[flada]

Firefox isn't a search engine, it is a browser. I'm using it right now. I've never had a problem with the internet disappearing. If I ever do, I will call Al Gore to complain.

[Kay]

Yes, one of my investment sites kicks me off because of Firefox and they told me their system did not allow Firefox. As soon as I mentioned it, they knew about the problem with Firefox. I have to use Internet Explorer on their site.

Perhaps it is the company that is incompatible and not your computer.

[Larry Lucido]

the internet items just disappear

You broke the internet.

[Buddy B]

Firefox is not a Search Engine. It is a browser.

In the upper right corner you will see a "G" in a box. "G" is for Google.

Click on the "G" and a drop-down will appear with other Icons to click on, etc.

I suggest you stick with Google Search Engine as you learn.

[Buddy B]

Google

[Buddy B]

Rip Off Report - Google Search

[ThePythonicCow]

Just in the last week, Firefox came out with a new version 1.5.0.1 of their browser, which fixes some bug and incompatibilities. If this is your lucky day, perhaps they fixed whatever bugs you are seeing.

What version of Firefox are you using? To find out:

1. See along the top where it says

   File Edit View Go Bookmarks Tools Help

2. Click on [ Help ]
3. Click on [ About Mozilla Firefox ]
4. Look for the word "version" in the little window that pops up.
5. What number is after it? Likely it is either 1.0 or 1.5 something.

If it is something less than 1.5.0.1, then consider upgrading at http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/ .

[martin_fierro]

I'm not sure whether these will be the definitive cures for your problem, but:

• Make sure you have the most recent version of Firefox installed (Help --> About Firefox --> should be Version 1.5.0.1) -- if not, download the latest update here
• download and install a free little program called Firetune which optimizes Firefox for your computer and internet connection speed. Be sure to closely follow the instructions.

[carlr]

I have been using Firefox since I dumped AOL a little while ago.

I set Yahoo as the home page and downloaded the Google toolbar.
It works fine for me.

I would rather use Opera but on my crap dial up,it has problems with images,losing them if I scroll down a page and having to start over when I scroll back.

[righttackle44]

Thanks, everybody, for your continued help.
You have NO idea how much I appreciate it.
As I said, Freepers are generous, great
people.

Jim

[Condor51]

I don't know if you got your answer but I think maybe you have a default setting goofing you up.

I use Firefox and just entered "Rip Off Report" into the Google search box in the upper right hand corner and had no problem either in opening a new Google Window or then opening the Rip Off Report Web page from the link.

Try this:

1. Tools
   
2. Options
   
3. Content
   • Load Images Box - Check
     
   • Enable Java Box - Check
     
   • Enable Java script Box - Check

That might do the trick