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Title: computer issues
Post by: stretch1967 on June 03, 2013, 08:11:40 am
Has anyone else downloaded the updated version of windows 8 and gotten this extra pop from aol that says compression? I have looked over everything and I cant figure out how to remove it. I dont want to have to wipe my harddrive again.
Title: Re: computer issues
Post by: Nancy5 on June 03, 2013, 08:46:44 am
No, I haven't got that message.  What I keep getting is your computer is not connected to the Internet!  It worked fine for a few days, now it won't let me get past that message.  I'm using my old Windows 7 or I Pad.  Guess I will have to have someone check it out!  :BangHead: :BangHead:
Title: Re: computer issues
Post by: stretch1967 on June 03, 2013, 09:08:33 am
I also keep getting that. I have to run all kinds of scans and sometimes I even have to reboot. My sister bought a brand new computer running windows 8 and she keeps getting the internet connection lost.
Title: Re: computer issues
Post by: Liquidfire_43 on June 03, 2013, 11:19:01 am
I did a quick google search and found that you probably need to turn off the AOL compression feature... The compression feature basically compresses your webpages (making it faster to receive) and then aol unzips it

Here is the website that I found: http://www.horaceholmesstudio.com/aol.htm (http://www.horaceholmesstudio.com/aol.htm)


Btw: If it was a pop-up from AOL, you don't need to wipe your hard drive because it's usually a setting/preference from AOL... Wiping hard drive is a lengthy and annoying process.. If it was an error like a corrupted/broken compression then you might want to reinstall AOL browser

My suggestion to you is to not use AOL services... There are other more better services out there
Title: Re: computer issues
Post by: stretch1967 on June 04, 2013, 08:06:33 am
I went to that link and I couldnt find what they were talking about on my browser. I do thank you for your help. I will try installing ie again.
Title: Re: computer issues
Post by: vicogden on June 04, 2013, 10:09:05 am
No help here... still on Windows 7.  I'm not much of a fan of the new looks of 8, but maybe after I make the switch I'll like it.
Title: Re: computer issues
Post by: stretch1967 on June 06, 2013, 12:35:54 pm
Ive heard alot of techies saying that they dont like 8. I was also told if you dont have a touchscreen with it you wont like it either. They are already coming out with 8.1.
Title: Re: computer issues
Post by: lkeys81 on June 11, 2013, 05:43:37 am
I wait until they get all the glitches fix before I get windows 8.
Title: Re: computer issues
Post by: ancmetro on June 14, 2013, 08:51:47 pm
     
       Consult your local library and see if they can help you.
Title: Re: computer issues
Post by: rricardi58 on June 14, 2013, 11:02:47 pm
I am still running Windows 7.  I have heard that there is a lot of problems with Windows 8.  Further I am having other problems with my PC and I do not those problems compounded with Windows 8.  The most annoying problem I am having is that currently I can no longer create new folders.  The option to create New Folders is currently grayed out and is not working. I think I had this same problem at work and I believe the tech told me that it was a registry issue with Windows.
Title: Re: computer issues
Post by: jwallbank on June 15, 2013, 10:40:48 am
I am still running windows 7, have not updated to windows 8. I have heard from people in the IT community that windows 8 is not all that great for computer use, they seemed to upgrade it for smart phone, tablet use. I will stay with windows 7 for my computer.
Title: Re: computer issues
Post by: nascar048 on June 15, 2013, 12:36:35 pm
i just found out why it keeps saying no internet access, the wireless router was working aginest the cable modem, useing the wire now, get faster internet using wire anyway..
Title: Re: computer issues
Post by: kilophkadamas on June 16, 2013, 05:09:50 am
I dropped AOL so long ago, just not necessary anymore. It might be a virus, I would do a google search on exactly what is happening.
Title: Re: computer issues
Post by: stretch1967 on July 01, 2013, 09:28:21 am
Thank you all
Title: Re: computer issues
Post by: mrisha on July 01, 2013, 08:01:33 pm
When I go to help and support and it gives me the message I am not connected to the internet.  I don't use AOL.  The problem I am having now is that my cursor skips all over the page when I am typing.  It is so frustrating  because I don't know what caused it to go crazy or how to the problem.
Title: Re: computer issues
Post by: lguzman1 on July 02, 2013, 08:25:45 pm
Well it looks like lots of problems with Window 8. Hum! I am still using Windows 7. I was wondering if Windows 8 was good, but I've heard lost of issues with it. I guess I will stay with my Window 7 until they take care of all those clichés.  8)
Title: Re: computer issues
Post by: stretch1967 on July 03, 2013, 08:33:17 am
When I go to help and support and it gives me the message I am not connected to the internet.  I don't use AOL.  The problem I am having now is that my cursor skips all over the page when I am typing.  It is so frustrating  because I don't know what caused it to go crazy or how to the problem.
     

