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Internet Explorer 8 and Gmail

Discussion in 'Internet Explorer & Microsoft Edge' started by Christer, 2009/05/15.

  1. 2009/05/15
    Christer

    Christer Geek Member Staff Thread Starter

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    Hello all!

    A few days ago, I installed IE8 and since then Gmail doesn't load properly. I have to click "reload" to get it going. Running in compatibility mode makes no difference. Anyone else?

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  2. 2009/05/16
    Arie

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    Google had some problems yesterday, so see if it is working today.

    I have no idea, as I don't have/use Gmail.
     
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  4. 2009/05/16
    Christer

    Christer Geek Member Staff Thread Starter

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    Thanks for the input. I rolled back to IE6 and Gmail worked fine. I rolled forward to IE8 and Gmail needs a reload to load. I'm not sure if it's isolated to this specific computer, hence the question.

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  5. 2009/05/16
    Christer

    Christer Geek Member Staff Thread Starter

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    I've forgotten to mention that it happens when I stay logged in and return for a new session. When I log out and return, having to log in, it loads properly.

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  6. 2009/05/17
    Arie

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    I can't give any advise, I don't use GMail. I think they have user forums? If so, I suggest to have a look there.
     
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    Christer

    Christer Geek Member Staff Thread Starter

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    I'll have a look around.

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  8. 2009/05/18
    Arie

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  9. 2009/05/27
    Christer

    Christer Geek Member Staff Thread Starter

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    I don't know if it works in the long run but saving a new link in Favorites sorted the problem, temporarily at least.

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