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Red X Plague

by edx15 May 22, 2007 8:51PM PDT

I am having the same problem as described at
http://forums.cnet.com/5208-6122_102-0.html?forumID=44&threadID=234259&messageID=2407484

I have tried all tips there. Broken image fighter destroys red x, but then the red x re-appears.

Today, I upgraded XP Home SP1 to SP2; obtained all critical updates except IE 7 & Anti malware.
I don't know if the problem existed before upgrading to SP2.

Now, Red X Plague.

JRE 1.4 had been installed. I uninstalled it; then downloaded / installed JRE 1.6

OE 6 is not configured.

Popup blocker turned off in "privacy" and "security" tabs.

There are no auxiliary tool bars installed.

Problem occurs at multiple sites at which Java is used.

Verified java installed at www.java.com

FireFox is able to access the sites, without problems.

I hope you can help me resolve this IE 6 SP2 issue.

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The dreaded red X

by tomron May 22, 2007 10:12PM PDT

Broken image fighters was not a tip,but just a animated joke.

Try these links,Red X in internet explorer and If you are getting a red X where pictures should be, it is an easy fix.

Have you considered using firefox.

Tom

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Red X Plague

by edx15 May 24, 2007 10:04PM PDT

It is not a static image.

www.time.gov
After the page loads, click on a state. Instead of a display of the time, the Red X appears.

Also, www.dslreports.com/speedtest and games at www.java.com display the Red X.

edx

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solved

by edx15 May 24, 2007 10:05PM PDT

I even tried
http://forums.cnet.com/5208-6122_102-0.html?forumID=44&threadID=49799&start=45

Solved:
Upgraded to IE 7

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