Michael Solomon
>> Backup is a PC user's best friend
>> DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/
>>
>>

You're welcome and thanks for letting us know how the issue was resolved.

--
Michael Solomon
Backup is a PC user's best friend
DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/

My System SpecsSystem Spec
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