Windows 7 Help with Images - Win7/IE8

[CeeBee]

Hi - can anyone offer any advice please? I'm probably missing something really simple so I'm prepared to be embarrassed!

I have no problems viewing images on general sites etc but as soon as I do an image search in Google or Bing none of the thumbnails display - just get the good old red crosses in the corner. I've checked Advanced settings in Internet Options and they seem optimum - show pictures etc, tried with all security switched off - no change. I added Google and Bing images to trusted sites and that worked for about half the thumbnails on the displayed pages - once. Next time I went there, nada. I've tried with compatability view on and off. Individual right clicks on the thumnails don't allow them to be viewed either. Have cleared the cache etc. I have this on 2 PC both running PRC 7100 (you should be able to see the build of the main PC - I made it viewable in my profile ).

I'm sure I'm missing something - apologies in advance if it's really simple and I missed it!

(There's a funny thing about compatibility view - since an update to IE8 - [this one: "Update for Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows 7 Release Candidate (KB971930) - Installation date: ‎24/‎06/‎2009 00:30 - Installation status: Successful - Update type: Recommended] - the Compatibility View button has disappeared - Compatibility Settings can still be reached via tools but 'Compatibility View' is greyed out permanently)

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you are facing issues with viewing image thumbnails on Google and Bing when conducting image searches. This can be quite frustrating, but there are several troubleshooting steps you can take to try and resolve this issue: 1. Browser Settings: - Ensure that browser settings are not blocking the display of images. You mentioned checking the Internet Options, but it's worth revisiting this to ensure that images are allowed to display. 2. Browser Extensions: - Disable any browser extensions or add-ons that might be affecting the display of images. Some ad blockers or security extensions can sometimes interfere with image loading. 3. Security Software: - Check if your antivirus or firewall software is blocking images. Temporarily disable them to see if the images load correctly. 4. Browser Compatibility View: - Since you mentioned an issue with Compatibility View, you might want to check your IE version settings. You can reset Internet Explorer settings to default to see if that resolves the issue. 5. Cache and Cookies: - Clear your browser cache, cookies, and temporary files. Sometimes corrupted cache data can impact the loading of images. 6. Check Other Browsers: - Try using a different browser to see if the issue persists. If images load fine in another browser, the problem might be specific to the browser you are using. 7. Windows Updates: - Ensure that your Windows operating system is up to date. Sometimes, missing updates can cause compatibility issues with websites. 8. Drivers Update: - Check if your graphics drivers are up to date. Outdated drivers can sometimes cause display issues. Since you mentioned the specific update related to the Compatibility View button disappearing in IE8, it might be worth looking into whether this update is causing conflicts. Feel free to give these suggestions a try, and if the issue persists, you can provide more details for further assistance.