Animation Problem Running Internet Explorer 6 in WinXP SP1

Hi Fran and welcome to A2K,
Have you installed any new software lately ?

What version of windows are you running ?

ReAnimation Problem Running Internet Explorer 6 in WinXP SP1
Hi Don77,
I have posted new software but the problem existed even before I installed the software. And I am runnning version IE 6.0.2800.1106.xpsp2 but my I am using sp1 and have no clue if this is the problem because I reinstalled IE 6 for sp1 and it still shows the same version as above. And I am using WinXP Version 5.1 (Build 2600.xpsp2.040919-1003:Service Pack 1

Fran

Hi again Fran,
SP2 is the current patch for IE. If you have that installed thats fine,


Do you have your settings set properly ?

With Internet Explorer open,, Click Tools-->Internet Options, Click Advanced, Scroll down and look for " Play Animations in Web Pages and make sure it is Checked

Another thought here Fran - if you have add-blocking software or use certain firewalls (ZoneAlarm comes immediately to mind, though others have similar features), that could prevent animations from functionin' too - if either fits your situation, consult the app's documentation and check the settin's and permissions - generally, they can be adjusted on a site-by-site basis; in other words, a given site can be given permission for animation while others remain blocked. Bear in mind that in most forums, lotsa animations - things like smileys in particular - are not hosted on the forum, but are hotlinked from elsewhere; right-click on the affected animation, select "Properties", note the actual url of that animation, and add the parent site to your "Allowed" list.

Animation Problem Running Internet Explorer 6 in WinXP SP1
Hi Timberlandko,
You were right on the money. I had animations blocked in my Zone Alarm Pro customized options. Thank you so much for leading me to this situation with your repsonse to my problem.

Fran