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Margot
5th August 2008, 05:26 PM
Can anyone Help?
I posted about the following ages ago but thread has since disappeared :confused:.
Couldn't sort the problem out at the time and it's continued to be a real nuisance ......(Super-boring but geeky at a very basic level)......

Why won't my computer (PC + IE6 - tho same problem existed with Firefox) allow me to "MULTI QUOTE"? here in the forum?

If I want to do so:
1. I first hit each post within the string to which I wish to reply....
2. Whereupon it's plus sign - the one between "quote" and "quick reply" - turns to a (pale red backed) minus sign.
3. After having done that - say 2 or 3 times - (with all the minus signs I've hit still showing ) I then hit "Post Reply" down on the left below the last message in the thread.
4. But when a "Reply to Thread" box opens into which I'd actually type my reply - it's always empty :confused::mad::eek:...
that is: It contains no quotes at all!

(Altho', if instead, I'd hit the "Quote" button (as opposed to MULTI-quote) the "Reply to thread" always opens with the single quote).

greytop
5th August 2008, 09:58 PM
It works for me with FF3 so it's not the forum.
Sometimes these type of problems can be cured in FF by "tools,clear private data" so if there is a similar option in IE you could try that. Strange though that the single quote works.

gastephen
5th August 2008, 10:07 PM
You could perhaps try upgrading to IE7? I've just checked on IE on my PC (XP Pro SP2 + IE7) and it seemed to work okay.

Cheers, G.

deecree
5th August 2008, 10:21 PM
The multi quotes will be the least of your computer troubles if you keep browsing the web with IE6.

Margot
6th August 2008, 12:17 AM
Hi Guys...can't Multi-Quote so:

1.Greytop...I KNOW it's not the forum and that's why I posted this here in Geekdom....I figure it has something to do with how my computer is putting stuff into temporary memory (or not:D). If I knew where these quotes get stored before one clicks on the reply to thread button maybe I could see....?....or not:D. And BTW - I empty my cache all the time Brian- thanks for the suggestion - but its not that either.

2. Graham...IE7.....agggggh: I get my automatic updates - well, automatically;)...and I was one of the first in the entire world to have it shoved at me in Nov. of - my God - I think it was 2006. It created a nightmare - Finally reinstalled my entire operating system and went back to IE6. But even during the brief time I had IE7 - I had this same problem - as I did prior to 7 - and again with 6. I actually have a pretty much trouble free computer

3.Stuart: Ditto the above

I know its the least of the least important problems one could have - of even less signifigance than .......(you can fill in the blank);)....but it (bloody) sorry...bugs me:D

so I'm still looking in the wilderness for an answer...:confused:

deecree
6th August 2008, 12:29 AM
If installing IE7 destroyed your system there was something wrong with it anyway. Windows XP needs reinstalled every six months to work - a good reinstall every now and then can make your computer feel years younger. Don't be scared of having to do it!

You said the same problem existed in Firefox. It now exists in IE.
This suggests to me you run some kind of security software that deactivates browser functions, such as Javascript for example, and now certain things don't work on certain websites.

Whether or not this is the case, the problem is with the browser.

gastephen
6th August 2008, 08:38 AM
This won't help Margot, but as a general point, stating that 'server application X works with browser Y, therefore there is no fault with X' is not awlays a valid argument. Many web applications use browser sniffing to detect the type of client making a request and then tailor the output sent back in the response accordingly.

richardksa
6th August 2008, 09:38 AM
2. Graham...IE7.....agggggh: I get my automatic updates - well, automatically;)...and I was one of the first in the entire world to have it shoved at me in Nov. of - my God - I think it was 2006. It created a nightmare - Finally reinstalled my entire operating system and went back to IE6. But even during the brief time I had IE7 - I had this same problem - as I did prior to 7 - and again with 6. I actually have a pretty much trouble free computer
Ah I remember that! It did all sorts of horrible things to my machine. And we were not alone. There were lots of reports saying the same thing had happened to them on InfoPackets. But some months later the experts on InfoPackets reported that the problems were solved and that IE7 was safe to install. I did and have had no problems.
The guys at infoPackets seem quite clued up.

