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Problem with this website -- anyone figure out WHY??
Every time I go to this website http://www.jo-ann.com and float my
cursor over the horizontal visual menu near the top, it freezes my computer -- no clicking, just floating. Anyone got any idea why?? Is it Java?? Is it my mouse?? Maybe video driver?? This is not the only time this happens -- it happens A LOT. But, this is the only time I've been able to replicate exactly what is causing my computer to freeze up. I've reformatted and reinstalled the operating system 3 times in the last two and half months because of this behaviour. The freezing actually will get me to the point where my operating system gets corrupted. I run RegCleanExpert, AdAware and SpyBot every week. I don't have a virus checker installed. But, I run Symantec every week. Any ideas would be appreciated. I'm tired of cold-booting. I can't upgrade right now. Thanks. I just changed from Sun Java to Microsoft Java ... no joy ... same behaviour. Barb |
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Problem with this website -- anyone figure out WHY??
On Dec 24, 11:36*pm, The Moose wrote:
Every time I go to this websitehttp://www.jo-ann.comand float my cursor over the horizontal visual menu near the top, it freezes my computer -- no clicking, just floating. Anyone got any idea why?? Is it Java?? *Is it my mouse?? *Maybe video driver?? This is not the only time this happens -- it happens A LOT. *But, this is the only time I've been able to replicate exactly what is causing my computer to freeze up. I've reformatted and reinstalled the operating system 3 times in the last two and half months because of this behaviour. *The freezing actually will get me to the point where my operating system gets corrupted. I run RegCleanExpert, AdAware and SpyBot every week. *I don't have a virus checker installed. *But, I run Symantec every week. Any ideas would be appreciated. *I'm tired of cold-booting. *I can't upgrade right now. *Thanks. I just changed from Sun Java to Microsoft Java ... no joy ... same behaviour. Barb Well, so far, I've tried this from computing.net: Quote:
up in over a half hour which is a major miracle. Still got my fingers crossed. Barb |
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Problem with this website -- anyone figure out WHY??
8. ME instals a compiled VXD driver called VMM32.VXD which can cause
crashes and hangs and sometimes gives a message mentioning VMM. It is supposed to be a compilation of drivers appropriate to your particular PC but sometimes does not work properly. It is replacing other drivers available in ME which can be installed individually into the System folder. IMO a rather ignorant and misguided statement from someone who appears to know little about the subject on which they talk. You could safely disregard most that this person is saying. Whilst little they say is wrong the changes they propose will do nothing and certainly nothing whatsoever for the problem you are encountering when visiting certain web sites. However, since it is your PC, you can do whatever you want with it. Making these changes will not be the reason why you are now able to access a particular web site. Incidentally the extracted drivers mentioned in the post are better placed in the C:\Windows\system\vmm32 folder if they are going to be used to replace those built into vmm32.vxd, which incidentally are the same drivers other than for ifsmgr.vxd and perhaps vmouse.vxd where Microsoft released updated versions of these two files after the release of Win Me. All you are doing by having 30 plus separate drivers rather than the single composite vmm32.vxd is slow down your PC. Again your choice but from your posts you clearly like to fiddle (and why not) so you might as well learn from the exercise. -- Mike Maltby The Moose wrote: Well, so far, I've tried this from computing.net: Quote:
I've been able to use that site that I mentioned and I haven't frozen up in over a half hour which is a major miracle. Still got my fingers crossed. Barb |
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Problem with this website -- anyone figure out WHY??
On Dec 25 2007, 9:08*pm, "Mike M" wrote:
8. ME instals a compiled VXD driver called VMM32.VXD which can cause crashes and hangs and sometimes gives a message mentioning VMM. It is supposed to be a compilation of drivers appropriate to your particular PC but sometimes does not work properly. It is replacing other drivers available in ME which can be installed individually into the System folder. IMO a rather ignorant and misguided statement from someone who appears to know little about the subject on which they talk. *You could safely disregard most that this person is saying. *Whilst little they say is wrong the changes they propose will do nothing and certainly nothing whatsoever for the problem you are encountering when visiting certain web sites. *However, since it is your PC, you can do whatever you want with it. Making these changes will not be the reason why you are now able to access a particular web site. Incidentally the extracted drivers mentioned in the post are better placed in the C:\Windows\system\vmm32 folder if they are going to be used to replace those built into vmm32.vxd, which incidentally are the same drivers other than for ifsmgr.vxd and perhaps vmouse.vxd where Microsoft released updated versions of these two files after the release of Win Me. All you are doing by having 30 plus separate drivers rather than the single composite vmm32.vxd is slow down your PC. *Again your choice but from your posts you clearly like to fiddle (and why not) so you might as well learn from the exercise. -- Mike Maltby [snip] Well, Michael, as insightful as your comments may be, they aren't really helpful. I reinstalled my operating system again because I have been locking up incessantly. It's either re-format or open the door and aim for the pond :GRIN: I haven't finished reinstalling yet. Gotta add back my docs and images and software. It's not freezing anymore. EXCEPT on that damn website. What is it about the horizontal strip menu that is so different that it locks me up if I go anywhere near it?? I don't have to click anything. Just float my cursor anywhere over it and it locks up. Thanks. Barb |
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Problem with this website -- anyone figure out WHY??
