I just got a new laptop with Vista installed and an really just starting to
use & set it up. I am trying to join a website but it has a security code to
enter to join, the type to prevent computer programs from joining up. I do
not see the code in the box. I imagine it is somthing in my internet security
settings but wondered if anyone has ideas to save me digging around.
Thanks
--
Dawn

Vista-specific newsgroups include:

microsoft.public.windows.vista.general
microsoft.public.windows.vista.administration_acco unt
microsoft.public.windows.vista.hardware_devices
microsoft.public.windows.vista.installation_setup
microsoft.public.windows.vista.mail
microsoft.public.windows.vista.networking_sharing
microsoft.public.windows.vista.performance_mainten ance
microsoft.public.windows.vista.print_fax_scan
microsoft.public.windows.vista.security
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

Dawn wrote:
> I just got a new laptop with Vista installed and an really just starting
> to
> use & set it up. I am trying to join a website but it has a security code
> to
> enter to join, the type to prevent computer programs from joining up. I do
> not see the code in the box. I imagine it is somthing in my internet
> security settings but wondered if anyone has ideas to save me digging
> around.
> Thanks

I don't think it is a vita problem. I think its just my IE option or someting
like that
-
Dawn


"PA Bear" wrote:

> Vista-specific newsgroups include:
>
> microsoft.public.windows.vista.general
> microsoft.public.windows.vista.administration_acco unt
> microsoft.public.windows.vista.hardware_devices
> microsoft.public.windows.vista.installation_setup
> microsoft.public.windows.vista.mail
> microsoft.public.windows.vista.networking_sharing
> microsoft.public.windows.vista.performance_mainten ance
> microsoft.public.windows.vista.print_fax_scan
> microsoft.public.windows.vista.security
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>
> Dawn wrote:
> > I just got a new laptop with Vista installed and an really just starting
> > to
> > use & set it up. I am trying to join a website but it has a security code
> > to
> > enter to join, the type to prevent computer programs from joining up. I do
> > not see the code in the box. I imagine it is somthing in my internet
> > security settings but wondered if anyone has ideas to save me digging
> > around.
> > Thanks
>
>

And you're an experienced Vista user and fully understand UAC?

=> Does this behavior persist if you start IE7 in No Add-ons mode? To start
IE7 in No Add-ons mode:

1. Right-click on the blue IE desktop icon and select Start without Add-ons;

2. Start > (All) Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Internet Explorer
(No add-ons).

Troubleshooting and Internet Explorer’s (No Add-ons) Mode:
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/07/25/678113.aspx

=> Does the problem persist if you Reset IE7 Settings (RIES)?
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737 <= Read before using!
--
~PA Bear

Dawn wrote:
> I don't think it is a vita problem. I think its just my IE option or
> someting like that
> -
> "PA Bear" wrote:
>> Vista-specific newsgroups include:
>>
>> microsoft.public.windows.vista.general
>> microsoft.public.windows.vista.administration_acco unt
>> microsoft.public.windows.vista.hardware_devices
>> microsoft.public.windows.vista.installation_setup
>> microsoft.public.windows.vista.mail
>> microsoft.public.windows.vista.networking_sharing
>> microsoft.public.windows.vista.performance_mainten ance
>> microsoft.public.windows.vista.print_fax_scan
>> microsoft.public.windows.vista.security
>> --
>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>> MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>>
>> Dawn wrote:
>>> I just got a new laptop with Vista installed and an really just starting
>>> to
>>> use & set it up. I am trying to join a website but it has a security
>>> code
>>> to
>>> enter to join, the type to prevent computer programs from joining up. I
>>> do
>>> not see the code in the box. I imagine it is somthing in my internet
>>> security settings but wondered if anyone has ideas to save me digging
>>> around.
>>> Thanks

It's Ok I figured it out myself. The site was trying to open the code box
with Flash, so I tried installing Shockwave and it worked.
--
Dawn


"PA Bear" wrote:

> And you're an experienced Vista user and fully understand UAC?
>
> => Does this behavior persist if you start IE7 in No Add-ons mode? To start
> IE7 in No Add-ons mode:
>
> 1. Right-click on the blue IE desktop icon and select Start without Add-ons;
>
> 2. Start > (All) Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Internet Explorer
> (No add-ons).
>
> Troubleshooting and Internet Explorer’s (No Add-ons) Mode:
> http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/07/25/678113.aspx
>
> => Does the problem persist if you Reset IE7 Settings (RIES)?
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737 <= Read before using!
> --
> ~PA Bear
>
> Dawn wrote:
> > I don't think it is a vita problem. I think its just my IE option or
> > someting like that
> > -
> > "PA Bear" wrote:
> >> Vista-specific newsgroups include:
> >>
> >> microsoft.public.windows.vista.general
> >> microsoft.public.windows.vista.administration_acco unt
> >> microsoft.public.windows.vista.hardware_devices
> >> microsoft.public.windows.vista.installation_setup
> >> microsoft.public.windows.vista.mail
> >> microsoft.public.windows.vista.networking_sharing
> >> microsoft.public.windows.vista.performance_mainten ance
> >> microsoft.public.windows.vista.print_fax_scan
> >> microsoft.public.windows.vista.security
> >> --
> >> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> >> MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
> >> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> >> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
> >>
> >> Dawn wrote:
> >>> I just got a new laptop with Vista installed and an really just starting
> >>> to
> >>> use & set it up. I am trying to join a website but it has a security
> >>> code
> >>> to
> >>> enter to join, the type to prevent computer programs from joining up. I
> >>> do
> >>> not see the code in the box. I imagine it is somthing in my internet
> >>> security settings but wondered if anyone has ideas to save me digging
> >>> around.
> >>> Thanks
>
>

"Dawn" <Dawn@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:C3AFB2C7-3088-45EB-BDEC-8A933F59EF9C@microsoft.com...
>I don't think it is a vita problem. I think its just my IE option or someting
> like that


The point is that even if it is seen when you are using IE it is only a problem
with Vista so other Vista users are more likely to be able to help you.

E.g. if this is a .png file you can't see you may have to switch to using
an Administrator account for that...

http://www.microsoft.com/communities...ee4&sloc=en-us

(Community search for
png vista administrator
)


Apparently there is also a regedit solution of some kind for that symptom

http://www.microsoft.com/communities...6ff&sloc=en-us

(Community search for
vista png regedit
)


Good luck

Robert Aldwinckle
---


> -
> Dawn
>
>
> "PA Bear" wrote:
>
>> Vista-specific newsgroups include:
>>
>> microsoft.public.windows.vista.general
>> microsoft.public.windows.vista.administration_acco unt
>> microsoft.public.windows.vista.hardware_devices
>> microsoft.public.windows.vista.installation_setup
>> microsoft.public.windows.vista.mail
>> microsoft.public.windows.vista.networking_sharing
>> microsoft.public.windows.vista.performance_mainten ance
>> microsoft.public.windows.vista.print_fax_scan
>> microsoft.public.windows.vista.security
>> --
>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>> MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>>
>> Dawn wrote:
>> > I just got a new laptop with Vista installed and an really just starting
>> > to
>> > use & set it up. I am trying to join a website but it has a security code
>> > to
>> > enter to join, the type to prevent computer programs from joining up. I do
>> > not see the code in the box. I imagine it is somthing in my internet
>> > security settings but wondered if anyone has ideas to save me digging
>> > around.
>> > Thanks
>>
>>

So the problem wasn't IE after all, eh?

Dawn wrote:
> It's Ok I figured it out myself. The site was trying to open the code box
> with Flash, so I tried installing Shockwave and it worked.
>
>> And you're an experienced Vista user and fully understand UAC?
>>
>> => Does this behavior persist if you start IE7 in No Add-ons mode? To
>> start IE7 in No Add-ons mode:
>>
>> 1. Right-click on the blue IE desktop icon and select Start without
>> Add-ons;
>>
>> 2. Start > (All) Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Internet
>> Explorer
>> (No add-ons).
>>
>> Troubleshooting and Internet Explorer’s (No Add-ons) Mode:
>> http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/07/25/678113.aspx
>>
>> => Does the problem persist if you Reset IE7 Settings (RIES)?
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737 <= Read before using!
>> --
>> ~PA Bear
>>
>> Dawn wrote:
>>> I don't think it is a vita problem. I think its just my IE option or
>>> someting like that
>>> -
>>> "PA Bear" wrote:
>>>> Vista-specific newsgroups include:
>>>>
>>>> microsoft.public.windows.vista.general
>>>> microsoft.public.windows.vista.administration_acco unt
>>>> microsoft.public.windows.vista.hardware_devices
>>>> microsoft.public.windows.vista.installation_setup
>>>> microsoft.public.windows.vista.mail
>>>> microsoft.public.windows.vista.networking_sharing
>>>> microsoft.public.windows.vista.performance_mainten ance
>>>> microsoft.public.windows.vista.print_fax_scan
>>>> microsoft.public.windows.vista.security
>>>> --
>>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>>>> MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
>>>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
>>>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>>>>
>>>> Dawn wrote:
>>>>> I just got a new laptop with Vista installed and an really just
>>>>> starting
>>>>> to
>>>>> use & set it up. I am trying to join a website but it has a security
>>>>> code
>>>>> to
>>>>> enter to join, the type to prevent computer programs from joining up.
>>>>> I
>>>>> do
>>>>> not see the code in the box. I imagine it is somthing in my internet
>>>>> security settings but wondered if anyone has ideas to save me digging
>>>>> around.
>>>>> Thanks