tad
6th August 2008, 12:00 PM
If I want to do so:
1. I first hit each post within the string to which I wish to reply....
2. Whereupon it's plus sign - the one between "quote" and "quick reply" - turns to a (pale red backed) minus sign.
3. After having done that - say 2 or 3 times - (with all the minus signs I've hit still showing ) I then hit "Post Reply" down on the left below the last message in the thread.
4. But when a "Reply to Thread" box opens into which I'd actually type my reply - it's always empty :confused::mad::eek:...
that is: It contains no quotes at all!

(Altho', if instead, I'd hit the "Quote" button (as opposed to MULTI-quote) the "Reply to thread" always opens with the single quote).

If that's what you are doing it is incorrect -after selecting all the quotes you want you have to THEN CLICK ON QUOTE for the last one before sending your reply

gastephen
6th August 2008, 12:21 PM
BTW, both methods work for me.

greytop
6th August 2008, 09:36 PM
If that's what you are doing it is incorrect -after selecting all the quotes you want you have to THEN CLICK ON QUOTE for the last one before sending your reply

BTW, both methods work for me.Yes, me too - this was done Margot's way that doesn't work for her

Margot
6th August 2008, 10:09 PM
Yes, me too - this was done Margot's way that doesn't work for her

@Tad
If that's what you are doing it is incorrect -after selecting all the quotes you want you have to THEN CLICK ON QUOTE for the last one before sending your reply
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thanks Tad....I just tried it "your" way by selecting the 3 posts directly above and then hitting QUOTE on Greytops message. When the new window opened it had exactly what you see - just the 1 (greytops) immediately above.

Stuart suggested the problem had something to do with Java Script perhaps or blocking software of some sort (I have no special blocking software installed other than Norton Anti-Virus(and not the whole shebang Internet Security stuff).
And so I looked (In IE6 under Tools/Intenet Options to see whats what re: any settings I might try changing ...I see under Security its set at a Custom level...."Microsoft VM Java Permissions" are currently set to: High Safety(is that the same as Java Script...or more like Java coffee?:D
well I won't go on...but if anyone thinks that fooling around in there might be in any way related - I could give it a go....otherwise ....I could go and eat some yoghurt instead:D

Greytop, Tad, Richardska/ Stuart/ and Graham....I really appreciate your input....hey it's us again Bill Gates!
*******!!!!!!!:eek::eek:>:D
I hardly know how to express what just occured - less than a second after I typed the ! after you-know-whose name above....this page entirely disappeared to be replaced by an Internet Explorer Help Page - which I'd never even accessed. :confused::confused::confused:And no, I have no virus...better post this before BG (dare not type his name)makes it disappear.

tad
6th August 2008, 11:31 PM
BTW, both methods work for me.

Yes, me too - this was done Margot's way that doesn't work for her
But if you don't click on quote a dialogue box doesn't open.:confused:

I don't know -I hope I haven't made loads of unecessary clicks -my life could have been extended by 5 secs :(

deecree
7th August 2008, 02:16 AM
@Tad

And so I looked (In IE6 under Tools/Intenet Options to see whats what re: any settings I might try changing ...I see under Security its set at a Custom level...."Microsoft VM Java Permissions" are currently set to: High Safety(is that the same as Java Script...or more like Java coffee?:D
well I won't go on...but if anyone thinks that fooling around in there might be in any way related - I could give it a go....otherwise ....I could go and eat some yoghurt instead:D



No, Java is something entirely different from Javascript.

I'm going to have to suggest you install Firefox 3 or IE7. You won't have any problems AT ALL with installing Firefox, I promise, as it is not stupidly integrated into Windows like IE. You could install and uninstall it repeatedly for hours and it wouldn't affect anything else.

You wont regret the upgrade. IE6 is a joke.

greytop
7th August 2008, 08:54 AM
..

