IT Queries: Computer problems answered

when I login to a certain classified website everything works fine except it won’t accept my advertisements. Any reason for this?

There’s a number of things it could be; pop up blockers, scripting errors or even the type of technology used by the website. We’ll look at each of them.

1. What browser are you using?
It could be the website is using technology that only runs properly on one type of browser, usually Internet Explorer. Try accessing the site in Internet Explorer or another web browser such as Firefox, Opera or Safari.

2. Pop up blockers
Many websites use pop up screens for entering information. Check your browser or a tool bar add in isn’t blocking those pop up screens. If you look across the top of your screen when you click the submit link or button you might see something flashing or changing color.

You may want to try turning off the pop up blockers in add ins like the Google or Yahoo! toolbars as we’re finding many people have three or four pop up blockers working at once.

3. Scripting problems
Many website rely on Flash, Java or Windows Active Scripting. It’s worthwhile reinstalling all of these.

4. Clean up your computer
It could be your system needs a clean up. We have a previous page on tidying up your web browser and another on cleaning your computer. Do both.

If it’s all too hard, try another site. There’s no excuse for web designers to make it hard for their visitors and if a site doesn’t work for you, look elsewhere.

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