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Title: PC help please
Post by: Andy B on 15 October 2010, 18:37:26
Any suggestions ass to why I can't now log on to Google maps?  :'(

I've restarted the PC  ;), done a sysytem restore to the earliest it would let me but still no joy  :'( 

I get this message ..... TIA

(http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k17/Tiff4327/Googlemaps.jpg)
Title: Re: PC help please
Post by: tunnie on 15 October 2010, 18:41:40
tried another browser? FireFox or Google's Chrome? I.E is kak...
Title: Re: PC help please
Post by: Shimmy on 15 October 2010, 18:42:02
Shouldn't need to log in?

I'm not sure what is causing that error message.  But I would try going on google maps on a different browser.

I use google chrome myself.  Other popular browsers include, mozilla firefox, opera and safari.

See if any of those help.
Title: Re: PC help please
Post by: Richie London on 15 October 2010, 18:43:12
just tried it, works ok for me  :y
have you put in the right password ?
Title: Re: PC help please
Post by: Richie London on 15 October 2010, 18:44:07
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Shouldn't need to log in?
I'm not sure what is causing that error message.  But I would try going on google maps on a different browser.

I use google chrome myself.  Other popular browsers include, mozilla firefox, opera and safari.

See if any of those help.


you have to unlock with password
Title: Re: PC help please
Post by: tunnie on 15 October 2010, 18:45:39
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Shouldn't need to log in?
I'm not sure what is causing that error message.  But I would try going on google maps on a different browser.

I use google chrome myself.  Other popular browsers include, mozilla firefox, opera and safari.

See if any of those help.


you have to unlock with password

You don't need to log in or unlock anything on Google maps, never fill in anything that says you should.
Title: Re: PC help please
Post by: Richie London on 15 October 2010, 18:47:20
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Shouldn't need to log in?
I'm not sure what is causing that error message.  But I would try going on google maps on a different browser.

I use google chrome myself.  Other popular browsers include, mozilla firefox, opera and safari.

See if any of those help.


you have to unlock with password

You don't need to log in or unlock anything on Google maps, never fill in anything that says you should.


i have to unlock to get on??
Title: Re: PC help please
Post by: Andy B on 15 October 2010, 18:49:09
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Shouldn't need to log in? ....

Wrong phrase .... I can't open Google maps!  ;)
All other Google options work but not maps.  :'(
Mmm?  :-/ Google chrome ..... my daughter has this running on her lap top. I'm not struck  :(
Title: Re: PC help please
Post by: tunnie on 15 October 2010, 18:53:43
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Shouldn't need to log in?
I'm not sure what is causing that error message.  But I would try going on google maps on a different browser.

I use google chrome myself.  Other popular browsers include, mozilla firefox, opera and safari.

See if any of those help.


you have to unlock with password

You don't need to log in or unlock anything on Google maps, never fill in anything that says you should.


i have to unlock to get on??

Define 'unlock' ?  :-/
Title: Re: PC help please
Post by: Andy B on 15 October 2010, 19:06:36
I appear to not be on my own ..... http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/maps/thread?tid=3f95fa8fc93638c5&hl=en
Title: Re: PC help please
Post by: tunnie on 15 October 2010, 19:16:29
Surprise surprise IE being crap as usual! If your not a fan of Chrome, try FireFox or Opera.
Title: Re: PC help please
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 15 October 2010, 19:35:39
Andy try windows version.. I find it more useful..

and for your problem.. I also had some problem with windows version.. couldnt log in ;D problem was some ip settings in

C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc\hosts file

I add those lines and problem solved..(for windows version)

209.85.229.99 auth.keyhole.com
74.125.157.99 kh.google.com
74.125.157.99 geo.keyhole.com


but still cant activate street view..  :(
Title: Re: PC help please
Post by: Andy B on 15 October 2010, 19:42:10
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Andy try windows version.. I find it more useful..

and for your problem.. I also had some problem with windows version.. couldnt log in ;D problem was some ip settings in

C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc\hosts file

I add those lines and problem solved..(for windows version)

209.85.229.99 auth.keyhole.com
74.125.157.99 kh.google.com
74.125.157.99 geo.keyhole.com


but still cant activate street view..  :(

Sorry Cem. Far to complicated for me  ::)  ::)  ::) Thanks for the advise though  :y
Title: Re: PC help please
Post by: Entwood on 15 October 2010, 19:44:37
Most odd ... working for me no problems on both IE & FF, streetview as well .. just click and its there .. :(


EDIT :

Hang on ... I see something .... are you going google - click maps   OR from a  favourite ???

My guess is a favourite and you have a "full stop" too many at the end .... looking at the first post .. :)

Try

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&tab=wl

:)
Title: Re: PC help please
Post by: Andy B on 15 October 2010, 19:46:11
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Most odd ... working for me no problems on both IE & FF, strretview as well .. just click and its there .. :(

Looks like I'll have to use No 1 daughter's laptop if I want Google maps  ::) :y :y
Title: Re: PC help please
Post by: Entwood on 15 October 2010, 19:46:59
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Most odd ... working for me no problems on both IE & FF, strretview as well .. just click and its there .. :(

Looks like I'll have to use No 1 daughter's laptop if I want Google maps  ::) :y :y

See my edit above ^^^
Title: Re: PC help please
Post by: Andy B on 15 October 2010, 19:48:53
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Most odd ... working for me no problems on both IE & FF, strretview as well .. just click and its there .. :(

Looks like I'll have to use No 1 daughter's laptop if I want Google maps  ::) :y :y

See my edit above ^^^

Same thing I'm afraid Nige. I'm clicking on maps from Google's front page   :-/
Title: Re: PC help please
Post by: Entwood on 15 October 2010, 19:50:52
wonder why your error message has the full stop at the end of the URL then .. :(  methinks that is the problem ..
Title: Re: PC help please
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 15 October 2010, 20:07:42
here you go
>"
Try clearing your cache and the site's cookies.
Clear cache: Tools > Options > Advanced > Network - In the Cache section click "Clear Now"
Clear cookies (only remove those for the site): Tools > Options > Privacy - In the Cookies section click "Show Cookies..." to access the option for removing cookies.

Make sure JavaScript is enabled, the setting is accessible at Tools > Options > Content
If you have NoScript installed make sure it is set to allow scripts to run at Google Maps.

Next check a couple of settings. Type about:config into the location bar and press enter. This brings up a list or preferences.
Locate the preference dom.disable_image_src_set and make sure it is set to false
Next locate the preference permissions.default.image and make sure it is set to 1
You can double-click on the preference to changes its value.

Another possible cause is the Skype add-on. This has been fixed by Skype and a patched version is available from SkypeToolbars - Skype Developer Zone
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Title: Re: PC help please
Post by: Andy B on 15 October 2010, 20:16:20
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here you go
>"
Try clearing your cache and the site's cookies.
Clear cache: Tools > Options > Advanced > Network - In the Cache section click "Clear Now"
Clear cookies (only remove those for the site): Tools > Options > Privacy - In the Cookies section click "Show Cookies..." to access the option for removing cookies.

Make sure JavaScript is enabled, the setting is accessible at Tools > Options > Content
If you have NoScript installed make sure it is set to allow scripts to run at Google Maps.

Next check a couple of settings. Type about:config into the location bar and press enter. This brings up a list or preferences.
Locate the preference dom.disable_image_src_set and make sure it is set to false
Next locate the preference permissions.default.image and make sure it is set to 1
You can double-click on the preference to changes its value.