I'm going to have to suggest you install Firefox 3 or IE7 . ...AS Margot has had the same problem with FF and IE (post #1) I'd think it is some other setting/software on her PC that is causing this. Resetting everything back to default, possibly re-installing Windows, seems a lot of effort for one small problem but may be the only way. Meanwhile I'd agree, she should get her browser up to date, at least for security reasons.

Margot
7th August 2008, 07:06 PM
AS Margot has had the same problem with FF and IE (post #1) I'd think it is some other setting/software on her PC that is causing this. Resetting everything back to default, possibly re-installing Windows, seems a lot of effort for one small problem but may be the only way. Meanwhile I'd agree, she should get her browser up to date, at least for security reasons.

Well... just installed Firefox 3.....I'm using it now...went thru same exercise described above: with same results! so Multi-Quote is not working with Firefox either....I clicked on the 3 messages above - but only Greytops message showed up (above)...and that one - not when I did what's described in my first message (above)...but only after doing it "Tads way". (Assume it would also show if I wasnt multi-quoting by just hit Post Reply)

Bottom line - I'm back where I started - still no multi-quoting!
Windows XP is completely clean and was re-installed. Causes not a single problem except for this....so no vale la pena (I guess) It's obviously some finicky setting within it....but which:confused::confused:

gastephen
7th August 2008, 08:55 PM
Well... just installed Firefox 3.....I'm using it now...went thru same exercise described above: with same results! so Multi-Quote is not working with Firefox either....

Very strange.

Have you tried this: Start / Control Panel / Regional and Language Options, click on Advanced tab, then uncheck the 'disable multiquote in ben's nice forum' box, click OK, then have a nice sweet cup of tea?

Margot
7th August 2008, 09:54 PM
Very strange.

Have you tried this: Start / Control Panel / Regional and Language Options, click on Advanced tab, then uncheck the 'disable multiquote in ben's nice forum' box, click OK, then have a nice sweet cup of tea?


"Default user account settings"http://www.notesfromspain.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=594&d=1218139604

Hi Graham....well I'm drinking the tea because - no luck- In fact (of course) it doesn't refer to "Ben's nice forum" :D As you know it says: "Apply all settings to the current user and the default user profile" and the box was unchecked.
Should I try checking it?:confused:
Or go for a swim?
-

gastephen
7th August 2008, 10:18 PM
Should I try checking it?:confused:
-

No! You must never do that. Go for the swim option instead.

Margot
7th August 2008, 10:45 PM
No! You must never do that.

I'm sometimes unsure if you're "pulling my leg">:D :confused::D

Go for the swim option instead.

but since you say "instead" I won't tamper and will do my 100 laps .......

gtappend
7th August 2008, 11:37 PM
You said the same problem existed in Firefox. It now exists in IE.
This suggests to me you run some kind of security software that deactivates browser functions, such as Javascript for example, and now certain things don't work on certain websites.

This may be clutching at a very thin straw, but could the provider by scanning the HTTP stream (eg. in order to add context-relevant ads) and messing up or even removing the javascript code for the multi-quote at the same time?

It might be worth taking a look at the source code from Margot's browser and comparing it with the code that the rest of use receive.

Margot
8th August 2008, 01:15 AM
This may be clutching at a very thin straw, but could the provider by scanning the HTTP stream (eg. in order to add context-relevant ads) and messing up or even removing the javascript code for the multi-quote at the same time?
It might be worth taking a look at the source code from Margot's browser and comparing it with the code that the rest of use receive.

1.Who is the "provider"? Wouldnt it either be the same as everyone elses - or if not - then wouldnt we all have different providers? Does it even matter :confused: ?
2.Where would I find the "source code"? Is it something I could find, copy and paste here?
3.Where are the Java Script settings/permissions etc. stored on ones computer...can they be tweaked?