The menu that you stated that freezes the system is a JavaServerPage
[.jsp] I doubt that the native MS JVM included with Win ME is capable of running it properly. Try he Download the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 5.0 Update 14: http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index_jdk5.jsp Save it, close the browser and any other open programs and then install it. Supported System Configurations Windows ME http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.5.0/syste...gurations.html Please be aware that the Autoupdater will eventually notify you of any security updates for it but will NOT uninstall older, vulnerable versions. You must do that, after installing the latest version, via Add/Remove Programs in the Control Panel. MowGreen [MVP 2003-2008] =============== *-343-* FDNY Never Forgotten =============== The Moose wrote: On Dec 25 2007, 9:08 pm, "Mike M" wrote: 8. ME instals a compiled VXD driver called VMM32.VXD which can cause crashes and hangs and sometimes gives a message mentioning VMM. It is supposed to be a compilation of drivers appropriate to your particular PC but sometimes does not work properly. It is replacing other drivers available in ME which can be installed individually into the System folder. IMO a rather ignorant and misguided statement from someone who appears to know little about the subject on which they talk. You could safely disregard most that this person is saying. Whilst little they say is wrong the changes they propose will do nothing and certainly nothing whatsoever for the problem you are encountering when visiting certain web sites. However, since it is your PC, you can do whatever you want with it. Making these changes will not be the reason why you are now able to access a particular web site. Incidentally the extracted drivers mentioned in the post are better placed in the C:\Windows\system\vmm32 folder if they are going to be used to replace those built into vmm32.vxd, which incidentally are the same drivers other than for ifsmgr.vxd and perhaps vmouse.vxd where Microsoft released updated versions of these two files after the release of Win Me. All you are doing by having 30 plus separate drivers rather than the single composite vmm32.vxd is slow down your PC. Again your choice but from your posts you clearly like to fiddle (and why not) so you might as well learn from the exercise. -- Mike Maltby [snip] Well, Michael, as insightful as your comments may be, they aren't really helpful. I reinstalled my operating system again because I have been locking up incessantly. It's either re-format or open the door and aim for the pond :GRIN: I haven't finished reinstalling yet. Gotta add back my docs and images and software. It's not freezing anymore. EXCEPT on that damn website. What is it about the horizontal strip menu that is so different that it locks me up if I go anywhere near it?? I don't have to click anything. Just float my cursor anywhere over it and it locks up. Thanks. Barb |
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Problem with this website -- anyone figure out WHY??
On Jan 9, 4:22*am, "MowGreen [MVP]" wrote:
The menu that you stated that freezes the system is a JavaServerPage [.jsp] I doubt that the native MS JVM included with Win ME is capable of running it properly. Try he Download the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 5.0 Update 14:http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index_jdk5.jsp Save it, close the browser and any other open programs and then install it.. Supported System Configurations * Windows MEhttp://java.sun.com/j2se/1.5.0/system-configurations.html Please be aware that the Autoupdater will eventually notify you of any security updates for it but will NOT uninstall older, vulnerable versions. You must do that, after installing the latest version, via Add/Remove Programs in the Control Panel. MowGreen *[MVP 2003-2008] =============== * *-343-* *FDNY Never Forgotten =============== The Moose wrote: [snip] Thanks, MowGreen. Before I re-installed the operating system, I had already been using the latest and greatest from Java. I was still having that problem. I have FINALLY figured out what is causing my computer to freeze whenever my cursor moves over the horizontal strip menu: SOLUTION: ----------------- * I have AdShield as my only pop-up blocker. There are a few settings that you can turn off/on at will. One of these -- BLOCK SCRIPTED POP UPS -- when disabled allows me to skate all over that website AND the horizontal strip menu without freezing up. Thanks for your help, MowGreen. The only reason that this solution came to mind is there is ONE website that I've been dealing with for the past two months that HAS TO have AdShield disabled in order to function. I usually turn off all four settings when I access the site. It dawned on me that the Jo-Ann website was probably the same or a similar problem. HUGE SIGH OF RELIEF!! I've been wanting to place an order. FINALLY!! Oh, I am, by the way, using the Java that comes with Windows ME with no problems so far. Barb |
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