Can anyone advise please

[emmie]

Message that has just appeared, don't know what it means?

"your browser does not appear to be accepting cookies"

[Buenchico]

Cookies are little packets of data, that web-based computers place on your own computer, so that they can recognise you. They're generally harmless, and often quite useful (although some people dislike 'tracking cookies', which follow your activities from site to site, so that relevant adverts can be sent to you).

Some websites can't function properly if you set your browser to refuse cookies (which can happen if you set your security levels too high). You seem to have visited a website which wants to use cookies but your browser won't let it.

You've not told us which browser you're using (so I can't give exact instructions) but your security settings are probably accessed from the Tools menu (via Options).

Chris

[emmie]

IE8, and its been failing constantly, could this be why. When in webmail, i send an e mail, a message comes up IE8(X) through it, as not sent, but it does go, its as though half the screen is split, its very hard to explain, but its doing it every time in webmail.

[Buenchico]

The way to access your cookie settings, in IE8, is illustrated here:
http://www.timeanddat...custom/cookiesie.html

However, nearly all of the 'regulars' (here in AB's Technology section) will, upon seeing your reference to IE8, want to scream "WHY?!!!". Internet Explorer has always been a pathetic browser, prone to loads of faults (including not displaying images properly, or simply 'losing' settings).

By far the most popular browser in the world (where 'popular' refers to making an active choice, rather than to just accepting what's already on your computer) is Firefox. It's what the majority of people around here (including me) use:
http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/new/

Download and install Firefox. You won't regret it, and you can forget all about strange error messages from Internet Explorer.

Chris

[gingejbee]

Agree with everything Chris has said re Firefox. Just do it!

[emmie]

IE8 was already installed on laptop, Windows 7
and as i am not a technical person particularly, haven't really done anything to adjust it, just with friends help added a few extras.
10 days ago the wireless router failed, it wasn't a simple switch on/off fault but it meant i had to call ISP to go through the programme to get it working again, which i did, but ever since Webmail fails regularly, and shows that split screen, not sure if it connected. and when wireless router was restored, had to go back to using ethernet cable, because it won't connect to internet without it. A friend had enabled me to use laptop without it, for the last 8 months, but not now. its been a pain the backside.

[emmie]

problem being is i am not good at making changes because i i think i will lose data, favourites, and how do i access my webmail ?
its ok when someone sitting with me explains it, and then i don't get flustered, but trying to do something you are not familiar with, like following online instructions is a different thing. I followed Chuckfickens instructions, which i printed off, on how to disable having to use ethernet cable, and i just go stuck three quarters away through. So currently still using ethernet cable which is a pain.

[mumsie_wumsie]

Wow, I have been using Internet Explorer for ages. But have just downloaded Firefox and all the rubbish I have been getting has gone. And my laptop appears to be running a lot faster.

[vivandorron]

Hi em... If I am right, from having read a number of your postings,you have been getting a lot of problems with your computer during the past few weeks.

Take the advice of Chris and install 'Firefox' as your Browser. I feel sure that then it will be easier for the Tech Guys in AB such as Chris etc. to help sort-out your difficulties.

Ron.

[emmie]

I have installed it, i think? however its not set as default browser, how can i see, and access all the stuff that i see when opening out IE8. Sorry i am confused.

[vivandorron]

Set 'Firefox' as your default. If then you find that you are unable to access things which you could with IE you only need to click open IE to do so. You will however be asked each time you go to IE if you want to set IE as your default....to which I always answer 'No'.

Ron.

[emmie]

when i access IE8 is says not set as default browser, so does that mean my default is set to Firefox. I registered an account with firefox is that correct? and when click on firefox all see is firefox page, Google bar in middle, but not a lot else.

[homedeeth]

just uninstall via your control panel IE8 so you never have to keep answering whether IE8 is or is not your default browser!

[Buenchico]

What else are you expecting to see when you open a browser?

If you had Internet Explorer set to open with a particular page (e.g. to access your webmail) you need to navigate to that same page in Firefox. Then click on Tools > Options. In the panel which opens, the 'General' tab will probably be preselected. (If not, click on it). In the 'Startup' section click 'Use current pages', and then on OK. In future, Firefox will always open with your chosen page.

Chris

[Buenchico]

I wouldn't actually recommend uninstalling IE8 altogether (as suggested by Homedeeth). There are a few (very poorly designed) websites which might still need it. However, in general, you should never need to use it again. When you want to view web content, simply open Firefox (by clicking on the orange icon which has probably been added at the bottom left of your screen) and do everything from there.

Chris

[Maydup]

I'm trying this with you em!!

How do we see favourites in FF Chris?

[Buenchico]

'Favorites' (with that horrid US spelling!) is the term Microsoft uses for what everyone else calls 'Bookmarks', Maidup. If you accepted the option, when you installed Firefox, to import all of your IE 'Favorites', they'll now be available under 'Bookmarks'

[emmie]

sorry guys, thanks for advice, i just spent an age onto ISP, managed only one thing finally to get the laptop to work without using ethernet cable. However i am done in, and my level of frustration at not understanding why when in IE8, for the time being at least, when you send e mail, it comes up with message box IE(X) through it, half of the page, even though the message has been sent and the nice man at ISP doesn't know either
he said try sending mail using firefox so i did, sent my self a nice e mail, and it gave a similar message, i would have to go back and do it again to see what it says.

[emmie]

you send e mail using firefox and this is what it says.

The page isn't directing properly
firefox

the e mail message do go, but the same messages come up each time

[Buenchico]

If you're getting the same message with both browsers, it's a fault with your email service, not on your computer.

Do you actually need to use webmail? While it's convenient if you need to send/read mail from several different computers, it should always be regarded as 'second best' if you're only using one computer. (It makes much more sense to use a dedicated email client, such as Outlook, Outlook Express, Windows Mail or Thunderbird).

[emmie]

if i didn't accept the firefox option to import all IE favourites, can i still do it, if so how? and as had TT webmail from the first, do i have to download outlook, and what happens with e mail have already. as said i am not a tech, so its a bit of learning curve