To re-state the obvious - tho, dummy-me thinks its the heart of the matter:
Whats allowing my computer to put into memory (ie: copy) one quote, which I can, - whilst seemingly preventing it from briefly storing multiple quotes in memory - so they all appear after I hit the "Post Reply" button? Is there a way of seeing whether more than 1 even gets stored? If so - then the problem occurs after I hit the Post Reply - and its just not getting "pasted".

This is worse than deciding to watch grass grow :D

Also since you've quoted Stuart (Deecree) above (can't include that quote for obvious reasons!:D)...I'll just say again...I don't run anything other than Norton Anti-Virus and 1 thing I failed to mention before...the free version of Lavasoft Adaware. (which doesnt run in "real time" at all!....I must open it to run a scan...it's not proactive or "real time" protection). No one else has ever used this computer and I know everything that I've installed.

I really appreciate your input Graham (I remember you gave me very good advice once sometime ago cautioning me against installing something.....was it Vista...cant remember...but I heeded your warning)

gtappend
8th August 2008, 08:08 AM
1.Who is the "provider"? Wouldnt it either be the same as everyone elses - or if not - then wouldnt we all have different providers? Does it even matter :confused: ?


The provider is the company that allows you to access the internet. If you are at home on in your office, then the provider is going to be a telecommunications company like AT&T, BT, Telefonica, Deutsche Telekom (depending on where you are).

If you are using mobile internet, then it will probably be your mobile phone provider (eg. T-Mobile). Some of these do alter websites that you download to improve the download time, eg. compressing pictures.

So even in one country people use different providers to access the same site. It's just possible that yours is scanning the pages that you read and removing or altering the bit of code that does the multi-quote (a long shot, but possible - take a look at this article (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7325451.stm) on BBC news).


2.Where would I find the "source code"? Is it something I could find, copy and paste here?


In Firefox, right-click on the page and select "view source code", or select it from the "view" menu. (I'm guessing at the English translations here).

When you do this, a new window will open with a long multi-coloured text. Select the "save as" option in the menu, and save this showthread.txt (not as the default .php) You can then attach the file to your reply in the forum using the paperclip icon in the reply editor.

We can then compare the code you are receiving to the code that the rest of us receive.


3.Where are the Java Script settings/permissions etc. stored on ones computer...can they be tweaked?

Also since you've quoted Stuart (Deecree) above (can't include that quote for obvious reasons!:D)...I'll just say again...I don't run anything other than Norton Anti-Virus and 1 thing I failed to mention before...the free version of Lavasoft Adaware. (which doesnt run in "real time" at all!....I must open it to run a scan...it's not proactive or "real time" protection). No one else has ever used this computer and I know everything that I've installed.


The javascript options are usually stored within the browser settings. Since both browsers are not working, I agree with Deecree that it must be something outside of the browsers such as a firewall or AV-software. That is why I thought it was worth mentioning the provider. Which version of Norton are you running? When you access an internet page it is temporarily stored on your hard disk (in the so-called cache), and Norton will normally scan that file when it is saved, maybe before the browser has a chance to display it.


To re-state the obvious - tho, dummy-me thinks its the heart of the matter:
Whats allowing my computer to put into memory (ie: copy) one quote, which I can, - whilst seemingly preventing it from briefly storing multiple quotes in memory - so they all appear after I hit the "Post Reply" button? Is there a way of seeing whether more than 1 even gets stored? If so - then the problem occurs after I hit the Post Reply - and its just not getting "pasted".


The quotes are not being stored in memory, only the information about which messages to quote. The "quote" button passes this information on for the last message to quote, but the other multi-part quotes are activated using a little bit of Javascript code. It's that little bit of code that is the problem.

If all else fails, would you consider some remote support, ie. letting me access your PC remotely to look at the problem for myself?

gastephen
8th August 2008, 08:36 AM
I'm sometimes unsure if you're "pulling my leg">:D :confused::D

I'd only ever do that around 60% of the time. So, if it is 60% of the time, assume I'm pulling your leg; otherwise, assume I'm being serious.

