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Error message when trying to load most eBay pages

goodies_draw — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 04:35:49 GMT

I recently purchased a new desktop computer with Window 8, I am used Internet Explorer as my browser, but I am having great difficultly in loading many pages on eBay, not just my in store, when loading new listings and when I go to purchase on eBay. Please can anyone assist with this?

Kind regards,

Val

Re: Error message when trying to load most eBay pages

padi*0409 — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 04:43:02 GMT

Most members here recommend using Firefox or Chrome for eBay, it's far less glitchy than IE.

Re: Error message when trying to load most eBay pages

goodies_draw — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 05:11:02 GMT

I never had any problem with Internet Explorer on my previous computer which was Windows 7.

Kind regards,

Val

Re: Error message when trying to load most eBay pages

i-love-my-sheep — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 05:40:10 GMT

EBay is becoming incompatible with IE, so might be time to upgrade to Chrome or Firefox. Best thing about those 2 is, you can install AdBlock Pro and never see an ad again.....on any webpage.

Re: Error message when trying to load most eBay pages

padi*0409 — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 06:09:10 GMT

I read somewhere chooks that Microsoft is gettiing rid of IE on their new windows 10 (?) , so I guess there'll be no more updates sometime in the future for IE.

HNY to all your family and critters ........................

" woof woof, B n J..............."

p.s. was IE ever really compatible with eBay ???????????? (slow horrible clunky thing, give me Firefox and sometimes Chrome anyday)

Re: Error message when trying to load most eBay pages

goodies_draw — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 06:12:40 GMT

Thank you I think I will download Firefox. Happy New Year to all!!

Best regards,

Val

Re: Error message when trying to load most eBay pages

clarry100 — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 06:17:57 GMT

Hi *sheeps*.

We have adblock plus installed on all 5 browsers we use.

IE, Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Safari.

Works well on all those. And like you we do not get blasted by ads any more.

Re: Error message when trying to load most eBay pages

phorum_junkie* — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 06:25:03 GMT

I am using Windows 8 with the usual glitches, mainly the sign in loop, same as when I used 7 with IE. I never use the apps in 8 to go to sites, I downloaded a nifty program called Start8 which has your start screen looking and behaving like Windows 7. It has a 30 day free trial then a one off payment of $US 4.99 to keep it.

Firefox and Chrome have always worked much better with ebay.

Re: Error message when trying to load most eBay pages

goodies_draw — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 06:39:33 GMT

Thank you for your advise. I am thinking it maybe something to do with Windows 8 or my settings on the new computer... but it is driving me nutty!! Right now I just want to be back on my old computer, a lot quicker.

Happy New Year.

Val

Re: Error message when trying to load most eBay pages

i-love-my-sheep — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 06:46:28 GMT

If I were you, I'd be downloading both Chrome and Firefox. Some people have better luck with Chrome, some have better luck with Firefox. I tend to have a LOT of tabs open all the time, which I find blows the CPU out in Firefox and I have to keep restarting it. I also find I get stuck in login loops on firefox too. Other people have the complete opposite.

I still usually have both browsers open because I have 2 facebook accounts and can have them both open at the same time. Plus, some websites work better in Firefox (for me). I still need to restart it at least once a day, even with only 3 tabs open (as opposed to Chrome which only gets restarted every week or so. If a tab is chewing too much memory, I can kill the process just for that tab and then reload it, whereas Firefox only has one process, so if one page is chewing too much memory, you have to restart the whole thing).

If you can't find where to find the AdBlock Plus/Pro extension, sing out. It's not hard once you know where to look.

Re: Error message when trying to load most eBay pages

i-love-my-sheep — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 06:47:23 GMT

PS: Windoze 8 is ghastly! I still have 7, my husband has 8 and I quite often hear him swearing at it and threatening to steal my computer.

Re: Error message when trying to load most eBay pages

goodies_draw — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 07:02:09 GMT

I have two eBay accounts, I use Chrome for my other account, but in Windows 8 I am finding the text very tiny, just wondering if the text will be tiny with Firefox if I download that. I really do appreciate your advise... thank you.

Val

Re: Error message when trying to load most eBay pages

thecatspjs — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 09:28:19 GMT

I find adjusting my display settings in the control panel to larger text works for me.

Alternatively you use your control key with + or - to zoom in and out when you are on the web

Re: Error message when trying to load most eBay pages

goodies_draw — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 21:53:46 GMT

Thank you so much.

Happy 2015!!!

Val