How to get rid of the outdated browser bar, it keeps coming back

[Dan]

I did have problems last week dan, but it is clear today so far.

I'd assume you were using an out of date and therefore vulnerable browser then. Read this: http://www.whatbrowser.org/

Windows Internet Explorer 9....

IE9 is a couple of versions out of date. Can your IT dept not allow you to upgrade?

 

[Guest77]

Yeah I thought that at first Dan, but checked fire fox and I am on the latest version mate, I kept getting hits from bathroom companies trying to sell me sinks which I have never seen before anywhere except Facebook.

 

[Dan]

Hits from bathroom companies to where?

 

[Guest77]

on the site here Dan on the main page I had adverts showing bathroom sinks mate, this was on the right under the main tool bar which had a sentence about out of date browsers even though I am on the latest browser.

 

[Dan]

I'd assume you were not logged in then. Ads are only shown to those not logged in. They're browsing the website for free and see Google adverts, they're controlled by Google, and aren't spam of any form. As soon as you log in, and as you have more than 10 posts, you don't see Google ads at all. Hence you not seeing any now.

In future, if you can screen print me the top of the forum when you see the adverts, it'll show us whether you're logged in or not.

 

[Guest77]

I will be happy to screen print if it happens again Dan.

 

[Dan]

Here I'm logged in. So no advert.





Here I'm not logged in. So there's an advert.

 

[Spoon]

IE9 is a couple of versions out of date. Can your IT dept not allow you to upgrade?

I know mate. We have just moved up to this. Global company. IT person in USA. Not wanting to update IE due to some systems or somwething they use.
I'll just ignore the banner at the top of the page....

 

[Dan]

I know mate. We have just moved up to this. Global company. IT person in USA. Not wanting to update IE due to some systems or somwething they use.
I'll just ignore the banner at the top of the page....

I've reduced the notice to those with IE8 and less, just for you, I want to see 1000 posts a day for that pal.

 

[Spoon]

I've reduced the notice to those with IE8 and less, just for you, I want to see 1000 posts a day for that pal.

haha. It's took me 5 years to get to 1000. Besides I'd have to talk rubbish to post that much and you delete any post that are off topic..

 

[Dan]

Good point.

Keep up the good work then.

 

[plugsandsparks]

Oh forgot to mention, can you sort the plumbers forum as well, :blush5:

 

[HappyHippyDad]

Well I'm still getting the 'you are using an outdated browser' popping up at the top of the screen. It happens everytime, after each page change.

I have no idea what a 'browser' is so I'm afraid I can not update it Dan. Does it mean firefox, chrome etc. I use windows.. I think!

I just want it gone, it wasn't there before the recent trouble and now it is... quite frustrating!

 

[Marvo]

I have no idea what a 'browser' is so I'm afraid I can not update it Dan. Does it mean firefox, chrome etc. I use windows.. I think!........

Yes, it's referring to Chrome or Firefox or Internet Explorer, I'm not sure which one you're using but if you're getting the message it must be several versions out of date. You should update it for security reasons, they patch security issues with every new browser update so it's in your interest to keep your browser updated otherwise you're more likely to get a virus or have your personal info like passwords etc compromised.

Here's some info for those who aren't too tech-savvy.

 

[shanky887614]

Yes, it's referring to Chrome or Firefox or Internet Explorer, I'm not sure which one you're using but if you're getting the message it must be several versions out of date. You should update it for security reasons, they patch security issues with every new browser update so it's in your interest to keep your browser updated otherwise you're more likely to get a virus or have your personal info like passwords etc compromised.

Here's some info for those who aren't too tech-savvy.

Well I'm still getting the 'you are using an outdated browser' popping up at the top of the screen. It happens everytime, after each page change.

I have no idea what a 'browser' is so I'm afraid I can not update it Dan. Does it mean firefox, chrome etc. I use windows.. I think!

I just want it gone, it wasn't there before the recent trouble and now it is... quite frustrating!

happy click start then windows updates.

click on optional and select internet explorer and update them all then restart