SP2 and disapearing links on web pages?

[Dudley Henriques]

Just installed SP2 with no serious issues. I do have one issue that is
different then before the installation if someone can help.
When browsing a web page, the links show normally as underlined links,
and when I put the mouse on the link it works; however the link itself
disappears completely.
Probably a new security change but I have no idea what it is or how to
fix it. I'm assuming that the links that are disappearing are doing so
because that link doesn't pass the new security settings. If I'm right,
is this normal behavior and should I leave it alone, or how do I change
it to get the links to function? If I can change them to show when
moused, am I defeating the security precautions by changing these to
show?
Thanks
Dudley

 

[Don Varnau]

Hi,
Check the settings in Internet Options> General> Colors. Try "hover color"
checked and unchecked. Try a different hover color. I've seen pages where
the link seems to disappear due to the background color on the page.

Hope this helps,
Don

 

[Dudley Henriques]

Thank you very much I'll fool with this and see if it helps.
D

 

[PA Bear]

Please elaborate on/define "the link itself disappears completely." The
*hyperlink* itself, on the original webpage? The IE window in which the
clicked-on link opens?

Pertinent References:

Hot Topics in WinXP SP2
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;[ln];xpsp2insthot

WinXP SP2 Release Notes
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=835935

Changes to Functionality in Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
Browsing Security Enhancements
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/sp2brows.mspx

WinXP SP2: What's New for Internet Explorer and Outlook Express
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/ieoeoverview.mspx

How the Attachment Manager works in WinXP SP2
(includes downloading in IE6 SP2)
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=883260
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE), AH-VSOP

Are You Ready for WinXP SP2?
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

WinXP SP2 Release Notes
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;835935

AumHa Forums
http://forum.aumha.org

 

[Dudley Henriques]

Thanks Bear. I think it was the hover color. It's running ok again
now...so far at least
D

Please elaborate on/define "the link itself disappears completely."
The *hyperlink* itself, on the original webpage? The IE window in
which the clicked-on link opens?

Pertinent References:

Hot Topics in WinXP SP2
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;[ln];xpsp2insthot

WinXP SP2 Release Notes
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=835935

Changes to Functionality in Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
Browsing Security Enhancements

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/sp2brows.mspx

WinXP SP2: What's New for Internet Explorer and Outlook Express
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/ieoeoverview.mspx

How the Attachment Manager works in WinXP SP2
(includes downloading in IE6 SP2)
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=883260
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE), AH-VSOP

Are You Ready for WinXP SP2?
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

WinXP SP2 Release Notes
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;835935

AumHa Forums
http://forum.aumha.org

Just installed SP2 with no serious issues. I do have one issue that
is
different then before the installation if someone can help.
When browsing a web page, the links show normally as underlined
links,
and when I put the mouse on the link it works; however the link
itself
disappears completely.
Probably a new security change but I have no idea what it is or how
to
fix it. I'm assuming that the links that are disappearing are doing
so
because that link doesn't pass the new security settings. If I'm
right,
is this normal behavior and should I leave it alone, or how do I
change
it to get the links to function? If I can change them to show when
moused, am I defeating the security precautions by changing these to
show?
Thanks
Dudley

 

[PA Bear]

Playin' with funny, even semi-transparent, colors again, wot? <eg>

Glad to hear all's well.
--
~PA Bear

Thanks Bear. I think it was the hover color. It's running ok again
now...so far at least
D

Please elaborate on/define "the link itself disappears completely."
The *hyperlink* itself, on the original webpage? The IE window in
which the clicked-on link opens?

Pertinent References:

Hot Topics in WinXP SP2
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;[ln];xpsp2insthot

WinXP SP2 Release Notes
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=835935

Changes to Functionality in Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
Browsing Security Enhancements

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/sp2brows.mspx

WinXP SP2: What's New for Internet Explorer and Outlook Express
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/ieoeoverview.mspx

How the Attachment Manager works in WinXP SP2
(includes downloading in IE6 SP2)
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=883260
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE), AH-VSOP

Are You Ready for WinXP SP2?
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

WinXP SP2 Release Notes
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;835935

AumHa Forums
http://forum.aumha.org

Just installed SP2 with no serious issues. I do have one issue that
is
different then before the installation if someone can help.
When browsing a web page, the links show normally as underlined
links,
and when I put the mouse on the link it works; however the link
itself
disappears completely.
Probably a new security change but I have no idea what it is or how
to
fix it. I'm assuming that the links that are disappearing are doing
so
because that link doesn't pass the new security settings. If I'm
right,
is this normal behavior and should I leave it alone, or how do I
change
it to get the links to function? If I can change them to show when
moused, am I defeating the security precautions by changing these to
show?
Thanks
Dudley

 

[Dudley Henriques]

I think you broke the code.
Actually I never changed the color in options/colors. I have been
fooling around with a lower background color for OE...sort of a beige
that is easier on my eyes. I think that somehow my selecting this beige
color for my OE window background might have been picked up by IE as
well for some web pages. Mostly the pages have been showing a normal
white but when I hovered on some links, they faded away into nothing
under the mouse. They worked ok, but you couldn't see them unless you
moved the mouse away for an instant; then they would reappear. It was
funny. Not all links were affected.
I think it's ok now, but I haven't been browsing much either )
Dudley

Playin' with funny, even semi-transparent, colors again, wot? <eg>

Glad to hear all's well.
--
~PA Bear

Thanks Bear. I think it was the hover color. It's running ok again
now...so far at least
D

Please elaborate on/define "the link itself disappears completely."
The *hyperlink* itself, on the original webpage? The IE window in
which the clicked-on link opens?