Margot
8th August 2008, 06:49 PM
Did what you suggested (BTW...is it safe to post it here?)using this actual forum page. Files is on my desktop but rec'd an error message when I tried to post it with the attachment:

showthread.txt:
Your file of 59.0 KB bytes exceeds the forum's limit of 19.5 KB for this filetype.

I tried doing the same thing with a very brief forum post...but it still downloaded as 39.4(?)kb

Which version of Norton are you running?
I tried disabling Norton Anti-Virus (2005 - with up-to-date everything, as of yesterday) to see if it made a difference....nope.

The quotes are not being stored in memory, only the information about which messages to quote. The "quote" button passes this information on for the last message to quote, but the other multi-part quotes are activated using a little bit of Javascript code. It's that little bit of code that is the problem. >:D:thumbs-up:

If all else fails, would you consider some remote support, ie. letting me access your PC remotely to look at the problem for myself? Let me know if I can send the attachment....couldnt seem to find a short enough post

And thanks so much Graham...I'm :blush:..I know its not worth this bother....:blush:

gastephen
9th August 2008, 05:35 PM
Margot, I think that your issue is probably due to a problem with browser cookies. A cookie is a small item of information saved to your computer (either just in memory or also written to disk) and sent back to the server each time you make a request for a new page. Web servers use these, for example, to keep track of various items of information regarding your browsing session.

As far as I can tell, the way that the multiquote mechanism works is as follows. When you click a multiquote icon in a thread, the page currently in your browser should modify a cookie on your machine containing a list of the post IDs that you want to multiquote. When you then click on 'Quote' or 'Post Reply', your browser sends a request back to the server for the page newreply.php, which brings back the page with the 'Reply to Thread' editing box in it.

The request for newreply has various "query string" parameters attached, depending on which button you pressed.

If you clicked 'Post Reply' it will be something like this:

newreply.php?do=newreply&noquote=1&p=58380

where the number after p= is the ID of the last post in the thread and the noquote=1 instructs the PHP page not to quote the post when it builds the form to send back to the browser.

If you clicked 'Quote' it will be something like this:

newreply.php?do=newreply&p=58380

This is similar to the above, but as noquote=1 is not included, the PHP will quote the post specified by the variable 'p'.

Now, remember that when the browser makes a request back to the server for a new page, it also sends back all the cookies that have been saved for that server's domain. One of these will specify the IDs of the posts to multiquote and will be read by newreply.php before it builds the contents of the Reply form.

The particular cookie in question is called vbulletin_multiquote, will be defined for the host www.notesfromspain.com, and will have contents such as 43766%2C43765, where %2C represents the character code for ',' (so it is just a comma-separated list of post IDs). If, for whatever reason, this cookie is not presented back to the server when you make a request for newreply.php, then that page will assume that no multiquoting has been selected.

You can manually have a look to check whether or not this cookie is present as follows:

Load a forum thread page in Firefox and activate several multiquote icons, then -

Open Tools / Page Info and go to the Security tab, then click on the View Cookies button. Under 'Site' you should see a bunch of cookies for notesfromspain.com. Look for one with a Cookie Name of vbulletin_multiquote. If it is present you can click on it to select it and then view its details in the bottom panel.

I suspect that vbulletin_multiquote might only exist in memory, in which case, you won't be able to see it via IE, as this only shows you cookies that have been written to disk in your Temporary Internet Files folder (viewable via Tools / Internet Options / General / Browsing History / Settings / View Files in IE7).

To conclude, then, the problem you have could be caused if the vbulletin_multiquote cookie is being blocked. It is possible that security software could be interfering with your browser cookies. The security settings in your browser(s) could also be preventing the cookie from being set.

You might want to check what settings you have in your browser. You can find these in IE under Tools / Internet Options on the Security and Privacy tabs, and in Tools / Options / Privacy in Firefox.

I'd suggest perhaps trying the test above in Firefox to determine whether or not the cookie is actually present after you've selected a few posts for multiquoting, and then, if it is not, further investigating the privacy settings in your browser and/or other security software.

Good luck with it!

