Vista and Getting into the Chatroom

[keptin 0]

It looks like no one has actually posted a solution to this......the concensus so far is that you're SOL, but I've got a answer.

 

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/...pc/default.mspx

 

Microsoft released Virtual PC 2007 a few days ago FOR FREE. It is something that no Vista user should be without right now do to the incompatability of some programs. Simply install it on your PC and then start it up with your Win XP (Win 2000, Win 98, Win 95....etc.) boot/startup disk and install the OS on the virtual partition.

 

This acts as a complete OS, so you will have to install programs through it (vs. running them from vista on it). You wil also have to register XP; you may need to call microsoft and tell the microsoft voice assistant that you wish to "talk to a representative", to get someone in person in order to recieve your activation key.

 

 

 

btw, as soon as you get it setup, go through and install the updates for Virtual PC so you dont have a lagging mouse, etc.

 

 

 

I've been using the chat system fine through VPC with XP SP2 installed on it....along with a few other programs that arent vista-supported yet.

[Webmaster 20]

I don't take credit for the end solution. Just for posting it. :rolleyes:

 

SYMPTOMS:

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If, when loading the chat room, the blue loading bar appears for a very long time, and the chat room applet never comes up, the following may help you to immediately resolve the problem. This problem is also associated with very slow page loading using Firefox, and slow eMail sending/retrieval using Thunderbird.

 

The following solution applies to Windows Vista users only.

 

SOLUTION:

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The Windows Vista TCP Stack has been re-written. The following solution appears to correct many internet-related issues with Windows Vista, and seems to resolve the problem. There should be no negative effects from performing the following; but we have provided you with instructions for undoing this should you feel it necessary.

 

Part I: Disable TCP Autotuning

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1. Click the Start (Windows Logo) icon

2. Select 'All Programs'

3. Select 'Accessories'

4. Right-Click on 'Command Prompt'

5. Click 'Run as Administrator'

6. A dialog box will ask you to confirm. Click the 'Continue' button to proceed.

7. Type: netsh interface tcp set global autotuning=disabled

8. Press 'Enter'

9. The message 'Ok.' should appear.

10. Type: exit

 

Part II: Empty your Java Cache

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11. Visit the chat rooms.

12. The Java icon will appear in your task icon list in the lower-right hand corner of your screen

13. Right-click the Java (coffee-cup) icon and select 'Open Control Panel'

14. Under 'Temporary Internet Files', click 'Settings'

15. Click the 'Delete Files...' button

16. A window titled 'Delete Temporary Files' will appear. Make sure all options are checked and click 'OK'

17. Click 'OK' to exit the 'Temporary File Settings' window.

18. Click 'OK' to exit the Java Control Panel

 

Part III: Empty your browser's cache

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11. Clear your browser's cache.

12. Shut down all instances of your web browser.

 

That's all. You may now try to load the chat applet.

 

This issue is likely to work itself out in the near future as future updates of Windows Vista and Java are released to the public -- once these updates have been released, your users will not be required to go through the above procedure.

 

How to Un-do the above steps

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If, for any reason at all, you need to undo the above procedure, follow these steps:

1. Click the Start (Windows Logo) icon

2. Select 'All Programs'

3. Select 'Accessories'

4. Right-Click on 'Command Prompt'

5. Click 'Run as Administrator'

6. A dialog box will ask you to confirm. Click the 'Continue' button to proceed.

7. Type: netsh interface tcp set global autotuninglevel=normal

8. Press 'Enter'

9. The message 'Ok.' should appear.

10. Type: exit

[jeff 0]

Ok, little problem here.

 

I upgraded to Windows Vista Home Premium Edition last week. Now, even though I have re-installed Java and all that, it still won't load the chatroom in IE 7.0 or Firefox. Anyone have any solutions to my problem??

 

 

-Hawser

go back to Windows xp or restart from the binging