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Old 28-03-2013, 10:21 AM   #1
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Question FF Not Windows 8 Friendly ???

I have a new pc with Windows 8 and when I log or change pages the cursor spins for about 15 seconds before the page loads. Doesn't happen with any other site or when I had 7 . Is there an issue with 8 and FF ?? Thanx

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Old 28-03-2013, 11:08 AM   #2
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I don't have Windows 8 however I have set-up a couple of laptops for family friends and didn't like it and wont be using it, hopefully someone else can help you with your issue.
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Old 28-03-2013, 11:32 AM   #3
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Windows 8 causes no issues for me using Ford Forums on my HP 650 notebook.
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Old 28-03-2013, 11:33 AM   #4
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I've been running windows 8 for 12 months++ and don't have any issues. What browser are you using?
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Old 28-03-2013, 11:38 AM   #5
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No issues for me either with Windows 8. I don't like it either though.
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Old 28-03-2013, 12:25 PM   #6
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I've been running windows 8 for 12 months++ and don't have any issues. What browser are you using?
IE 10 when I download Firefox I get Delta Search as well!!!! so no Firefox
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Old 28-03-2013, 12:47 PM   #7
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Not sure what's worse, win8 or FF!

Try Chrome instead, much better browser.
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Google Chrome is without a doubt the best browser. I stopped using IE around version 6, and firefox on version 8, they are both painful.
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Old 28-03-2013, 01:35 PM   #9
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Win 8 user, both internet explorer and chrome work fine.
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Old 28-03-2013, 02:02 PM   #10
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I've been using Google Chrome for the last 10 or so months now, after giving up on IE9 (Windows7). Its been good.
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Old 28-03-2013, 03:21 PM   #11
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Had Win8 for all of 1 week and AFF worked fine, no issues with Either Explorer or Chrome. Then went back to old faithful 7.
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I have a new pc with Windows 8 and when I log or change pages the cursor spins for about 15 seconds before the page loads. Doesn't happen with any other site or when I had 7 . Is there an issue with 8 and FF ?? Thanx
Try disabling some plugins, extensions, etc - could be causing some issues. Have read a few recent threads on whirlpool around Firefox disgust.

+1 Chrome, also have a choice of Safari, Opera, etc. I've been playing with Waterfox (64bit Firefox - still in beta)
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Old 28-03-2013, 04:47 PM   #13
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I have a new pc with Windows 8 and when I log or change pages the cursor spins for about 15 seconds before the page loads. Doesn't happen with any other site or when I had 7 . Is there an issue with 8 and FF ?? Thanx
are you running IE 10?
if so just clear the cache.
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Old 28-03-2013, 05:58 PM   #14
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I'm using Windows 8 with Chrome and everything works A-Okay. (hate the Win 8 design)
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Old 29-03-2013, 10:18 AM   #15
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Installed Firefox Nightly..no further problems...now to get my head around 8!!!!!!!!
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Old 29-03-2013, 12:13 PM   #16
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Installed Firefox Nightly..no further problems...now to get my head around 8!!!!!!!!
Windows 8 is good...... if you're using a Tablet or Smartphone. But on a Laptop (like i have) or on a Desktop it's... well... CRAP!!
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Old 29-03-2013, 03:52 PM   #17
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My PC is Win8 with ie10 and AFF runs fine on it.
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Windows 8 is a great big steaming pile of excrement IMO. I'll stick with Windows 7 thanks.
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