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Anyone else having problems?
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Thanks Mike, so we're sure it's your machine, in that it's specific to it. Let's see if the change to SSL cert helps then go from there... I'll tell you when I've done it.
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Mike. Are you registered here by any chance
http://www.woodworkuk.co.uk
It’s about the only other site I frequent that is not using a security cert
Just wondered how you get on there?
Bob
http://www.woodworkuk.co.uk
It’s about the only other site I frequent that is not using a security cert
Just wondered how you get on there?
Bob
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Mike G":2h8q03b2 said:
OK - not worth joining just to test - I don't think it is your sort of place anyway :lol:
The traffic level is very low indeed these days. I only pop in now and then to see if anyone needs motor help and that is rare nowadays.
Bob
Mike G":nrnep2xo said:
Been out cladding Mike, in for some lunch now so will look at it now while I’m eating. Is it still happening with the same regularity?
Cert requested Mike, just need to wait for the certificate company to provide it to the hosts then I'll action getting it applied to the forum.
Mike G
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Have you fiddled with anything, Mark?
The problem seems cured. I haven't had an issue all day. I haven't changed anything at all since yesterday, when it was a complete nightmare, and haven't even switched off the computer in the interim. Maybe, just maybe, we're out of the woods, and I can look forward to actually posting some woodwork.
The problem seems cured. I haven't had an issue all day. I haven't changed anything at all since yesterday, when it was a complete nightmare, and haven't even switched off the computer in the interim. Maybe, just maybe, we're out of the woods, and I can look forward to actually posting some woodwork.
Mike G":38tnfcnb said:
Nope, I’s touched nuffink guv!
Welcome to the world of computers and troubleshooting! I’ve lost count of the number of times issues just go away as quickly as they arrive with nary a by your leave!
Let’s keep an eye on it for a bit because the cynic in me isn’t convinced we’ve seen the last of your gremlin...
If Mike hasn’t changed anything and Mark hasn’t changed anything then the ball is surely back in BT’s court.
Andyp":2tq4vwc0 said:
Mike might not have changed anything but that's not to say that Windows on his PC has decided to change something, somewhere, somehow. I doubt it's external to Mike since his wife's PC works fine.
Mike G":ppu2tno1 said:
Can I suggest, if you don't do so already, that, until you have complete confidence that the issue is resolved, you copy your posts before you hit submit.
Andyp":2hak7eyu said:
Mike was seeing the issue within seconds every time we looked at something new in his machine the other day so if he’s been clear all day then that is a monumental improvement. I agree it’s not 100% proof but it’s much better than previous.
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Mike,
It's just occured to me to ask are you using HTTP:// or HTTPS:// to connect to TWH2?
If you were using the latter then your browser might have objected/flagged a problem as the S on the end means it is looking for an SSL certificate when we currently don't have one. Add that to the possibility of hyper active security settings on your PC and it could explain your issue.
I always use http:// for THW2 and other sites where there is little or no need for security and save HTTPS:// for where it is such as banking and personal ID stuff.
Bob
It's just occured to me to ask are you using HTTP:// or HTTPS:// to connect to TWH2?
If you were using the latter then your browser might have objected/flagged a problem as the S on the end means it is looking for an SSL certificate when we currently don't have one. Add that to the possibility of hyper active security settings on your PC and it could explain your issue.
I always use http:// for THW2 and other sites where there is little or no need for security and save HTTPS:// for where it is such as banking and personal ID stuff.
Bob
Mike G
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Bob, I've no idea. I just click on my bookmark which takes me to the Board Index page. I would have got the bookmark originally by navigating to the page via a search engine, then clicking the bookmark icon.
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The address you are taken to should be right under your nose in the browser address bar towards the top of your screen and visible for every page you visit.Mike G":3ozs2rvj said:
Not hidden.
I’m only trying to help
Bob
As does the ipad. Safari address bar just reads www.thewoodhaven2.co.uk. Preceded with the words Not Secure
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OK I'm used to a browser that tells me where I am in full as well as where any link will take me should I click on it. Seems common sense to do so
However installing chrome which I think Mike is using, the trick is to right click on the bookmark, scroll down and click edit and the full destination is shown.
Obviously don't edit it but tell us what it says, then close the window.
Bob
However installing chrome which I think Mike is using, the trick is to right click on the bookmark, scroll down and click edit and the full destination is shown.
Obviously don't edit it but tell us what it says, then close the window.
Bob
Mike G
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9fingers":33h17myr said:
This is what I see in my address bar (along with a padlock with a red line through it):
www.thewoodhaven2.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f ... 956#p85956
I know. I didn't question that for a second.
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Have you still got Chrome installed as well Mike? The interesting bit will be to see the full address that you were using when you were having problems.
Bob
Bob
I see where you’re going Bob but it doesn’t matter. If you type http or https and it doesn’t exist then one of two things will happen (in every browser) it will either error or it will redirect you, it wouldn’t cause intermittent issues.
I appreciate your thought process but in this instance it’s not one to burn any more effort on. Let’s wait and see if Mike stays issue free and when the SSL cert comes through whether that changes anything.
I would be interested though to understand if any updates have been applied in the past 24-48 hours though.
I appreciate your thought process but in this instance it’s not one to burn any more effort on. Let’s wait and see if Mike stays issue free and when the SSL cert comes through whether that changes anything.
I would be interested though to understand if any updates have been applied in the past 24-48 hours though.
Mike G":lbnuv4ou said:
When you say “isn’t working” in what way Mike?
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TrimTheKing":3qgkdsrp said:
In my browser if you ask for http and there is no certificate it connects fine.
if you ask for https and there is no certificate, a padlock lights up red as a warning. I the event that a cert is there but out of date it asks if you want to accept an exception or quit. This is a development of Netscape which has been my browser of choice since late 80s as at the time, it was the only one with integrated mail and what we used at work on the good old mac plus machines.
Bob
Yep, as I said, if it doesn’t exist it will redirect you to the one that does exist. What other messages it gives you will depend on the browser but none of the options will cause the issues Mike was seeing.
Mike G
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Now I got this error message:
General Error
You are not allowed to access this file.
Please notify the board administrator or webmaster: admin@thewoodhaven2.co.uk
General Error
You are not allowed to access this file.
Please notify the board administrator or webmaster: admin@thewoodhaven2.co.uk