Windows 7 service pack 1 compatability issues.

#1 02-04-2011, 05:04 PM

Since installing service pack 1 and the all new Internet Explorer 9 yesterday I have encountered a few problems. For example;

There have apparently been no new posts for the last day. amongst others revolving around a general delay or absense in all kinds of refreshing and updating pages.

I just thought I'd let you folks know in case you were tempted to update.

Kaere · #2 02-04-2011, 05:07 PM

Someone else had this issue the other day - I had no advice at all. If you find a solution, please post it :)

#3 02-04-2011, 05:31 PM

I had to make changes to my website to accommodate internet explorer 9. Having only been on the market now for a few weeks people are still scrambling to update their sites (IE 9 is not being considered mainstream for those that will fall behind the times). Internet explorer 9 is probably the best browser out there on the market, but like most internet explorer releases they are not backwards compatible with prior releases.

innerlight · #4 02-04-2011, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Shim

I had to make changes to my website to accommodate internet explorer 9. Having only been on the market now for a few weeks people are still scrambling to update their sites (IE 9 is not being considered mainstream for those that will fall behind the times). Internet explorer 9 is probably the best browser out there on the market, but like most internet explorer releases they are not backwards compatible with prior releases.

It could also be as simple as that. The plugin is not supported by the new version of internet explorer and is causing issues with working properly. Downside to that would be then that a new plugin would have to be installed that is compatible.

norseman · #5 02-04-2011, 05:40 PM

I got a new PC, 64-bit, Windows 7. Tried to download Firefox 4 - no no ! Tried to load IE 9 - no no ! Had to resort to System Recovery. Adobe cant do 64-bit. The list just goes on. I now have to use IE 32-bit.
One thing about the Windows 7 - in two months I have had over 80 updates - that should be a warning !

Look on the geeky-nerd forums - loads of complaints !

#6 02-04-2011, 05:44 PM

I haven't had any issues, and I mostly use Google Chrome. I only have other browsers installed for site testing. Google Chrome hasn't been an issue on a 64 bit Windows 7 computer. So I recommend the browser...

innerlight · #7 02-04-2011, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by norseman

I got a new PC, 64-bit, Windows 7. Tried to download Firefox 4 - no no ! Tried to load IE 9 - no no ! Had to resort to System Recovery. Adobe cant do 64-bit. The list just goes on. I now have to use IE 32-bit.
One thing about the Windows 7 - in two months I have had over 80 updates - that should be a warning !

Look on the geeky-nerd forums - loads of complaints !

That is a problem any forum, website, or computer will have. Capatability issues. 64-bit is not used much, and 32 is used. Some places use flash and flash is not supported by Mac.

So no matter what computer you use you have a chance that some place you visit may have a problem.

I had IE and firefox at one time. I had to switch back and forth as some pages would not work in IE, and some would not work in firefox.

#8 03-04-2011, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by norseman

I got a new PC, 64-bit, Windows 7. Tried to download Firefox 4 - no no ! Tried to load IE 9 - no no ! Had to resort to System Recovery. Adobe cant do 64-bit. The list just goes on. I now have to use IE 32-bit.
One thing about the Windows 7 - in two months I have had over 80 updates - that should be a warning !

Look on the geeky-nerd forums - loads of complaints !

I haven't had any problems and I'm a geek/nerd.. also on the forums I visit last I checked (arstechnica.com) I haven't seen any problems..

What I am super surprised by and I've been running IE9 64bit for 2 weeks now.. is that fricking flash finally works on 64 bit.. all I can remember is for the last 2-4 years you ran vista 64 bit IE.. no flash.. you ran windows 7 IE7 64 bit.. no working flash.. and now I notice per IE9.. flash 64 bit works.. yah..

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Originally Posted by Neville

Since installing service pack 1 and the all new Internet Explorer 9 yesterday I have encountered a few problems. For example;

There have apparently been no new posts for the last day. amongst others revolving around a general delay or absense in all kinds of refreshing and updating pages.

I just thought I'd let you folks know in case you were tempted to update.

I haven't noticed this.. but maybe I just don't care..

Been running sp1 for 3-4 weeks and I think.. IE9 for 2 weeks..

BTW.. there is really nothing in sp1.. except for Remote Desktops fix's per my reading..

#9 03-04-2011, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by norseman

I got a new PC, 64-bit, Windows 7. Tried to download Firefox 4 - no no ! Tried to load IE 9 - no no ! Had to resort to System Recovery. Adobe cant do 64-bit. The list just goes on. I now have to use IE 32-bit.
One thing about the Windows 7 - in two months I have had over 80 updates - that should be a warning !

Look on the geeky-nerd forums - loads of complaints !

That is why I still have Windows XP! When I bought my new custom built computer, the service techs at the shop warned me that everyone was having problems with Windows 7. They said they'd had nothing but complaints and hated it with a passion! I was strongly advised to consider sticking with XP, which they were able to install. I did and I have never regretted that choice. If the day comes when XP no longer functions and/or is no longer supported by Windows (don't you just love their strong-arm tactics to force people into purchasing or accepting their new softward??!!??) I will take the plunge and convert to a MacIntosh system. It really is the safest and best, not prone to viruses and the like, and the only reason I've resisted it thus far is because of my familiarity with Windows and reluctance to learn a new system. However, I'm prepared to do so if Windows forces my hand!

NightSpirit · #10 13-04-2011, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by norseman

I got a new PC, 64-bit, Windows 7. Tried to download Firefox 4 - no no ! Tried to load IE 9 - no no ! Had to resort to System Recovery. Adobe cant do 64-bit. The list just goes on. I now have to use IE 32-bit.
One thing about the Windows 7 - in two months I have had over 80 updates - that should be a warning !

Look on the geeky-nerd forums - loads of complaints !

You mentioned adobe. Now I know there are different adobe programs, but i'm wondering now if the issue with my adobe photoshop not working, is to do with 64-bit...hmmmm...