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    IE8 image loading

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by lordmail, Jun 22, 2009.

  1. lordmail

    lordmail Notebook Consultant

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    Hi guys
    After a LONG time...i've fianlly decided to upgrade to IE8 from IE7 but now after i've upgraded.... alot of images for websites cannot be loaded and video streams that use WMP do not work either. Any ideas oh whats up? I've googled it a bit and tried a few tweaks but no improvement.
    The websites that i've tried are msn.co.uk etc... so it's not gonna be the website's problem.

    Thanks
     
    lordmail, Jun 22, 2009
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  2. DetlevCM

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    This sounds like something is messed up.

    You could try unistalling and reinstalling IE8.

    If Add-Ons give you trouble - try fully unistalling them and then reinstalling them.
    By the way - it isn't a "tweaked" (aka crippled) system?
     
    DetlevCM, Jun 23, 2009
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  3. Imperfect1

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    Yes, I agree, it sounds like you didn't get a "good" installation of IE8. You might also try your Compatibility View link at the top of your screen (next to the Refresh button). If that helps, you can go into Tools and set your Compatibility View settings so all affected pages are fixed.
     
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  4. lordmail

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    Thanks for all your help, and I've redownloaded the installer from MS and reinstalled IE8, and although most websites load up ok now.... youtube thumbnails at the front page is still not showing up. Anymore ideas.

    Thanks! :)
     
    lordmail, Jun 23, 2009
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    I haven't had any problems with anything from youtube. Have you tried having IE8 run in "compatibility" mode when you open a youtube page?
     
    Shyster1, Jun 23, 2009
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  6. DetlevCM

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    Youtube - sounds like flash mesing up.

    Try unistalling Flash with a dedicated falsh unistaller (use google ot find it) then reinstal it, see if that helps.
     
    DetlevCM, Jun 24, 2009
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  7. lordmail

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    arrrggg :( i've used the dedicated uninstaller the reinstalled, but youtube thumbnails still dont load. HELP!!!
    thanks
     
    lordmail, Jun 24, 2009
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    Start IE8, click the tools menu-> manage addon
    Check if shockwave addon is installed
     
    jackluo923, Jun 24, 2009
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    Reset IE 8 advanced options.
     
    coolguy, Jun 24, 2009
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  10. lordmail

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    ok, i've given up and downgraded back to IE7 and everything is fine!!! but although flash videos now play windows media player videos that are imbedded into a website just shows up as a blank square with a small cross. If you guys have any idea, i would be very grateful but you guys have already been ALOT of help.
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    lordmail, Jun 24, 2009
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    is there anyway to reinstall the wma addon?
     
    lordmail, Jun 25, 2009
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    qhn, Jun 25, 2009
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