Margot
9th August 2008, 07:36 PM
[quote=gastephen;58445]Margot, I think that your issue is probably due to a problem with browser cookies.
... cookie in question is called vbulletin_multiquote, ... :
Load a forum thread page in Firefox and activate several multiquote icons, then -
Look for one with a Cookie Name of vbulletin_multiquote.
To conclude, then, the problem you have could be caused if the vbulletin_multiquote cookie is beingblocked.[quote]

EUREKA! :thumbs-up:.....
Dr. Graham aka:Gastephen - (not to be confused with Dr. Graham aka:Gtappend):
I did everything you suggested, using Firefox - but alas no vbulletin cookie......." listed with NFS cookies.
You've obviously pinpointed the (or at least 1 )problem!
The detailed explanation was fantastic -
Now, before I wear out my welcome, I'd best admit defeat and thank everyone who let me pick their brains and gave me all their $$$$$$ professional expertise - :blush:...(I never want to take advantage of peoples professional skills in the forum) - so thanks again guys:-*:-*:-* - you'll never see a multi-quote from me. :D I surrender and humbly accept my defeat

gtappend
9th August 2008, 07:53 PM
Did what you suggested (BTW...is it safe to post it here?)using this actual forum page. Files is on my desktop but rec'd an error message when I tried to post it with the attachment:

showthread.txt:
Your file of 59.0 KB bytes exceeds the forum's limit of 19.5 KB for this filetype.

I tried doing the same thing with a very brief forum post...but it still downloaded as 39.4(?)kb


You could send it to me by normal e-mail (check your PM for the address), then I'll take a look at it.

Margot
9th August 2008, 08:19 PM
You could send it to me by normal e-mail (check your PM for the address), then I'll take a look at it.

:thumbs-up::thumbs-up::thumbs-up:just sent it (email)

gtappend
9th August 2008, 08:24 PM
I've taken a quick look at the file, and it shows that you (or your provider...) are running something called "AdSubtract".

Basically that is a program that removes adverts from websites. It also blocks pop-ups and cookies.

Do you know if this is installed on your PC?

If not, take a look in the control panel in "Add/remove programs", or in Firefox under "Add-ons".

Otherwise I'll carry on scanning the code...

Margot
9th August 2008, 08:28 PM
I've taken a quick look at the file, and it shows that you (or your provider...) are running something called "AdSubtract".

Basically that is a program that removes adverts from websites. It also blocks pop-ups and cookies.

Do you know if this is installed on your PC?

If not, take a look in the control panel in "Add/remove programs", or in Firefox under "Add-ons".

Otherwise I'll carry on scanning the code...

I know about that - however I've done the following: I've closed it entirely and exited it so it's not running...also - I've put NFS into the list where I permit all cookies and ads when Adsubtract is running - just in case

gtappend
9th August 2008, 08:41 PM
I know about that - however I've done the following: I've closed it entirely and exited it so it's not running...also - I've put NFS into the list where I permit all cookies and ads when Adsubtract is running - just in case

Was it closed when you saved the source file? There are still traces of it in the file that you sent to me.

Margot
9th August 2008, 08:47 PM
I honestly don't remember....I could close it and try again...theres one problem tho,,,when I downloaded firefox the other day it (adsubtract was running) was open...and since I usually connect to the Web while adsubtract is running...i connect thru a "local proxy serer"rather than directly. So when I open Firefox is uses that äddress"...even tho I can subsequently close Adsubtract.

I cant remember where I go to change the address for connecting directly to web - using firefox.

Margot
9th August 2008, 08:51 PM
ok...found it.....now I'll have to log off...and then log on again...copy a file again and re-post....it'll take me a little time...i'm not that fast......but here goes

Margot
9th August 2008, 09:00 PM
well graham (germany) I tried multi quoting right here after what i said id do in my previous message...no go!

will now try copying something and emailing it again...itll take me a few mins. - im slooooooo slow:D

Margot
9th August 2008, 09:08 PM
mission accomplished (and warning...I copied the message you sent me yesterday so be warned...it very long:o:eek:

)

gastephen
9th August 2008, 09:10 PM
i connect thru a "local proxy serer"rather than directly.