I was told that internet explorer causes that. The only thing that they told me to do was change browsers or reinstall it.
Title: Re: computer issues
Post by: oldbuddy on July 03, 2013, 11:27:40 am
Well it looks like lots of problems with Window 8. Hum! I am still using Windows 7. I was wondering if Windows 8 was good, but I've heard lost of issues with it. I guess I will stay with my Window 7 until they take care of all those clichés.  8)

I still use Windows XP, but I have a good friend I need to help a lot and he has Windows 8 that works fine. I work on it a lot and never have a problem. After all, it's an operating system and they all do the same thing, run programs.
Title: Re: computer issues
Post by: stretch1967 on July 07, 2013, 04:03:53 pm
Ill give it a try. TY
Title: Re: computer issues
Post by: cathy37 on July 11, 2013, 06:46:06 pm
no I have not had this problem because the new laptop I bought had windows 8 on it.  Windows 8 takes some getting used to, but I'm beginning to like it.
Title: Re: computer issues
Post by: ancmetro on July 11, 2013, 08:51:45 pm

   Too many computer hackers try to get into your accounts!
Title: Re: computer issues
Post by: oldbuddy on July 11, 2013, 09:41:20 pm

   Too many computer hackers try to get into your accounts!

Not if you use Linux instead of Windows.
Title: Re: computer issues
Post by: stretch1967 on July 19, 2013, 06:58:40 am
With linux does it allow you let you use toolbars and such?
Title: Re: computer issues
Post by: dwiley11 on July 19, 2013, 08:53:00 am
Thats why I bought a mac
Title: Re: computer issues
Post by: lmavans on July 19, 2013, 09:20:30 am
I am running wndows 8 and it is taking some time to get used to but I am not having any problems with it yet, but I will be on the look out thanks for heads up!!
Title: Re: computer issues
Post by: oldbuddy on July 20, 2013, 09:43:38 am
With linux does it allow you let you use toolbars and such?

I don't honestly know since I don't use them, but that should be a function of your browser and not the operating system

I do use the Simple Timer add-on for Firefox and it works fine.
Title: Re: computer issues
Post by: 1seedpoppy on July 20, 2013, 10:01:17 am
When I bought my laptop I bought it with windows 7 due to not liking it and the way it works.  I have heard from a lot of people also that windows 8 is not as good as they make it out to be.  I also have windows 7 on my home computer which i like alot. No problem so far, just having problems with the daily email in my inbox to open. 
Title: Re: computer issues
Post by: oldbuddy on July 20, 2013, 12:26:00 pm
When I bought my laptop I bought it with windows 7 due to not liking it and the way it works.  I have heard from a lot of people also that windows 8 is not as good as they make it out to be.  I also have windows 7 on my home computer which i like alot. No problem so far, just having problems with the daily email in my inbox to open. 

Try getting a Gmail account just for Fusioncash.
Title: Re: computer issues
Post by: sugarsandy on July 20, 2013, 01:05:03 pm
I heard of it but no time to do it very busy...so how was it?