Pertinent References:

Hot Topics in WinXP SP2
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;[ln];xpsp2insthot

WinXP SP2 Release Notes
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=835935

Changes to Functionality in Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
Browsing Security Enhancements

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/sp2brows.mspx

WinXP SP2: What's New for Internet Explorer and Outlook Express
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/ieoeoverview.mspx

How the Attachment Manager works in WinXP SP2
(includes downloading in IE6 SP2)
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=883260
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE), AH-VSOP

Are You Ready for WinXP SP2?
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

WinXP SP2 Release Notes
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;835935

AumHa Forums
http://forum.aumha.org


Dudley Henriques wrote:
Just installed SP2 with no serious issues. I do have one issue that
is
different then before the installation if someone can help.
When browsing a web page, the links show normally as underlined
links,
and when I put the mouse on the link it works; however the link
itself
disappears completely.
Probably a new security change but I have no idea what it is or how
to
fix it. I'm assuming that the links that are disappearing are doing
so
because that link doesn't pass the new security settings. If I'm
right,
is this normal behavior and should I leave it alone, or how do I
change
it to get the links to function? If I can change them to show when
moused, am I defeating the security precautions by changing these
to
show?
Thanks
Dudley

 

[PA Bear]

Weren't we through something similar before, regarding customizing IE
display for easier reading, Dudley? If not...

Microsoft Accessibility pages dealing with vision
http://www.microsoft.com/enable/default.aspx
http://www.microsoft.com/enable/guides/vision.aspx
http://www.microsoft.com/enable/training/ie6/adjusting.aspx
http://www.microsoft.com/enable/training/ie6/formatpage.aspx

HTH
--
~PA Bear

I think you broke the code.
Actually I never changed the color in options/colors. I have been
fooling around with a lower background color for OE...sort of a beige
that is easier on my eyes. I think that somehow my selecting this beige
color for my OE window background might have been picked up by IE as
well for some web pages. Mostly the pages have been showing a normal
white but when I hovered on some links, they faded away into nothing
under the mouse. They worked ok, but you couldn't see them unless you
moved the mouse away for an instant; then they would reappear. It was
funny. Not all links were affected.
I think it's ok now, but I haven't been browsing much either )
Dudley

Playin' with funny, even semi-transparent, colors again, wot? <eg>

Glad to hear all's well.
--
~PA Bear

Thanks Bear. I think it was the hover color. It's running ok again
now...so far at least
D
Please elaborate on/define "the link itself disappears completely."
The *hyperlink* itself, on the original webpage? The IE window in
which the clicked-on link opens?

Pertinent References:

Hot Topics in WinXP SP2
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;[ln];xpsp2insthot

WinXP SP2 Release Notes
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=835935

Changes to Functionality in Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
Browsing Security Enhancements

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/sp2brows.mspx

WinXP SP2: What's New for Internet Explorer and Outlook Express
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/ieoeoverview.mspx

How the Attachment Manager works in WinXP SP2
(includes downloading in IE6 SP2)
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=883260
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE), AH-VSOP

Are You Ready for WinXP SP2?
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

WinXP SP2 Release Notes
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;835935

AumHa Forums
http://forum.aumha.org


Dudley Henriques wrote:
Just installed SP2 with no serious issues. I do have one issue that
is
different then before the installation if someone can help.
When browsing a web page, the links show normally as underlined
links,
and when I put the mouse on the link it works; however the link
itself
disappears completely.
Probably a new security change but I have no idea what it is or how
to
fix it. I'm assuming that the links that are disappearing are doing
so
because that link doesn't pass the new security settings. If I'm
right,
is this normal behavior and should I leave it alone, or how do I
change
it to get the links to function? If I can change them to show when
moused, am I defeating the security precautions by changing these
to
show?
Thanks
Dudley

 

[Dudley Henriques]

I can't honestly remember Bear. (seniors you know.) Don't think so.
Thanks for the links. I'll be reading up on things anyway to learn how
things work if I can.
D

Weren't we through something similar before, regarding customizing IE
display for easier reading, Dudley? If not...

