Thank you for this link. My problems with NT started after I installed a Yahoo Messenger, but I don't think it had anything to do with that, but rather, if anything, something I did wrong in the process. I have since uninstalled it, with no changes or improvements. Since that time: I cannot use emoticons in my text; I cannot use quick links to send PM's from the board [or for any reason - quick links just does not respond]. I now have to hit the line below "Thank You for signing in, billie" in order to get into the forums, whereas I did not before. I have to manually erase "Your Name" before I can enter my name in logging in, whereas before it just disappeared when I began typing my name. There are other little changes which I am not thinking to mention right now. All the changes are not dysfunctional, but rather just worrisome, because I don't understand them. I WOULD like to be able to use Smilies in my text. The "Disable Smilies in Text" button at bottom of message page is NOT checked, in case you were wondering. I am sorry to be such an internet ignoramous, but I just love the forums and can't stop using it no matter how many difficulties arise. Thank You All for anything suggestions or help.

Hi billie - I merged your newest post into this thread so it stays all together, it will be easier to keep track of what steps we have tried already.

I also changed your reply box settings does it look any different to you- do the similes show on the side of it?

Thank You for the Changes! No, I don't see anything different yet, but I have not been on long - just a few minutes while waiting for my case manager. Yes, the smilies are on the right, just as they have always been. They just don't respond when clicked anymore like they used to. Again, Bless You for helping me. I yearn for the days when I used to be capable and a helpER. But we must live with what we have. Blessings - billie

Why don't you try installing the Firefox browser - many of us prefer it over IE and it just might fix your forum viewing problems-

here is the page where you can learn about it & download it -
http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/security/

I think you will like it.

Firefox Help & Tutorials -
http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/

Firefox tips & tricks-
http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/tips/

Billie, go to the bottom left of this message and click onto "Post Reply".

Now scroll down to the icons directly under there. You will see a heading called "Additional Options".

Under "miscellaneous options" you will see 3 boxes.

The first two can be ticked, but make sure the bottom one is NOT ticked.

That one says "Disable smilies in text".

she might need to click on the little arrows to the right side of the Additional Options bar to make the area open up.

good idea , I hadn't thought of that.

It's not ticked. I have checked that. Thank You for your suggestion. billie

I used the first link to clear my cache. I was afraid to use the others, as I did not understand them when I opened them. Bless You for your help. I will come back and use the others when I am smarter. Sign me, No Hx of Computer Education - billie

You mean Unclick them? Thanks - billie

Dear Jo Mar, the Computer Genius,

That's kind of like asking me to fly out the window without even spreading my arms! I will try it when I am smarter. In the meantime, I have asked for help in removing a new message, dated 8-9-09, from jackie66, from my User CP page. I have read this message, but it is the only one that I have been unable to move, open, or delete since I read it. I don't know that this could be the problem, but I had no problems prior to the problem with this message. Probably just coincidental, but what do I know? Nothing, that's what. I would give anything for your abilities, as I love the forum, and my best friends are in here! billie