Author Topic: Bit O' computer tech (Read 2834 times)

BLACKDOG · « **on:** Jul 10, 2008, 06:37:34 PM »

1) does anyone else have a problem with the board loading slowly lately? and weird? When the main forum comes up, and I scrolls down, the page doesn't move, it just kinda extends and repeats itself. Also, when I am typing, sometimes the letters don't come up, but the little prompt line moves forward, and then after several seconds, the letters will show up. In fact, its doing it right now. I've tried restarting my computer, but it doesn't really help. this is the only website I've had the problem with. Pirate, greasemonkey, rockbrawlers, they all work fine.

2) I'm pretty much computer illeterate, and I'm not sure how to clean it up, so it can run faster. I've got windows live care to protect it, but I don't really even know how to use it. I've been reading a bit about istuff like this, and I guess a lot of people have problems with all the application that start at startup, and then run behind the scenes? How do I look at that, and get rid of the ones I don't want to run.

I'm using windows vista

NorCalToy · « **Reply #1 on:** Jul 10, 2008, 06:39:00 PM »

my does the same thing occasionally, or the forum will show up in a superbasic format, without the borders or anything, after loading a new page or reloading it goes away. but lately i have also been having the problem with it not wanting to scroll down.

jimbo74 · « **Reply #2 on:** Jul 10, 2008, 06:45:30 PM »

i think its a forum issue... i get the same thing once and awhile.....

i love this forum, but its software is outdated and its server is overloaded

BLACKDOG · « **Reply #3 on:** Jul 10, 2008, 06:54:23 PM »

Quote from: jimbo74 on Jul 10, 2008, 06:45:30 PM

i think its a forum issue... i get the same thing once and awhile.....

i love this forum, but its software is outdated and its server is overloaded

Thats kinda what I was thinking. Still would like to clear up my computer though.

jimbo74 · « **Reply #4 on:** Jul 10, 2008, 06:58:00 PM »

Quote from: BLACKDOG on Jul 10, 2008, 06:54:23 PM

Thats kinda what I was thinking. Still would like to clear up my computer though.

delete temp files, cookies, and history, reset settings so it doesnt store as much history stuff..... run defragment... run the anti spyware stuff

Rocksurfer · « **Reply #5 on:** Jul 10, 2008, 07:41:37 PM »

I have the same problem on I.E. but not on Firefox and this is on the same computer. Happens the same on my work computer too. Get Firefox and that problem is gone.

BLACKDOG · « **Reply #6 on:** Jul 10, 2008, 07:57:44 PM »

Quote from: Rocksurfer on Jul 10, 2008, 07:41:37 PM

I have the same problem on I.E. but not on Firefox and this is on the same computer. Happens the same on my work computer too. Get Firefox and that problem is gone.

Hmmm, might do that.

Quote from: jimbo74 on Jul 10, 2008, 06:58:00 PM

delete temp files, cookies, and history, reset settings so it doesnt store as much history stuff..... run defragment... run the anti spyware stuff

I know that much

that stuff is all at the bare minimum.

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #7 on:** Jul 10, 2008, 08:00:55 PM »

i'm running firefox and it does it to me, not doing it now but at times, i have Zonealarm antivirus and anti spyware

still does it at times

Rocksurfer · « **Reply #8 on:** Jul 10, 2008, 08:06:58 PM »

I believe it has something to do with the shoutbox reloading. BD get firefox you'll love it. I didn't make it my default browser but maybe someone here can enlighten us on if it works as good as a browser as it does on the .net.

NorCalToy · « **Reply #9 on:** Jul 10, 2008, 08:45:45 PM »

i have firefox and it will mess up still.

Toymin8r · « **Reply #10 on:** Jul 10, 2008, 09:32:42 PM »

The problem is most likely that the host is having trouble handling the bandwidth during peak usage.

jimbo74 · « **Reply #11 on:** Jul 10, 2008, 09:36:11 PM »

ive used firefox as well, it was installed on my machine when i got it... i dont see any difference in browsing, but maybe im jsut not a hardcore computer user

MiniSimp · « **Reply #12 on:** Jul 10, 2008, 09:38:56 PM »

Same problem on IE, but only at work, not at home.

kneedownnate · « **Reply #13 on:** Jul 10, 2008, 10:33:25 PM »

I've noticed that recently and thought it was just my

dell, and I ONLY run firefox and have the refresh disabled on the shoutbox too! It usually happens to me the later I'm on, like after midnight.

abnormaltoy · « **Reply #14 on:** Jul 12, 2008, 10:53:14 AM »

I've noticed lately, and it seems worse today, that when scrolling down or up the page...sometimes the text will streeeeeeeetch and freeze for a moment.

Also, that there seems to a sort of a Hyper-refresh going on. Every few seconds, speaker on, I can hear a fast series of clicks and if I'm typing while that happens the cursor will freeze, no letters show and the cursor will sometimes freaking take off and float around the text box!

Rocksurfer · « **Reply #15 on:** Jul 12, 2008, 01:31:10 PM »

I think that is another product of I.E. it does that for me too, but Firefox does not.

abnormaltoy · « **Reply #16 on:** Jul 12, 2008, 01:40:50 PM »

Quote from: Rocksurfer on Jul 12, 2008, 01:31:10 PM

I think that is another product of I.E. it does that for me too, but Firefox does not.

This is the only place it happens!

I've run every scan that I know of, no bugs in my PC...if it's not the unintended consequence of a security fix, I don't know what it could be.

Rocksurfer · « **Reply #17 on:** Jul 12, 2008, 01:45:58 PM »

Yeah I know it only happens here to, except for that page stretchy thing which I have had happen on other sites too.

Cheesemaker · « **Reply #18 on:** Jul 12, 2008, 05:08:39 PM »

The only problem I have is too many people use my computer!

But with this site, is the shoutbox, I have to hit refresh at the top of the page in order to be able to type in the shoutbox!

KDXSR5 · « **Reply #19 on:** Jul 12, 2008, 06:33:27 PM »

I get the rapid clicks, the dragging page, the no letter when typing, I have all of the listed problems, but only on this site. Plus i get the shoutbox loading when not even on the main page (like the Marlin board is watching you thread said). Again, it only does it on this site, I have not had a problem on any others. I thought it was just my computer, but it even does it on my brand new laptop.

I started noticing all of these problems a month or two ago, it has not always been like this, and it does it on all 4 of my computers.

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