Ahhh! If you are using a proxy then that could explain a lot. It sits between your browser and the internet and makes the actual requests to web sites on behalf of the browser (with plenty of scope for 'munging' in the middle).

You can sometimes also get problems with not getting the latest version of pages if a proxy doesn't update its cache properly.

Margot
9th August 2008, 09:15 PM
right Graham (Wales)...that's why today I exited adsubtract BEFORE following your instructions...but in any case as I said above - I just changed the way Firefox is connecting (its now DIRECT,,,no proxy),,,,so it'll be interesting to see whether Graham (germany) finds its stillshowing up. It was not running nor did I connect thru originally, as was the case before

gtappend
9th August 2008, 09:23 PM
Well, it's not showing up in the source code this time. I'll comparing the rest of it...

Margot
9th August 2008, 09:29 PM
'well thats progress...on the other hand...I just tried multi-you--know-whating right here and still...no go!


this isn't how you should be enjoying your day off
saludos
Guilty Margot

gtappend
9th August 2008, 09:33 PM
OK, the source code looks good, so I'm wondering if the script library has been blocked by the adblocker and is now wrong in the Firefox cache.

Margot: please copy the following line into Firefox's address field:

http://www.notesfromspain.com/forums/clientscript/vbulletin_multi_quote.js

then hit ENTER and let the page load. Then press F5 to reload it. You should see a long page of text. Scroll down to the bottom and check that the file is dated April 26th, 2008.

Now hit CTRL+SHIFT+DEL and unselect all the options except "Cache". Then click on "remove private data now" (guessing again!)

Close Firefox, restart it and see if the multi-quote works.

gtappend
9th August 2008, 09:35 PM
http://www.notesfromspain.com/forums/clientscript/vbulletin_multi_quote.js




Ähm, copy the link (http://www.notesfromspain.com/forums/clientscript/vbulletin_multi_quote.js) and not the text that is displayed :mad:

Margot
9th August 2008, 09:59 PM
ok...sorry it took so long...I've just emailed you the actual page your link brings up - because I don't believe it shows the date you said to look for...I haven't done any of the steps you suggest after that point...still have that reloaded page itself on jmy desktop.....o the drama of it all;);D

gtappend
9th August 2008, 10:51 PM
OK, the problem has just been solved (remotely).

I believe that the adblocker is not just blocking the ads, it replaces the Javascript elements completely with dummy code (->null?) so that Firefox doesn't notice anything wrong.

Even after it was deactivated, the code was still in the cache. So after we emptied the cache and reloaded the page the multi-quote worked fine.


... thread closed?

Margot
9th August 2008, 11:04 PM
Kudos and hosannas and three dozen roses to Graham (Germany) who just went beyond beyond and then further still - to help me get to the bottom of a niggly problem that I've had ever since I joined the forum.
He has been so kind and interested and helpful over something so very trivial (I know) -
This forum has some really remarkable people...and I can't fail to also give a big :thumbs-up::thumbs-up::thumbs-up:
to Graham(Wales), Deecree(Stuart), Greytop and everyone else in this seemingly endless thread...because each persons input...made it that much easier for the next to offer their insight.

Alls (very) Well That Ends (very) Well. :D
Margot

Margot
9th August 2008, 11:09 PM
Ähm, copy the link (http://www.notesfromspain.com/forums/clientscript/vbulletin_multi_quote.js) and not the text that is displayed :mad:

ok...sorry it took so long...I've just emailed you the actual page your link brings up - l;);D

OK, the problem has just been solved (remotely).... thread closed?

A demonstration (Multi-Quotes) of Grahams handiwork....(with able assistance from those mentioned above :D;D

deecree
10th August 2008, 12:25 AM
Yay. :)

greytop
10th August 2008, 09:59 AM
Well done both of you! A1 for perseverance. :clap: