Gmail Doesnt work in IE

Marcelio · 3 Aug 2004, 11:56 PM

This is really frustrating me. I can't seem to get Gmail to work in my Internet Explorer. Pretty much the only reason why I still dont use gmail as my default email.
It works fine in firefox, but if I use IE it will say loading in the corner, then go to a completely blank screen, and at the bottom the progress bar is advancing, but it never does load. Stays blank.

I'm using IE 6.0.2800.1106.xpsp2.030422-1633
Windows XP Pro w/ service pack 1

Does anyone know what I can do to fix this???
Thanks,
Marcel

pingme97 · 4 Aug 2004, 12:40 AM

Did u check with netscape if its working and it might be ActivX configuration problem on IE...

or a badluck Gmail do behaves this way sometimes...beta u know

Marcelio · 4 Aug 2004, 01:18 AM

I don't have netscape. I could install it just to see if it will work tho.

4 Aug 2004, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Marcelio
I'm using IE 6.....xpsp2....
Windows XP Pro w/ service pack 1

I thought "xpsp2" meant you have Windows XP Service Pack 2...

Can you login to your account from IE on other computers, or with other IE versions?

Marcelio · 4 Aug 2004, 01:29 AM

when I saw that xpsp2 I thought it meant I had service pack 2 as well. But I don't, unless its still in Explorer. But it doesnt have the features of IE on service pack 2 (the popup blocker etc)
I did try it quite a while ago, but I got rid of it. I'm sure I've done a format since then aswell.

I can log into my account on my roomates computer using IE.

Btw/ Gmail does work in Netscape 7.1 for me.

RtB · 4 Aug 2004, 02:08 AM

Do you have a firewall or antivirus program on your computer? At one of my computers I use Norton Internet Security and I can't use all the functions of Gmail in IE either. For example, I can't get to the contacts section.

If you have a firewall, try to use Gmail with the firewall shutdown.

Maybe thats your problem.

Regards,

Ron

curious · 4 Aug 2004, 02:35 AM

You might also check your javascript settings (in Tools/Options). Gmail requires javascript. If you've got it disabled, the site won't work (I think).

teacher · 4 Aug 2004, 03:31 AM

I'm using Gmail with IE with no problems. Do you have all of your updates? What is your internet option settings? If the cookies are set high, then you will have problems. Go to Privacy and adjust the cookies to the medium level.

QProteus · 5 Aug 2004, 06:11 AM

It sounds like a "pop-up blocker" issue. Or, as previously mentioned, JavaScript is disabled in your IE "Security" settings.

dragon1 · 11 Aug 2004, 09:19 AM

Was the problem resolved, Marcel?

Another thing to check is make sure Google Mail site is in the Trusted Zone. Under Tools -> Internet Options -> Security -> Trusted Sites -> Sites.

Add https://gmail.google.com

Make sure you use the https not just http.

I have all scripting disabled in IE - having GMail added to the trusted zone allows me to access the site without having to enable ActiveX or other scripting.

Because of the security problems with IE, though, I mainly use Firefox now.

Janet

SusanUKF · 11 Aug 2004, 09:23 AM

I use Gmail with Internet Explorer all the time and very rarely have problems getting in...

Susan.

fuzz2988 · 11 Aug 2004, 11:03 AM

I had the exact same problem!!! but then I did exactly what dragon1 told you to do (its in the google help section (which you can check out from your Gmail account through your firefox, by clicking help, and browsing the options, and finding the topic) so do what he says, and that should definatly fix your problem.

if not, PM me, and I'll send you information on how to fix, or check your IE for bugs.

SusanUKF · 11 Aug 2004, 11:18 AM

dragon1 is a female fuzz!! Sometimes it takes a little while to figure out the gender's of certain members, when the names are not obvious.

Susan.

fuzz2988 · 11 Aug 2004, 11:24 AM

lol, I agree, well, I'm just tryin to help out, and be helped

fuzz

Killer · 11 Aug 2004, 11:57 AM

You have to hang around longer to know who's guy and gal around here.

3 Aug 2004, 11:56 PM	#1
Marcelio Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 3	Gmail Doesnt work in IE This is really frustrating me. I can't seem to get Gmail to work in my Internet Explorer. Pretty much the only reason why I still dont use gmail as my default email. It works fine in firefox, but if I use IE it will say loading in the corner, then go to a completely blank screen, and at the bottom the progress bar is advancing, but it never does load. Stays blank. I'm using IE 6.0.2800.1106.xpsp2.030422-1633 Windows XP Pro w/ service pack 1 Does anyone know what I can do to fix this??? Thanks, Marcel

4 Aug 2004, 12:40 AM	#2
pingme97 Essential Contributor Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 427	Did you check with Netscape ? Did u check with netscape if its working and it might be ActivX configuration problem on IE... or a badluck Gmail do behaves this way sometimes...beta u know

4 Aug 2004, 02:08 AM	#6
RtB Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 34	Firewall Do you have a firewall or antivirus program on your computer? At one of my computers I use Norton Internet Security and I can't use all the functions of Gmail in IE either. For example, I can't get to the contacts section. If you have a firewall, try to use Gmail with the firewall shutdown. Maybe thats your problem. Regards, Ron

4 Aug 2004, 01:18 AM	#3
Marcelio Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 3	I don't have netscape. I could install it just to see if it will work tho.

4 Aug 2004, 01:29 AM	#5
Marcelio Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 3	when I saw that xpsp2 I thought it meant I had service pack 2 as well. But I don't, unless its still in Explorer. But it doesnt have the features of IE on service pack 2 (the popup blocker etc) I did try it quite a while ago, but I got rid of it. I'm sure I've done a format since then aswell. I can log into my account on my roomates computer using IE. Btw/ Gmail does work in Netscape 7.1 for me.

4 Aug 2004, 02:35 AM	#7
curious Essential Contributor Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 364	You might also check your javascript settings (in Tools/Options). Gmail requires javascript. If you've got it disabled, the site won't work (I think).

4 Aug 2004, 03:31 AM	#8
teacher Master of the @ Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: UK Posts: 1,167	I'm using Gmail with IE with no problems. Do you have all of your updates? What is your internet option settings? If the cookies are set high, then you will have problems. Go to Privacy and adjust the cookies to the medium level.

5 Aug 2004, 06:11 AM	#9
QProteus Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 36	It sounds like a "pop-up blocker" issue. Or, as previously mentioned, JavaScript is disabled in your IE "Security" settings.

11 Aug 2004, 09:19 AM	#10
dragon1 Cornerstone of the Community Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: California Posts: 674	Was the problem resolved, Marcel? Another thing to check is make sure Google Mail site is in the Trusted Zone. Under Tools -> Internet Options -> Security -> Trusted Sites -> Sites. Add https://gmail.google.com Make sure you use the https not just http. I have all scripting disabled in IE - having GMail added to the trusted zone allows me to access the site without having to enable ActiveX or other scripting. Because of the security problems with IE, though, I mainly use Firefox now. Janet

11 Aug 2004, 09:23 AM	#11
SusanUKF Intergalactic Postmaster Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 5,428	I use Gmail with Internet Explorer all the time and very rarely have problems getting in... Susan.

11 Aug 2004, 11:03 AM	#12
fuzz2988 Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 67	I had the exact same problem!!! but then I did exactly what dragon1 told you to do (its in the google help section (which you can check out from your Gmail account through your firefox, by clicking help, and browsing the options, and finding the topic) so do what he says, and that should definatly fix your problem. if not, PM me, and I'll send you information on how to fix, or check your IE for bugs.

11 Aug 2004, 11:18 AM	#13
SusanUKF Intergalactic Postmaster Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 5,428	dragon1 is a female fuzz!! Sometimes it takes a little while to figure out the gender's of certain members, when the names are not obvious. Susan.

11 Aug 2004, 11:24 AM	#14
fuzz2988 Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 67	lol, I agree, well, I'm just tryin to help out, and be helped fuzz

11 Aug 2004, 11:57 AM	#15
Killer Intergalactic Postmaster Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Singapore Posts: 6,762 Representative of: Killer.kkk.sg	You have to hang around longer to know who's guy and gal around here.