Why do I keep getting booted off?
 

I don't know what is wrong, but every now and then I get booted off of the forum and I cannot sign on. The only way I can get back on is to locate one of my posts and copy my "Yorkiemom" and then paste it into the little sign on box... Does anyone know what is wrong here? Or does anyone know how to fix this?

Cathie

cathie, it might be your firewall. also make sure you have added neurotalk ( copy the url from your browser) to your browsers list of safe sites. neurotalk does use cookies. that is how it "remembers" you not only when you first log on...but when you from page to page.

be sure when you log in that you check the box to "remember me". clicking the log out button cears the cookies. you have to re-enter your screen name and password.

you have my email addy. email me anytime you need help.

I hate firewalls!!!
 

I have a friend who constantly emails me. We met on my forum "Parents of Young Adults with Aspergers". We continued to communicate via e-mail but then BOOM. Firewall problems.

Well, every time she writes me and I reply, I get a MAILOR DAMON e-mail letting me know that her CALTRANS FIREWALL SPAM BLOCKER will not let me send her any e-mails.

So how is a person supposed to correspond with a person who can't receive any emails because their email server won't let them get any e-mails?.

I HATE FIREWALLS!!!

Melody

hi melody,

can you try a different email account? she might not realize that her firewall or her ISP has your email server blocked.

also...if she has any keywords programed into a spam blocker program...it can zap you and put you on their "banned" list. i had a friend get put on my banned list when she emailed a questions apout a certain RX that we ALL get spam about. :rolleyes:

Well, since I can't email her anymore, I sent her a message through my forum "Parents of Young Adults with Asperger" She can't post there for some reason but she can read the postings. She saw my post to her. SHE THEN E-MAILED ME, TELLING ME HER FIREWALL THING WAS ACTING UP!!! She thought it was fixed the next day.

Guess what??? It's not fixed. I absolutely told her to get a hotmail account.
I don't think she knows how to do this.

Please, don't ask!!!! lol
Melody

Okey Dokey....
 

I am using aol, which my husband insists I need to get rid of. It does cause a lot of problems, but I have about 150 Favorite Places saved and I would have to manually transfer them to another account, along with manually transferring my address book.

I don't see any way to put NeuroTalk in my browser's safe sites. There doesn't seem to be a place for that.

???
Cathie :)

If I had AOL and I had to get rid of it and let's say I had to change my internet provider, I would copy and paste the URL (up top), (I'd paste it into a microsoft word document, naming it NEUROTALK).

Then, when you change providers and you go on the internet, just go to your NEUROTALK document, copy the URL address (stands for Universal Resource Locater, bet you didn't know that did you????).

Then once you are at your home page of your new internet provider, simply paste the address into the thing on top of your screen, then you'll be taken to NEUROTALK. Then you simply put it in your favorite places.

I have Internet explorer 7.0. So if I am at a website that I want to keep, there are two little stars on the left of my screen. The right star is what I click on, it prompts me to save it to my favorite places, and VOILA , I have FAVORITES.

It's much simpler after you change internet providers.

I used to have AOL. It's so easy, anybody can do it, I know. But once you change and learn a new thing, well, you remember it and it's no big deal.

I have Verizon DSL which uses Internet Explorer as the browser.
But other people use FIREFOX, and others.

I like to keep it simple. Now my son on the other hand (and he's autistic mind you), well, he has browsers that he pays for, he has a special kind of modem thing (that he pays extra for), he has firewalls (that he pays for), I could never have or do the stuff he knows how to do. Boggles the mind.
For example, I once called him on the phone and asked him "how do I do updates on Windows XP?" Now there are easy way to do this, (Windows does it automatically and prompts you), or you can do it manually, which is better for the computer, better for your system, but who on earth can do this?? Not me!!! Well, he wasn't even at the computer, he was laying on his bed and he walks me through about 100 steps, one after the other, and I updated my whole system. Took me a good 30 minutes. My son, never even got off his bed to go to his computer. He saw the whole thing in his mind.
I couldn't do this if you gave me a thousand bucks.

He's got a computer set up like I can't imagine. Just too bad he can't apply himself in the workforce. With his brain, he could have made a lot of money.

Melody

Reply to "Why do I keep getting booted off?"
 

Have you been bathing as frequently as you know you should?

The moderators are trained to detect things like that.

cathie...you can keep your aol stuff free if you change to another isp. it won't be your browser anymore. i'll email you the links about it.

you know i have aol too. only until after we move. i did set up a gmail account and emailed myself the links i saved. just drag the little heart on your favorites to an email. took me about 10 minutes.

hehehe wings...shush! don't you go telling all my secrets. :D

David, that's the funniest thing I ever read!!!

Mel

OK....
 

Running right in to take a quick shower to see if that has any effect... :)

Cathie

Cathie,
OMG !! ........... DON'T ...... RUN !!!
DON'T........... RUN .... !!!
;) :)

Kind of a long shower... :)
 

2 days, but it did not seem to have any effect... I got booted off again tonight...

Cathie :)

Hey Curious...
 