Another possible cause is the Skype add-on. This has been fixed by Skype and a patched version is available from SkypeToolbars - Skype Developer Zone
"

Thanks Cem. I'll try that tomorrow .... it's been a busy day.  ;)
Title: Re: PC help please
Post by: Vamps on 15 October 2010, 21:08:54
I have just tried and getting the same problem as Andy ::)

Google Earth is fine but no to google maps......Strange
Title: Re: PC help please
Post by: Andy B on 15 October 2010, 21:17:53
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I have just tried and getting the same problem as Andy ::)

Google Earth is fine but no to google maps......Strange

Ah! So definitely not just me! Maybe it'll fix itself eventually  :y :y :y
Title: Re: PC help please
Post by: Vamps on 15 October 2010, 21:23:56
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I have just tried and getting the same problem as Andy ::)

Google Earth is fine but no to google maps......Strange

Ah! So definitely not just me! Maybe it'll fix itself eventually  :y :y :y

I hope so, I use it a lot, though mainly at work and particularly for my mileage claims.... :D :D :D
Title: Re: PC help please
Post by: Mysteryman on 15 October 2010, 21:25:50
Apparently, it wont work if you live in a place beginning with 'B'. Weird.
Title: Re: PC help please
Post by: tunnie on 15 October 2010, 21:39:57
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Andy try windows version.. I find it more useful..

and for your problem.. I also had some problem with windows version.. couldnt log in ;D problem was some ip settings in

C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc\hosts file

I add those lines and problem solved..(for windows version)

209.85.229.99 auth.keyhole.com
74.125.157.99 kh.google.com
74.125.157.99 geo.keyhole.com


but still cant activate street view..  :(

Sorry Cem. Far to complicated for me  ::)  ::)  ::) Thanks for the advise though  :y

Its really not that hard Andy...

Browse (Click from My Computer) to following location CEM mentions:

C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc\

Then open the host file, and past in those addresses above, save and try again. Easy peasy  :y
Title: Re: PC help please
Post by: Andy B on 15 October 2010, 21:47:19
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Apparently, it wont work if you live in a place beginning with 'B'. Weird.

Bugger! Maybe I should move to Radcliffe or Ramsbottom then!  ::)  ;D   ;D ;D ;)
Title: Re: PC help please
Post by: Andy B on 15 October 2010, 21:48:41
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..... Easy peasy  :y

There's lots of things in life that are easy  ................ if you can do them!  :y :y :y
Title: Re: PC help please
Post by: tunnie on 15 October 2010, 21:50:59
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..... Easy peasy  :y

There's lots of things in life that are easy  ................ if you can do them!  :y :y :y

Can you copy and paste and navigate to a folder? Its that easy :)  :y
Title: Re: PC help please
Post by: Andy B on 15 October 2010, 21:55:27
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Can you copy and paste and navigate to a folder? Its that easy :)  :y

A long time ago I remember a young lad asking for advise on the dead easy task of replacing brake pads .....  :y :y :y

Copying & pasting is dead easy ....... so is psting them in the wrong folder.  ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: PC help please
Post by: tunnie on 15 October 2010, 22:04:30
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Can you copy and paste and navigate to a folder? Its that easy :)  :y

A long time ago I remember a young lad asking for advise on the dead easy task of replacing brake pads .....  :y :y :y

Copying & pasting is dead easy ....... so is psting them in the wrong folder.  ;) ;) ;)

And i gave it a go... now i do cam covers, shocks, exhausts..  ;)

What your pasting there is not dangerous, easier way is do this:

Click Start > Run

Paste this in:

C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc

You will see this popup:

(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/803897/Omega/Misc/hosts.JPG)

Open the host file in notepad, and paste the IP's in at the bottom of the text file.

To be extra safe, copy a backup of the host file elseware  :y
Title: Re: PC help please
Post by: Andy B on 15 October 2010, 22:11:56
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Can you copy and paste and navigate to a folder? Its that easy :)  :y

A long time ago I remember a young lad asking for advise on the dead easy task of replacing brake pads .....  :y :y :y

Copying & pasting is dead easy ....... so is psting them in the wrong folder.  ;) ;) ;)

And i gave it a go... now i do cam covers, shocks, exhausts..  ;)

What your pasting there is not dangerous, easier way is do this:

Click Start > Run

Paste this in:

C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc

You will see this popup:

(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/803897/Omega/Misc/hosts.JPG)

Open the host file in notepad, and paste the IP's in at the bottom of the text file.

To be extra safe, copy a backup of the host file elseware  :y

Thanks Tunnie. I'll give it a go in the morning ..... if  get this TD Astra running!