Pictures are blocked

seeingstars · 05-31-2007, 04:40 PM

I use both IE and Opera, depending on the webpage I am going to. I just got this new laptop and for some reason, pictures and music on myspace are blocked. Pictures on blogger had been blocked as well, until I uploaded a new picture from my photobucket. I'm not sure why the pictures aren't working. Also, when I go to myspace, when using Opera, the individual advertisemtns on the site have a box saying that the URL wasn't found. Are there any suggestions?

**Kalim** · 06-04-2007, 05:11 AM

Hi

So the pictures are blocked in both IE and Opera?

Which firewall do you have? Check it's settings for blocking images/flash content online. This is usually a firewall feature.

seeingstars · 06-04-2007, 07:16 PM

I'm not sure what firewall I have. I did go to internet options in IE and I made sure that the feature to allow images in websites was checked. I have no idea what the problem is!!!

**Kalim** · 06-04-2007, 07:57 PM

You will need to check what firewall you do have I'm afraid. If it's a proprietary system, like Dell, then I expect an Internet Security Suite like Norton o be installed (part of which is a software firewall).

If you don't, then chances are it's still the Windows SP2 firewall running.

Open up Start>Run>type: msconfig and hit Enter and under the "Startups" tab look for anything related to security - or post back what you see there.

**koala** · 06-05-2007, 02:03 AM

Also, go to Start > Control Panel >Security Center and click Windows Firewall. This will tell you if the Windows firewall is enabled. It should be disabled if you are using a 3rd party firewall like Zone Alarm or Comodo.

It could also be that your other security software is blocking images or scripts. You need to check the options in all your security software and browsers to see what's going on.

seeingstars · 06-05-2007, 09:37 PM

Ok... I do use Comodo. I turned off the Windows Firewall, but the pictures are still blocked. Does anyone know how to change that setting in Comodo?

**Kalim** · 06-06-2007, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by seeingstars

Ok... I do use Comodo. I turned off the Windows Firewall, but the pictures are still blocked. Does anyone know how to change that setting in Comodo?

I don't think Comodo Firewall Pro has the feature of solely blocking images on a website and neither will the Windows Firewall. A HOSTS file, TeaTimer, Spyware Blaster or Spyware Guard cannot also do that. Certain AVs can though...

It's something on your system though, most likely security related which is blocking these. Are you running any Security Suites?

05-31-2007, 04:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
seeingstars Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: right behind you Posts: 16 OS: WinXP MCE 2005	Pictures are blocked I use both IE and Opera, depending on the webpage I am going to. I just got this new laptop and for some reason, pictures and music on myspace are blocked. Pictures on blogger had been blocked as well, until I uploaded a new picture from my photobucket. I'm not sure why the pictures aren't working. Also, when I go to myspace, when using Opera, the individual advertisemtns on the site have a box saying that the URL wasn't found. Are there any suggestions?

06-04-2007, 05:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
Kalim Roaming To Help Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 5,642 OS: Many	Re: Pictures are blocked Hi So the pictures are blocked in both IE and Opera? Which firewall do you have? Check it's settings for blocking images/flash content online. This is usually a firewall feature.

06-04-2007, 07:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
seeingstars Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: right behind you Posts: 16 OS: WinXP MCE 2005	Re: Pictures are blocked I'm not sure what firewall I have. I did go to internet options in IE and I made sure that the feature to allow images in websites was checked. I have no idea what the problem is!!!

06-04-2007, 07:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
Kalim Roaming To Help Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 5,642 OS: Many	Re: Pictures are blocked You will need to check what firewall you do have I'm afraid. If it's a proprietary system, like Dell, then I expect an Internet Security Suite like Norton o be installed (part of which is a software firewall). If you don't, then chances are it's still the Windows SP2 firewall running. Open up Start>Run>type: msconfig and hit Enter and under the "Startups" tab look for anything related to security - or post back what you see there.

06-05-2007, 02:03 AM	#5 (permalink)
koala Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK Posts: 12,416 OS: XP/7/Ubuntu My System	Re: Pictures are blocked Also, go to Start > Control Panel >Security Center and click Windows Firewall. This will tell you if the Windows firewall is enabled. It should be disabled if you are using a 3rd party firewall like Zone Alarm or Comodo. It could also be that your other security software is blocking images or scripts. You need to check the options in all your security software and browsers to see what's going on. __________________ New members: Subscribe to your thread (Thread Tools) to receive an instant email notification when you get a reply. TSF Folding@Home Team 85015 - details here

06-05-2007, 09:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
seeingstars Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: right behind you Posts: 16 OS: WinXP MCE 2005	Re: Pictures are blocked Ok... I do use Comodo. I turned off the Windows Firewall, but the pictures are still blocked. Does anyone know how to change that setting in Comodo?