Annoying Browser Problem

Cerek the Barbaric · 12-23-2002, 05:50 AM

I use Internent Explorer as my browser and it has developed an annoying habit over the weekend. Whenever I access the internet, the top of the web pages are set about 1/2 an inch from the top of my screen.

The web page is maximized but still leaves that small gap at the top of the screen. I cannot "drag" the box to the top, it refuses to budge. The entire page is there, but the bottom of the page is below the bottom of the screen.

This problem ONLY occurs in my browser. Outlook Express works just fine. It also has nothing to do with my Vertical Controls (I tried that too).

Does anybody know what has caused this or have any suggestions on how I can fix it? While it isn't affecting the content of the web pages, it IS extremely annoying.

NiceWorg · 12-23-2002, 02:01 PM

Microsoft did it again...

But I don´t know. Maybe re-installing helps.

andrewas · 12-23-2002, 03:12 PM

Just a wild shot in the dark here, but try running adaware. Possibly some glitched spyware. But I woudnt bet on it.

Animal · 12-23-2002, 09:05 PM

I might be right out in left field here, but it sounds to me like your window is goofed. If you haven't already, try maximizing IE, or double clicking the title bar of IE explorer.

Sir Krustin · 12-23-2002, 09:35 PM

I'm with andrewas, sounds like the setup you get when you use one of those free net access providers that make you look at advertising while-u-surf.

Callum Kerr · 12-23-2002, 09:43 PM

Try restoring the window, (the opposite of maximise if you don't know) and then maximising it again...

Cerek the Barbaric · 12-24-2002, 08:14 AM

Thanks for the advice, everyone. I finally got at least one browser window to work properly by going into VIEW, choosing FULL SCREEN, then Restoring and Maximizing again. That did work...but ONLY on that one window.

I am running Windows XP, so if anybody knows some little, hidden command that I've activated to cause this, PLEASE tell me how to UN-activatete. It is REALLY annoying.

LennonCook · 12-25-2002, 05:32 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Cerek the Barbaric:
Thanks for the advice, everyone. I finally got at least one browser window to work properly by going into VIEW, choosing FULL SCREEN, then Restoring and Maximizing again. That did work...but ONLY on that one window.

I am running Windows XP, so if anybody knows some little, hidden command that I've activated to cause this, PLEASE tell me how to UN-activatete. It is REALLY annoying.

If you get another one fixed; close every Explorer window - that one last.
That worked in ME; *should* still work in XP. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Ziroc · 12-25-2002, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Cerek the Barbaric:
I use Internent Explorer as my browser and it has developed an annoying habit over the weekend. Whenever I access the internet, the top of the web pages are set about 1/2 an inch from the top of my screen. The web page is maximized but still leaves that small gap at the top of the screen. I cannot "drag" the box to the top, it refuses to budge. The entire page is there, but the bottom of the page is below the bottom of the screen.

This problem ONLY occurs in my browser. Outlook Express works just fine. It also has nothing to do with my Vertical Controls (I tried that too).

Does anybody know what has caused this or have any suggestions on how I can fix it? While it isn't affecting the content of the web pages, it IS extremely annoying.

If you can, capture all the things in your taskmanager after hitting Ctrl-Alt-Del sort the operations by USER (you) and write them down or (if you CAN, capture them and post the pic here). Maybe it's some proggie as another suspected...

Cerek the Barbaric · 12-26-2002, 01:34 PM

Thanks for all the Replies. The problem "seems" to have fixed itself for now, but just in case it hasn't, I have a couple of questions.

1 - How do I "capture everything in my taskmanager"?

2 - Doesn't CTL-ALT-DEL cause the computer to ReBoot?

I appreciate your help, Ziroc but I need the instructions to be a little simpler. Thanks again for your help.

