PMs not accessible - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Welsh Anorak · 22nd Jul 2014, 11:42 am

Hi there
For some reason I can't access my PMs - I just get diverted to a holding page then back to the beginning again.
Any ideas?
Glyn

Paul Stenning · 22nd Jul 2014, 12:32 pm

No problems here and no other reported issues. Nothing has changed on the software here in ages.

Welsh Anorak · 22nd Jul 2014, 1:41 pm

Hi Paul
Odd. It went wrong last week, and is the same on both my computers in separate locations, both running XP and Chrome. However, all is well when I use my phone or use IE instead.
Oh well - probably something in Chrome that doesn't like me!
Glyn

Paul Stenning · 22nd Jul 2014, 1:45 pm

I wouldn't be surprised if there are odd issues with some modern browsers. It's probably something we will see an increase of until such time as I sort out what to replace this elderly version of vBulletin with and have the time to do so.

Welsh Anorak · 22nd Jul 2014, 2:02 pm

Hi Paul
Well, it's hardly a problem for me to use another browser - just glad I've found a way round it. At least you'll know if anyone else experiences this problem.
Many thanks
Glyn

AC/HL · 22nd Jul 2014, 5:04 pm

The general recommendation is that if you are still using XP, at least do not use IE.
I don't want to stir the XP hornet's nest yet again, as it's been comprehensively exhausted, but the combination is just too vulnerable for a variety of reasons.
I still use XP on my Workshop computer, so It's not a self-righteous moan, just good advice.

Paul Stenning · 22nd Jul 2014, 6:06 pm

I use Firefox as my main browser and have no problems accessing the forum with it. I'm currently running Firefox ESR 24.6.0.

There were some issues with Internet Explorer 11 here with displaying image attachments. It's been worked-around by showing them in separate windows which is messy but the best that can be done with the current forum software.

Herald1360 · 22nd Jul 2014, 11:45 pm

So that's why the photo presentation changed when we got "upgraded" from XP at work!

I'll stop wondering why?, now

Paul Stenning · 23rd Jul 2014, 8:27 am

Yes, it was changed last November - https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/...d.php?t=101497

22nd Jul 2014, 11:42 am	#1
Welsh Anorak Dekatron Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: North Wales, UK. Posts: 6,928	PMs not accessible Hi there For some reason I can't access my PMs - I just get diverted to a holding page then back to the beginning again. Any ideas? Glyn

22nd Jul 2014, 12:32 pm	#2
Paul Stenning Administrator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cardiff Posts: 9,073	Re: PMs not accessible No problems here and no other reported issues. Nothing has changed on the software here in ages. __________________ Paul Stenning Forum Admin/Owner and BVWS Webmaster

22nd Jul 2014, 1:41 pm	#3
Welsh Anorak Dekatron Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: North Wales, UK. Posts: 6,928	Re: PMs not accessible Hi Paul Odd. It went wrong last week, and is the same on both my computers in separate locations, both running XP and Chrome. However, all is well when I use my phone or use IE instead. Oh well - probably something in Chrome that doesn't like me! Glyn

22nd Jul 2014, 1:45 pm	#4
Paul Stenning Administrator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cardiff Posts: 9,073	Re: PMs not accessible I wouldn't be surprised if there are odd issues with some modern browsers. It's probably something we will see an increase of until such time as I sort out what to replace this elderly version of vBulletin with and have the time to do so. __________________ Paul Stenning Forum Admin/Owner and BVWS Webmaster

22nd Jul 2014, 2:02 pm	#5
Welsh Anorak Dekatron Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: North Wales, UK. Posts: 6,928	Re: PMs not accessible Hi Paul Well, it's hardly a problem for me to use another browser - just glad I've found a way round it. At least you'll know if anyone else experiences this problem. Many thanks Glyn

22nd Jul 2014, 5:04 pm	#6
AC/HL Dekatron Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 9,643	Re: PMs not accessible The general recommendation is that if you are still using XP, at least do not use IE. I don't want to stir the XP hornet's nest yet again, as it's been comprehensively exhausted, but the combination is just too vulnerable for a variety of reasons. I still use XP on my Workshop computer, so It's not a self-righteous moan, just good advice.

22nd Jul 2014, 6:06 pm	#7
Paul Stenning Administrator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cardiff Posts: 9,073	Re: PMs not accessible I use Firefox as my main browser and have no problems accessing the forum with it. I'm currently running Firefox ESR 24.6.0. There were some issues with Internet Explorer 11 here with displaying image attachments. It's been worked-around by showing them in separate windows which is messy but the best that can be done with the current forum software. __________________ Paul Stenning Forum Admin/Owner and BVWS Webmaster

22nd Jul 2014, 11:45 pm	#8
Herald1360 Dekatron Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Leominster, Herefordshire, UK. Posts: 16,536	Re: PMs not accessible So that's why the photo presentation changed when we got "upgraded" from XP at work! I'll stop wondering why?, now __________________ ....__________ ....\|____\|\|__\|__\_____ .=.\| _---\__\|__\|_---_\|. .........O..Chris....O

23rd Jul 2014, 8:27 am	#9
Paul Stenning Administrator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cardiff Posts: 9,073	Re: PMs not accessible Yes, it was changed last November - https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/...d.php?t=101497 __________________ Paul Stenning Forum Admin/Owner and BVWS Webmaster