I thought I saved your email address, but NOT... What happens after you copy the heart to a file. Do you have to enter each Favorite into the new place?

I am still getting booted off, don't know why. I am on Verizon FIOS and still using aol...
Cathie

2 hints...
 

I don't know much about computers....
but I have learned here that:

1) only use the little box in the upper right corner to log in. The big box in
the log in screen itself does not work well for me for some reason.

2) this site does boot you off if you are not using the functions after a
time limit. In other words you cannot stay logged on forever (I can't).
Is this what you mean booted off? I have the log in set to type in my
password each time...no saving of it. If you are making a long post, it will boot you off too (this happens to me sometimes).

I don't always log in, sometimes I just read as a guest. This simplifies things a lot! I only log on to post.

Frustration...
 

It just booted me off again a few minutes ago. I don't know what the problem is.

I am only signing on in the box in the upper right hand corner, and I don't ever use any of the functions, because I am on a Mac and lots of times you can't do with a Mac on some forums, what you can on a PC. Most of my posts are not that long.

"Curious" helped me out before, but I have misplaced her email address.

Maybe it is our new service, which is Verizon FIOS.

Despite the rain today, which usually does a number on me painwise, I am having a reasonably good day. I have 5 squirrels entertaining me in the front yard, 1 in the back and 3 fat Mallard ducks who are crashed, sawing logs, by their feed dish in the front... 3 Yorkies are policing things to make sure there are no infractions committed... All of this on a city lot 60x120, that is mostly house...

Now, if I could just get my computer under control. :) :) :)

Cathie

I have Verizon DSL and used dial up before that - no problems- but I don't know much about FIOS.

I'm thinking it probably has something to do with the settings on your computer or browser.

can you try downloading the FireFox browser and see if that might make a difference for you?
OH -looks like they recommend these for MACs-
http://www.pure-mac.com/webb.html

Cathie,

I use Firefox on a PC running Windows XP and have never had problems with this site. Things may work very different on a Mac. Have you tried working with the moderators? They're great, and deal with a lot of problems on all the forums. Use a private message to one of them listed on the bottom.

Please keep us informed. Thanks.

cathie...you have mail. :)

i have ducks in my swimming pool gain today.

Verizon FIOS is the latest internet thing. It's Fiber Optics and it's supposed to be the fastest thing (even faster than cable modems and DSL).

BUT.... if you keep getting booted off, this is what I would say to FIOS.

OFF WITH THEIR HEADS!!!!

lol

hope things improve soon.

Melody

Couple of possibilities . . .
 

Cathie,

I assume that you are not having such problems on other sites. If by chance you are, then that would indicate a number of other things to look at.

But assuming that is not the case . . . I would first check out your firewall. One test would be to disable it while you are on this site and see what happens. To be safe, just make sure you re-enable it before surfing anywhere else.

I also assume you are using IE as your browser. You should start your system in Safe Mode with Networking. Do not open any other programs except IE and see if you can stay connected on this site.

Also, IE has a Repair utility. But for some strange reason, it is hidden away. You need to go to Control Panel, then Add or Remove Programs, then locate the entry for IE. Once you click on it, the Repair option will be offered.

I would strongly endorse the use of Firefox as a browser of choice. In any event, it would be good for you to install it (very simple process) and see if anything changes in terms of staying connected.

If you need further help with any of these things, let me know. It can be frustrating to isolate a problem like this. But if you really want to fix the issue, these are the things that need to be done. Hopefully, the solution will follow naturally.

rafi

Oops . . . forgot this
 

What version of IE are you using? I would guess IE6. It could be worthwhile to upgrade to the latest version . . IE7. No reason to do so right away . . . wait to see how the "tests" turn out. Egads, now I am even turning a computer problem into a medical PN simulation. Time for a break.

rafi

Rfinney:

I have to ask a question. I have verizon dsl with Internet Explore 7 as my browser. I used to have AOL which used its own browser, right?

My son told me to get Firefox, something about it's more stable, it's better, etc. etc. (I have no idea why he feels this way, and I've never had a problem with IE7 at all!!

So why would a person switch browswers? I mean, what are the benefits.

And lets say I decided to go with Firefox. After downloading it, I assume it would self install, right? So what happens to my IE 7??

And if I ever decide to switch to Firefox, and this might sound dumb but I really don't know the answer..... when I turn on my computer in the morning, what is on my desktop??? an icon for Firefox??? that I would just click on and I would get on the internet and would everything look the same?

Right now, as I type this, the top of my screen says NEUROTALK Communities - Reply to Topic - Windows Internet Explorer.

I assume (if I changed browsers), the ending would say Firefox Explorer????

Thanks for answering. I just don't know why one browser is better than another browser

Melody

from my experience the Mozilla Firefox or the Netscape browser load the web pages and sites much faster than IE 6 or IE 7.
I have used all 3 and Firefox is my favorite, then Netscape and lastly IE.
something about it just seems very slow when I have done comparisons.


All you do is download Firefox - make sure it goes to a place you can find it!
I usually make a special folder on my desktop named downloads and send all of them to it.

when download is done - go to that saved folder or file- and double click it -and it will do the install and ask you a few questions- for most just of them just click yes or hit enter unless you want to change something.