12-23-2002, 05:50 AM	#1
Cerek the Barbaric Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: North Carolina Age: 61 Posts: 3,257	I use Internent Explorer as my browser and it has developed an annoying habit over the weekend. Whenever I access the internet, the top of the web pages are set about 1/2 an inch from the top of my screen. The web page is maximized but still leaves that small gap at the top of the screen. I cannot "drag" the box to the top, it refuses to budge. The entire page is there, but the bottom of the page is below the bottom of the screen. This problem ONLY occurs in my browser. Outlook Express works just fine. It also has nothing to do with my Vertical Controls (I tried that too). Does anybody know what has caused this or have any suggestions on how I can fix it? While it isn't affecting the content of the web pages, it IS extremely annoying. __________________ [img]\"http://img.ranchoweb.com/images/cerek/cerektsrsig.jpg\" alt=\" - \" /><br />Cerek the Calmth

12-23-2002, 02:01 PM	#2
NiceWorg Baaz Draconian Join Date: January 15, 2002 Location: Vaasa, Finland Age: 42 Posts: 772	Microsoft did it again... But I don´t know. Maybe re-installing helps. __________________ Fell in love with a country girl, morning sunshine<br />She was up from a nether world, just to bust another soul<br />[url]\"http://jarkokson.suddenlaunch.com\" target=\"_blank\">Click!</a>

12-23-2002, 03:12 PM	#3
andrewas Harper Join Date: October 2, 2001 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Age: 42 Posts: 4,774	Just a wild shot in the dark here, but try running adaware. Possibly some glitched spyware. But I woudnt bet on it. __________________ [img]\"http://www.sighost.us/members/Zvijer/andrewas.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

12-23-2002, 09:05 PM	#4
Animal Gold Dragon Join Date: March 29, 2002 Location: Canada Age: 51 Posts: 2,534	I might be right out in left field here, but it sounds to me like your window is goofed. If you haven't already, try maximizing IE, or double clicking the title bar of IE explorer. __________________ It\'s all fun and games until somebody loses an eye...then it becomes a sport.<br /> [img]\"http://members.shaw.ca/mtholdings/bsmeter.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

12-23-2002, 09:35 PM	#5
Sir Krustin Symbol of Cyric Join Date: September 15, 2002 Location: Peterborough, ON, CANADA Age: 60 Posts: 1,394	I'm with andrewas, sounds like the setup you get when you use one of those free net access providers that make you look at advertising while-u-surf. __________________ If I say \"Eject!\" and you say \"Huh?\" - you\'ll be talking to yourself! - Maj. Bannister, <b>Steel Tiger</b>

12-23-2002, 09:43 PM	#6
Callum Kerr Drizzt Do'Urden Join Date: October 11, 2002 Location: Malaysia Age: 35 Posts: 638	Try restoring the window, (the opposite of maximise if you don't know) and then maximising it again... __________________ [img]\"http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0RwARAyMWqyivmPQQNWY0hVVRv3oUvlvq5uMcEd3!RZut55dm8 emNqpdvpE7IkB0Cpa1ykaC4MbaPQTDKfXyfz!1y5xDqyJez01d EkyCZjmc/Callum.gif\" alt=\" - \" /><br />Puff the magic dragon!

12-24-2002, 08:14 AM	#7
Cerek the Barbaric Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: North Carolina Age: 61 Posts: 3,257	Thanks for the advice, everyone. I finally got at least one browser window to work properly by going into VIEW, choosing FULL SCREEN, then Restoring and Maximizing again. That did work...but ONLY on that one window. I am running Windows XP, so if anybody knows some little, hidden command that I've activated to cause this, PLEASE tell me how to UN-activatete. It is REALLY annoying. __________________ [img]\"http://img.ranchoweb.com/images/cerek/cerektsrsig.jpg\" alt=\" - \" /><br />Cerek the Calmth

12-26-2002, 01:34 PM	#10
Cerek the Barbaric Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: North Carolina Age: 61 Posts: 3,257	Thanks for all the Replies. The problem "seems" to have fixed itself for now, but just in case it hasn't, I have a couple of questions. 1 - How do I "capture everything in my taskmanager"? 2 - Doesn't CTL-ALT-DEL cause the computer to ReBoot? I appreciate your help, Ziroc but I need the instructions to be a little simpler. Thanks again for your help. __________________ [img]\"http://img.ranchoweb.com/images/cerek/cerektsrsig.jpg\" alt=\" - \" /><br />Cerek the Calmth

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