Microsoft Accessibility pages dealing with vision
http://www.microsoft.com/enable/default.aspx
http://www.microsoft.com/enable/guides/vision.aspx
http://www.microsoft.com/enable/training/ie6/adjusting.aspx
http://www.microsoft.com/enable/training/ie6/formatpage.aspx

HTH
--
~PA Bear

I think you broke the code.
Actually I never changed the color in options/colors. I have been
fooling around with a lower background color for OE...sort of a beige
that is easier on my eyes. I think that somehow my selecting this
beige
color for my OE window background might have been picked up by IE as
well for some web pages. Mostly the pages have been showing a normal
white but when I hovered on some links, they faded away into nothing
under the mouse. They worked ok, but you couldn't see them unless you
moved the mouse away for an instant; then they would reappear. It was
funny. Not all links were affected.
I think it's ok now, but I haven't been browsing much either )
Dudley

Playin' with funny, even semi-transparent, colors again, wot? <eg>

Glad to hear all's well.
--
~PA Bear

Dudley Henriques wrote:
Thanks Bear. I think it was the hover color. It's running ok again
now...so far at least
D
Please elaborate on/define "the link itself disappears
completely."
The *hyperlink* itself, on the original webpage? The IE window in
which the clicked-on link opens?

Pertinent References:

Hot Topics in WinXP SP2
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;[ln];xpsp2insthot

WinXP SP2 Release Notes
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=835935

Changes to Functionality in Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
Browsing Security Enhancements

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/sp2brows.mspx

WinXP SP2: What's New for Internet Explorer and Outlook Express
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/ieoeoverview.mspx

How the Attachment Manager works in WinXP SP2
(includes downloading in IE6 SP2)
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=883260
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE), AH-VSOP

Are You Ready for WinXP SP2?
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

WinXP SP2 Release Notes
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;835935

AumHa Forums
http://forum.aumha.org


Dudley Henriques wrote:
Just installed SP2 with no serious issues. I do have one issue
that
is
different then before the installation if someone can help.
When browsing a web page, the links show normally as underlined
links,
and when I put the mouse on the link it works; however the link
itself
disappears completely.
Probably a new security change but I have no idea what it is or
how
to
fix it. I'm assuming that the links that are disappearing are
doing
so
because that link doesn't pass the new security settings. If I'm
right,
is this normal behavior and should I leave it alone, or how do I
change
it to get the links to function? If I can change them to show
when
moused, am I defeating the security precautions by changing these
to
show?
Thanks
Dudley

 

[PA Bear]

Take it Easter, buddy.

I can't honestly remember Bear. (seniors you know.) Don't think so.
Thanks for the links. I'll be reading up on things anyway to learn how
things work if I can.
D

Weren't we through something similar before, regarding customizing IE
display for easier reading, Dudley? If not...

Microsoft Accessibility pages dealing with vision
http://www.microsoft.com/enable/default.aspx
http://www.microsoft.com/enable/guides/vision.aspx
http://www.microsoft.com/enable/training/ie6/adjusting.aspx
http://www.microsoft.com/enable/training/ie6/formatpage.aspx

HTH
--
~PA Bear

I think you broke the code.
Actually I never changed the color in options/colors. I have been
fooling around with a lower background color for OE...sort of a beige
that is easier on my eyes. I think that somehow my selecting this
beige
color for my OE window background might have been picked up by IE as
well for some web pages. Mostly the pages have been showing a normal
white but when I hovered on some links, they faded away into nothing
under the mouse. They worked ok, but you couldn't see them unless you
moved the mouse away for an instant; then they would reappear. It was
funny. Not all links were affected.
I think it's ok now, but I haven't been browsing much either )
Dudley
Playin' with funny, even semi-transparent, colors again, wot? <eg>

Glad to hear all's well.
--
~PA Bear

Dudley Henriques wrote:
Thanks Bear. I think it was the hover color. It's running ok again
now...so far at least
D
Please elaborate on/define "the link itself disappears
completely."
The *hyperlink* itself, on the original webpage? The IE window in
which the clicked-on link opens?

Pertinent References:

Hot Topics in WinXP SP2
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;[ln];xpsp2insthot

WinXP SP2 Release Notes
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=835935

Changes to Functionality in Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
Browsing Security Enhancements

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/sp2brows.mspx

WinXP SP2: What's New for Internet Explorer and Outlook Express
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/ieoeoverview.mspx

How the Attachment Manager works in WinXP SP2
(includes downloading in IE6 SP2)
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=883260
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE), AH-VSOP

Are You Ready for WinXP SP2?
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

WinXP SP2 Release Notes
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;835935

AumHa Forums
http://forum.aumha.org


Dudley Henriques wrote:
Just installed SP2 with no serious issues. I do have one issue
that
is
different then before the installation if someone can help.
When browsing a web page, the links show normally as underlined
links,
and when I put the mouse on the link it works; however the link
itself
disappears completely.
Probably a new security change but I have no idea what it is or
how
to
fix it. I'm assuming that the links that are disappearing are
doing
so
because that link doesn't pass the new security settings. If I'm
right,
is this normal behavior and should I leave it alone, or how do I
change
it to get the links to function? If I can change them to show
when
moused, am I defeating the security precautions by changing these
to
show?
Thanks
Dudley