It will make desktop icons for you too so when all done just click on that and it will open up and be ready to use.
When opened you can click on Tools and go to the options to tweak any settings that you want to change.

IE will still be there also for use too -you can pick which ever one you want to use.

Mel- it will say Mozilla Firefox

Mel,

jo55 has provided a lot of useful info. I will say that while most folks feel Firefox opens pages a bit faster, some find it a bit slower. I don't think speed is the main reason why most Firefox users love it.

First, Firefox is more secure. It is debatable how much this is due to the fact that most "bad stuff" is targeted at IE, but I do think that the consensus is that Firefox is built to be safer. This might not be too important for web users who are pretty conservative in their surfing - that is, they visit a forum or two, and then just other mainstream sites, do not visit or download from more questionable sites, etc.

Second, Firefox is infinitely customizable. When you first install it, you just get a basic configuration. It may be all some users need, but the vast majority install any number of "extensions." It is these add-on pieces that make each Firefox installation unique. You can add things that will do just a HUGE number of functions, many of them specialized for a particular site or task. This is what I love the best about the program - I am constantly adding and subtracting, as new extensions are created. BTW, these extensions are as easy as could be to install.

As jo55 indicates, it is at least worthwhile to download Firefox and install it. You will still be able to use IE. Use it for a bit and see what you think. There is no harm at all in just leaving it on your system if you end up not using it. Or just go to Add and Remove Programs and uninstall it.

One consideration: even if you really end up liking and using Firefox, do not remove IE from your system. You need it to do things like install Windows Updates and other Hotfixes (there are workarounds so that some folks do actually remove IE, but not recommended unless you are technically proficient).

As for AOL - it did supply a browser - I think a branded version of IE - but you could use your own. I can't imagine that has changed. So AOL users can use Firefox if they wish - perhaps after some minor adjustments.

rafi

Hi Rafi and everybody:
Okay, let' see if I have this straight.
I go to Firefox and download it and save it to a folder. I then install it.
After I install it and reboot my computer, and I want to go on the internet, I'll see an icon on my computer that said "Firefox" (is that the icon, or what does it look like, is it a symbol or something?).

Right now, when I go on the internet, I click on the E thing (that indicates Internet Explorer). So what will the icon for Mozilla Firefox on the desktop that will bring me to the internet, what will it look like?

So after I click on the forefox thing, will I be at the same homepage I have now?? I have MSN.COM.

And I assume at the top of the page the last words will say WINDOWS MOZILLA EXPLORER???

How am I doing so far??

And what do you mean, that you can still use Internet Explorer 7 even if you have Firefox as your browser. And what do you mean by extensions, that firefox lets you do extensions. And add on pieces.... I have no idea what this means.

How can you use two browsers at the same time? Are you saying that because you have both icons on the desktop you can use either one and it will take you to the internet?

Sorry to sound dumb but I'm completely self taught here and even though my son's a blooming genius, we have no contact with him. He's the one I would ask in this case. But since I can't I have to pick YOUR brains in this one!!!

Thanks guys.
Melody

here's a webpage that has the download link and the ICON that will be on your desktop is the logo that is shown {orange fox wrapped around the world}.
The site has more info on the clickable links too-
http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/

[How can you use two browsers at the same time? Are you saying that because you have both icons on the desktop you can use either one and it will take you to the internet?]

Yes you can just click on either the IE or the Firefox Icon and use either one you want to use.

when you have 2 or more browsers installed they each will ask if you want it to be the default - I usually set the Firefox as default but you can still use either one.
default just means if you click a link on a page or in your email that default browser will be the one used.

The home page will be the firefox page but you can change that - I always make Google my home page.

I don't really pay attention to what the top of the page says- it just tells you where you are on a website and what browser you are using - but it would say - Mozilla Firefox.

What about
 

all the favorites you have saved with IE?

when you use Firefox it will ask if you want to import bookmarks/favorites.
so just say yes and they will be copied into FF.

Oh the stuff I learn from you guys. Believe me, when I can, I pay it forward.
The other night I spent two hours (probably more) hooking up filters and then putting in the dsl line for the two 80 year old people who live downstairs from me. Just imagine me speaking italian for two hours, using a computer where the screen and everything on it is IN ITALIAN!!
Then the tech guy from verizon online dsl is speaking to me FROM THE PHILLIPINES. I never laughed so hard in all my life.

But I did it. And now the 80 year old italian guy who lives downstairs can now go on his computer while his 80 year old wife gets to talk on the phone!!! I can't wait until he wants me to hook up a webcam so he can see his great grandchildren!!!! This will be so cool!!!!

Ain't technology grand?????

lol
Thanks for all the information.
Melody

Hey Richard
 

Somehow, I missed coming back to this thread. I am on a Mac, using OSX 10.3.9 and AOL 10.3.7.
Cathie

Cathie . . .

I am not very familiar with Macs. What browser are you using? AOL is just the service provider. Are you running the type of Mac setup that allows running of Windows programs? I believe it is the Parallels interface that does this.