Windows 98 upgrade problem..Help

1/1/04 | me

[livesbygrace]

I need help from some of you computer-internet wizards out there. I recently downloaded all of the updates on microsoft.com for my windows 98 operating systems on BOTH of my computers, and now when I am on the internet, my scroll bar does not scroll down to where I left off reading. It skips a whole page and stops there. This is VERY distracting and I cannot get used to putting the pointer only a little way down, surfing is no fun anymore.

Is there a way to reset the scroll bar so that it will stop in the correct place?

[Lazamataz]

One: I think I recall Microsoft no longer supports '98.

Two: I have the same problem in Microsoft Internet Exploder and I'm on XP.

[fellowpatriot]

What version of IE are you using?

[ShadowAce]

Switch to Mozilla or Firebird.

[Petronski]

I know this does not answer your question, but I would recommend Mozilla 1.5, available free at mozilla.org. With it, you will avoid this and many other Microsoft headaches.

[John W]

Go to Contol Panel,Add/Remove Programs and remove Internet Explorer Q824145.Worked for me.Although I've found it seems to return with every update,I just keep canning it.

[netmilsmom]

You need to disable smooth scrolling. This is just a suggestion.
Go into tools, internet options, advanced, and you should see smooth scrolling in the browse section. Uncheck it. You should then reboot.

Hope this helps.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

Reinstall Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1.

Better yet, switch to Mozilla, but still repair IE because its DLLs are used by other applications.

[Bug]

I also suggest you switch to Mozilla. Its tabbed browsing, popup killer, and sidebar make surfing a dream. I've never looked back since I switched more than a year ago.

[Paleo Conservative]

What version of IE are you using?

If you aren't running IE 6, install it.

[Lazamataz]

You need to disable smooth scrolling.

(deep bass black voice) Hey baby... (jazz music starts in background).... you don't want to disable smooth scrolling... (hands you a glass of Shiraz)... baby, you want smooth scrollin' to begin.... (dims lights) .... awww yeah....

[livesbygrace]

Thank you all so much, I will try and get back to you...

[Paleo Conservative]

What speed are your processors? It may be time to get a new computer.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

Go to Contol Panel,Add/Remove Programs and remove Internet Explorer Q824145.Worked for me.Although I've found it seems to return with every update,I just keep canning it.

That's a cumulative vulnerability patch. You really should keep it on. If you install it according to the instructions you should be okay.

Reinsall IE6SP1 instead.

[BibChr]

Ever try Avant Browser, though? I love it.

Dan

[Petronski]

You damn right!

[alexandria]

First Lazamataz, there has been a recently relesed fix for your problem at the Microsoft update page. Has something to do with IE 6x and XP I heard.

livesbygrace, check your mouse settings first in the control panel and see if your settings for scroll are set for "one whole page" or 1-3 lines at a time.
After you set those where you want, reboot. Now, check your internet browser's preferances for mouse scroll settings. I know where they are for Mozilla but not for internet explorer. You can also check http://www.annoyances.org/ it has really good forum solutions for all window blinds. :o)

[modmans2ndcoming]

do what Rush did....Upgrade to a mac!!!!

[netmilsmom]

You so wile, Man!

[Lazamataz]

ExACTly the voice I was thinking.

You probably even can envision the sort of Jazz music that I thought of.