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vtsteam:

--- Quote from: DavidA on June 22, 2013, 08:56:56 AM ---Thanks for the responses so far.  This is just a quick update.

I find that the problem does not occur when using my desktop machine; also running firefox.  So it appears to be specific to the laptop.

Both run XP and firefox (latest version).

Dave. :(

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Yes, Dave, but do they have the same security settings, are you running the same additional software (antivirus, anti spam, anti-pop-up, browser add-ons, plugins, etc. and all with the same settings). and is the laptop version of Firefox possibly corrupted, all of these can cause differences in behavior, and aren't necessarily going to be picked up by anti-virus scans..

First thing to check is your security settings in the browser and associated software. Those could fully or partially block scripts needed by the search function.

I run all kinds of blocking, so I don' even get a dropdown in the search box either for madmodder site on this page or the search the web box in upper right of browser window. Stilldrillin -- it is possible to have both.

BTW, David, I'm not clear yet which one isn't working for you.

Swarfing:
When was the last time you cleared your cache and history? Don't forget google remembers you no matter what machine you are searching from

vtsteam:

--- Quote from: DavidA on June 22, 2013, 08:56:56 AM ---I also noticed another odd thing.
If I enter a term in the search box on the laptop,  say 'hard boiled eggs''  and then changing to my desktop machine.  enter the 'h' from 'hard boiled eggs' into it's search box,  the term 'hard boiled eggs' is offered as a choice below the box.

Now, as I have to swap the Virgin LAN cable from machine to machine, this seems to indicate that the previous search was stored elsewhere. Probably on the server. I wonder what else is kept there ?
Dave. :(

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Good suggestion from Swarfing.

Also if on a home network using DHCP to acquire an address from your ISP, you can turn off your cable modem every once in awhile ovrnight and acquire a new IP address in the morning -- assuming you don't enjoy being tracked without permission per above. If it doesn't bother you, leave it on.

DavidA:
Thanks for all the suggestions.
I managed to get rid of the green line problem. I looked up error 505 and then installed PC clean.  Scanning with this has got rid of the line problem. No doubt it will bring it's own crop of problems.

I'll see how it goes.


What seemed to be happening is that when I entered,say, 'Diesel engines' into the search box,  it divided this general search up into further sub headings like marine, small, road etc. anything below this list of headings (links) gave a error505.  Selecting one of the heading gave a further sub-division set.  And so it went on.
Anyway,  it's sorted now.

Thanks again.

Dave.

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