Size on the monitor HELP

[rocksteady]

Not sure whats going on....

Log in but when I view a thread its like 500 chararacters long from one side of the screen to the other..WTF??? How do I fix that???

As well, when I click on new posts, it gives me details (replies, views etc) but they are printed vertical, not horizontal, so I only get a few threads per screen and it takes forever to get to teh bottom of the page....

The size etc looks normal when I hit home, but after that it all goes to hell in a handbasket...

[spink]

clear cache and cookies and try again?

[spink]

What OS, browser and version are you using?

[rocksteady]

clear cache and cookies and try again?

Already did that....

Now when I click on a thread, it come sup looking normal, but when I hit reply I get the monster sized box again...

Maybe I will log off, close my browser and try again...

[rocksteady]

Windows Vista....No idea what version, I ain't no computer person...

[spink]

Internet Explorer?

[rocksteady]

7.0.6002.18005

[Marc]

same thing is hapening with me at work

[spink]

What internet browser and version are you guys using?

[Marc]

Too weird, on my other computer at work it's fine but it has a 22 inch monitor.

[rocksteady]

same thing is hapening with me at work

Thank God, I thought it was just my computer incompetency catching up with me........

I guess it would not be bad if I had a monitor as big as a movie screen....

[urbanhermit]

Windows internet Explorer

[spink]

I was able to re-produce it in Internet Explorer. Please make sure "compatibility mode" is disabled. If you have Internet Explorer 6, you will have to update your browser or use another browser such as firefox or chrome.

[urbanhermit]

mine is two miles wide as well.

[killman]

Just the home page seems a little large. The rest seem good. May be the Calender?????

[urbanhermit]

where can i find the comp mode?

[spink]

Under the Tools menu. If you need to know what version of Internet Explorer you have, check the "Help" Menu and then "About Internet Explorer". If you have IE6, you will have to update or use another browser.

[gamer]

Thanks spink it is all good now. I opened tools and 'unchecked' compatibility view.

[Bow Walker]

My homepage for HBC was huge. I went to the Compatibility View (under the Tools menu) and clicked on Compatibility View - problem solved.

Thanks spence.

[rocksteady]

I don't have that as an option under "tools"

[r106]

I'm using internet explorer
the home page is fine but viewing the forum pages like this one I have to scroll a long ways to the right to changes pages or to hit the button post reply

[killman]

I did that then the rest of the forum was all messed up.

[killman]

My homepage for HBC was huge. I went to the Compatibility View (under the Tools menu) and clicked on Compatibility View - problem solved.

Thanks spence.

Fixed the homepage but messed up the rest of the forum for me.

[r106]

I'm using internet explorer
the home page is fine but viewing the forum pages like this one I have to scroll a long ways to the right to changes pages or to hit the button post reply

Never mind. I tryed the tools menu and check the compatibility view and all seems goog now

[r106]

Ya i'm in the same boat as you killman.

At first the home page was fine and the forum was to wide. So I check the compatibility view and the forum view was great but now the homepage was to wide?

[gamer]

Just checked my home page and it is wider than one screen. Only wider by a bit though, not like it was in the thread windows.

[srupp]

I am using Iternet Explorer 7 and I have no compatability setting that I can find...

Steven

[Bow Walker]

Oddball thing - I've got to click on Compatibility View when I'm on the home page just to make it fit. When i'm in the new posts page I have to turn the Compatibility view off to make the page fit.

I'm using Windows XP and Internet Explorer8

[WesHarm]

Quick fix go to google, type in Firefox and download the first thing u see... then use that to browse :D haha ... :) good luck!

[ARC]

Oddball thing - I've got to click on Compatibility View when I'm on the home page just to make it fit. When i'm in the new posts page I have to turn the Compatibility view off to make the page fit.

I'm using Windows XP and Internet Explorer8

I have to do the same...toggle the compatibility View. However, everytime I do, it logs me off of the site and I have to log back in again.

[huntcoop]

I have IE7 and under Tools I do not have compatibility view.....now what?

[.330 Dakota]

turn your moniter on its side dude

[huntcoop]

And shake the shit out of it, will the old site come back? I hate change!

[Brett]

Why don't you guys use Firefox! man when will people learn:)

[spink]

Why don't you guys use Firefox! man when will people learn:)

Hah. I use Firefox which is nice, not fast, but nice. The new version (4?) which is in beta now looks really nice. Wife uses chrome, but I find I have random issues with it showing text and radio buttons. Internet Explorer 9 looks really nice, but I'm gun shy due to past security issues (malware installing automatically).

[spink]

Also, have you seen this? Microsoft is leading the hunt in getting people off of Internet Explorer 6: http://www.theie6countdown.com/

[burger]

I have IE7 and under Tools I do not have compatibility view.....now what?


Same as me?? What now

[pg83]

I am having the 2 mile wide screen as well, running IE8 currently.

EDIT: I have clicked Compatibility View Settings and added this site. Doesn't seem to do anything.

[Ambush]

Had the same wide screen problem. I set Google Chrome as the default and it works great now. But I'm old and used to IE, so I'm feeling a bit cranky.

[tim3500]

I hate Change! How come I have to change my setting or browser to fix this thing that wasnt broken before I will fool around with it for a little while before I loose it and go to CGN and I will get my fix there !

[shawnwells]

ya fubar in Fort St John too...

