Title: [X]Downloading.....
Sysop - October 8, 2003 12:26 AM (GMT)
Wow, I never thought I'd need to request support at my own board, but I do. OK, when I'm browsing the internet, Safari's download window pops up and says "Downloading "ad.aspx"". Now, I don't want to download whatever this "ad.aspx" thing is, so I say "cancel". Everything's OK now, but then, it happens about 2 minutes later. It's driving me crazy. Anyway, I finally say yes, I'll download this "ad.aspx" thing. But, it never downloads. The bar just keeps spinning, saying "Preparing to download". I don't get it, what is going on? This is really, really, starting to bother me now.....
Thanks,
Sysops
[sysop]
alarson2 - October 8, 2003 02:04 AM (GMT)
it's an evil plot by Italian hackers to to destroy your computer. See for yourself enter ad.aspx into the google search box, then click on ad.asp.
No really, I don't have a clue what could be wrong. Do you have Safari set to block pop-ups? I tried to replicate your situation but couldn't. Maybe you could try emptying the cache or maybe downloading something else real-- and see what happens. Good luck. Hey- Shut down and try try again
James M. - October 8, 2003 03:29 AM (GMT)
Something to do with Invision. Every time I am on my IF Central Board, I get like 12 of them! very annoying.
Sysop - October 8, 2003 11:35 AM (GMT)
@Alan: Yes, I have Safari Set to block pop-ups. I shutdown and tried again, and the same thing happens. Cleared cache. Same thing. Thanks for trying to help me though!!
@James: That's what I was thinking. I'm going to report it.
I'll keep you guys posted.
Thanks,
Sysops
[sysop]
Duo Maxwell - October 9, 2003 11:31 PM (GMT)
Its part of the new ads, I've already questioned it but got no reply, not sure why it won't D/L on a Mac but I know its some kinda spyware, winblows only most likely.
Just a minor annoyance for us Mac users.
Sysop - October 10, 2003 11:37 AM (GMT)
Alright, thanks Duo. I find this current server problem extremely annoying. I may have to set the board offline for a while when I can fix it.
Sysops
[sysop]
Rufus - October 23, 2003 12:13 AM (GMT)
I have found Safari to be very flaky. I've hit many sites that Safari does not play well with. I hate to say it, but I'm still using Explorer until Safari 2.0?.
Sysop - October 23, 2003 12:24 AM (GMT)
Welcome to The Mac Forum, Rufus.
I too have found Safari to be "flaky" on some websites, but most are fine. Have you sent a bug report(s)?
Sysops
Rufus - October 23, 2003 02:58 AM (GMT)
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Welcome to The Mac Forum, Rufus.
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Thanks. Nice place. I'm still finding my way around though.
Sysop - October 23, 2003 11:29 AM (GMT)
I'm glad you think that. If you have any trouble, please feel free to contact me.
Sysops