[Brett]

Hah. I use Firefox which is nice, not fast, but nice. The new version (4?) which is in beta now looks really nice. Wife uses chrome, but I find I have random issues with it showing text and radio buttons. Internet Explorer 9 looks really nice, but I'm gun shy due to past security issues (malware installing automatically).
just downloaded Firefox 4 and it rocks!

[huntcoop]

Mine is still fubared....missing the old site.

[Bow Walker]

Seems to be an issue with "older" operating systems (like mine, which is Windows XP) and/or "older" browser versions (like mine, which is IE8). Go figure

[phoenix]

I have to toggle between comp view settings also, what a pain.
Kim

[Bow Walker]

I just downloaded Firefox an am using it as my browser - solves the window size issue. AND - it's a FREE download.

If I'm going to have to get used to a new HBC then I might as well get used to a new(er) browser at the same time...

[Mik]

I'm running IE7 and do not have that compatibility setting! and do not want to download firefox or chrome!! SO WHAT NOW Spink?

[huntermike]

Also using IE7 and do not have compatability setting,using work computer and not allowed to download firefox or chrome .PLEASE HELP, WHAT NOW ??

[Whonnock Boy]

Also using IE7 and do not have compatability setting,using work computer and not allowed to download firefox or chrome .PLEASE HELP, WHAT NOW ??

Do some work! :-D

[killman]

update to IE9

[Bow Walker]

Basically you guys are screwed. No help for you if you cannot download Firefox or you don't want to. You gotta pay to upgrade to a new browser.

[spink]

I'm running IE7 and do not have that compatibility setting! and do not want to download firefox or chrome!! SO WHAT NOW Spink?

I'm working to fix the issue, but don't have an eta. Your call, live with it or upgrade.

[spink]

Also using IE7 and do not have compatability setting,using work computer and not allowed to download firefox or chrome .PLEASE HELP, WHAT NOW ??

Tricky! Either tell your IT department that you're worried about site security and get them to update it, ;) or look at firefox portable.

[yamadirt 426]

Under what tools menu ? The web sites ? or my windows program? i cant read half of what you guys write. screen cuts it off.
if i scroll over a milimeter i lose it all

[killman]

Under what tools menu ? The web sites ? or my windows program? i cant read half of what you guys write. screen cuts it off.
if i scroll over a milimeter i lose it all
your Browsers, same place you delete all your brower history.....;)

[yamadirt 426]

This is a pitfa

[yamadirt 426]

I deleted my cookies. Everything was working fine with the right size screen . Now I sign in and all is f*$#ed again. sweet.
Now ive got to scroll 3 miles to the right to enter this lol

[Bow Walker]

I just downloaded Firefox an am using it as my browser - solves the window size issue. AND - it's a FREE download.

If I'm going to have to get used to a new HBC then I might as well get used to a new(er) browser at the same time...

Bite the bullet and do the download. Firefox is not appreciably slower than IE8.

[srupp]

hmmmmm pretty shitty attitude...15,0000 memebers SHOULDNT be running around reprogramming anything..shut the site down and have the ONE guy fix it for all !!!

Its NOT working.....in many ways.....just pissing folks off little by little...not one other site is THIS an issue....sheeeeeesh....

stoopid move


Steven

[killman]

hmmmmm pretty shitty attitude...15,0000 memebers SHOULDNT be running around reprogramming anything..shut the site down and have the ONE guy fix it for all !!!

Its NOT working.....in many ways.....just pissing folks off little by little...not one other site is THIS an issue....sheeeeeesh....

stoopid move


Steven

Steven your sounding like an a$$. We know you are a good guy. Relax and it will get worked out.

[Bow Walker]

Got another (unrelated) problem that's pissing you off so much Steven?

Relax and do a bit of upgrading and/or downloading. It'll fix this problem at least and then you will be a bit more relaxed and better able to deal with the other problem...

[ianwuzhere]

grrr- mile wide screen sux ;(

[Sasquatch]

Got another (unrelated) problem that's pissing you off so much Steven?

Relax and do a bit of upgrading and/or downloading. It'll fix this problem at least and then you will be a bit more relaxed and better able to deal with the other problem...

While I think srupp could have said it a little nicer, I have to agree with him. Not sure why anyone should have to download a new browser to view the site properly, it just doesn't make sense to me even if it is a favorite site. If the issue is just a bug and will be worked out, well that's pretty easy. But asking the membership to change their browser is a bit presumptuous. Seems like it should be fixed by the sites IT dept.

[Bow Walker]

Spink IS working on the issue of older browser compatibility as we speak. The whole site change/upgrade is a work in progress. During construction it can be a royal PIA to have to change compatibility views though. I got real tired of doing it and downloaded Firefox to use as a browser until the construction work is finished.

Downloading and installing Firefox was super easy and it was FREE. Downloading IE9, on the other hand costs $$. Technology is advancing almost faster than we can keep up with it. It stands to reason that older browsers are going to have problems with newer tech.

Why not download and solve the problem Steven? You are well respected on this forum - both by me and the rest of the members here, but you are coming across in a negative way, which is very unusual for you. Not sure why.

[2slow]

I downloaded and installed firefox in under 3 minutes. The site looks outstanding. Free site free browser....you cant ask for more

[spink]

Just to confirm, this should be resolved now. Is anyone that were having troubles let me know if it's good now? If not, please clear your cache and cookies and try again and let me know.

[yamadirt 426]

works for me now. Thx. We are a tough crowd thats for sure. lol