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MageB420666 · 01-05-2005, 08:12 PM

Ok, just got Firefox and for the most part its been working fine, but sometimes when I click on a link it will create a little pop-up that says something along the lines of "document contains no data". Is there some setting within Firefox that I need to change to prevent this or is this just something I'm gonna have to put up with.

P.S. - All the links are good, when I click them again they work fine.

Redlemon · 01-06-2005, 06:42 AM

I think that might be one of those "freaky cache" things. Are they pages that you have been to recently, and are returing to?

Either way, I recommend setting browser.cache.check_doc_frequency to 1 using about:config, unless you are on dialup. Ask again if you need help doing that.

MageB420666 · 01-06-2005, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redlemon

I think that might be one of those "freaky cache" things. Are they pages that you have been to recently, and are returing to?

Either way, I recommend setting browser.cache.check_doc_frequency to 1 using about:config, unless you are on dialup. Ask again if you need help doing that.

I'm on a cable internet connection and I definitly need help doing that. I don't believe that I've noticed any difference as to whether it's a new page or a page being revisited, I'm pretty sure its happened in both scenarios.

flightlessbird · 01-06-2005, 08:45 PM

It could also be a timeout from the server, do you get an error number back with it? (like the 404, page not found)

Redlemon · 01-07-2005, 07:21 AM

MageB420666:

Enter 'about:config' in the URL bar.
Type 'freq' into the filter bar that shows up below the URL bar, in order to reduce the number of lines of code shown.
Double-click the line that reads 'browser.cache.check_doc_frequency'.
Enter the value '1' in the box that pops up.
For good luck, close and restart Firefox.

This will also keep you from receiving expired pages (especially on news sites). I don't know why it isn't the default setting.

MageB420666 · 01-07-2005, 02:24 PM

That seems to have taken care of it.

Thanks a bunch Redlemon. That little message was starting to get really annoying.

Redlemon · 01-07-2005, 02:30 PM

And now that you've taken a look 'behind the curtain', you wouldn't believe what sorts of other things you can adjust. And how many different ways there are to completely f-up the browser. All the fun and danger is hidden behind about:config!

MageB420666 · 01-07-2005, 02:55 PM

Oops, I seem to have spoken too soon. The damn thing is still popping up. I even restarted my comp just to make sure, but it popped up again.

It will happen with pages I've never visited, and will happen with pages that I've just visited, and it won't happen all the time, some times i can visit a page just fine, but then the next time I try to visit the same page the damn little notice pops up.

Redlemon · 01-08-2005, 11:57 AM

OK, for more possibilities, check out [http://forums.mozillazine.org/viewto...?t=107957]this page[/url]. It has two good suggestions; the first is to change the popup into a regular page error (set browser.xul.error_pages.enabled to true), and the other is to adjust your antivirus/firewall software.

MageB420666 · 01-08-2005, 01:11 PM

Thanks, I'll check it out.

wombatman · 01-10-2005, 03:15 PM

I'm having this same problem, and I've tried all suggestions in this thread (both about:config changes). The only firewall I have is the Windows firewall, which I have tried turning off, and I still get the same error. This is the text from the offending pages:

The link to the site was dropped unexpectedly while negotiating a connection or transferring data. This may be due to a network fault somewhere between the site and your computer. If the problem persists, consult your system documentation, administrator or Internet Service Provider (ISP) as appropriate for further assistance.

I'm hooked up to a University network (U. of South Carolina, if that matters), so it could be something they're doing, but why would ESPN be blocked?

It should also be noted that using IE to try and get to these websites does not work either.

wombatman · 01-13-2005, 06:28 PM

Found the solution, at least for me. If you have tried all the other given fixes, and you still have trouble like I did, it may be PeerGuardian or your firewall/antivirus program.

If it is PeerGuardian, check «allow all connections to destination port 80» in the preferences window.

The place where I found this solution is located here: http://forums.mozillazine.org/viewtopic.php?t=107957

shortynickel · 01-13-2005, 10:47 PM

not sure if i should add my problem in here or make a new one....

right now i am on yahoo all i see is text...i dont see any pics of what the emoticons look like...this has been happening to me when trying to view pics on any site...sometimes it shows sometimes it doesnt...also i visit another forum and there are pics on the page and i was able to see the page from previous days but i knew there were new ones but couldnt view them...i checked the options but couldnt figure anything out that would fix this issue. plz help i am going

Redlemon · 01-14-2005, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shortynickel

not sure if i should add my problem in here or make a new one....

right now i am on yahoo all i see is text...i dont see any pics of what the emoticons look like...this has been happening to me when trying to view pics on any site...sometimes it shows sometimes it doesnt...also i visit another forum and there are pics on the page and i was able to see the page from previous days but i knew there were new ones but couldnt view them...i checked the options but couldnt figure anything out that would fix this issue. plz help i am going

Here's fine, what the heck.

How about "Options / Web Features / Load Images / For the originating site only"? I'd recommend selecting Load Images, and deselecting "Originating site". Also check the Exceptions box to see if you accidentally blocked images from Yahoo.

Alternately, do you have the Adblock extension installed? One of its settings might be messing you up.

hoosier52 · 01-14-2005, 09:59 PM

I'm on a dial up connection and have gotthen that when I've lost my connection for some reason. Also, it seems to happen on occassion when it times out. It doesn't happen often with my firefox so I've just learned to live with it. Maybe someday when broadband comes to small towns...

01-05-2005, 08:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
MageB420666 <Insert wise statement here> Location: Hell if I know	Firefox question Ok, just got Firefox and for the most part its been working fine, but sometimes when I click on a link it will create a little pop-up that says something along the lines of "document contains no data". Is there some setting within Firefox that I need to change to prevent this or is this just something I'm gonna have to put up with. P.S. - All the links are good, when I click them again they work fine. __________________ Apathy: The best outlook this side of I don't give a damn.

01-06-2005, 06:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
Redlemon Devoted Donor Location: New England	I think that might be one of those "freaky cache" things. Are they pages that you have been to recently, and are returing to? Either way, I recommend setting browser.cache.check_doc_frequency to 1 using about:config, unless you are on dialup. Ask again if you need help doing that. __________________ I can't read your signature. Sorry.

01-07-2005, 07:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
Redlemon Devoted Donor Location: New England	MageB420666: Enter 'about:config' in the URL bar. Type 'freq' into the filter bar that shows up below the URL bar, in order to reduce the number of lines of code shown. Double-click the line that reads 'browser.cache.check_doc_frequency'. Enter the value '1' in the box that pops up. For good luck, close and restart Firefox. This will also keep you from receiving expired pages (especially on news sites). I don't know why it isn't the default setting. __________________ I can't read your signature. Sorry.

01-07-2005, 02:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
MageB420666 <Insert wise statement here> Location: Hell if I know	That seems to have taken care of it. Thanks a bunch Redlemon. That little message was starting to get really annoying. __________________ Apathy: The best outlook this side of I don't give a damn.

01-07-2005, 02:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
Redlemon Devoted Donor Location: New England	And now that you've taken a look 'behind the curtain', you wouldn't believe what sorts of other things you can adjust. And how many different ways there are to completely f-up the browser. All the fun and danger is hidden behind about:config! __________________ I can't read your signature. Sorry.

01-06-2005, 08:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
flightlessbird Upright	It could also be a timeout from the server, do you get an error number back with it? (like the 404, page not found)

01-07-2005, 02:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
MageB420666 <Insert wise statement here> Location: Hell if I know	Oops, I seem to have spoken too soon. The damn thing is still popping up. I even restarted my comp just to make sure, but it popped up again. It will happen with pages I've never visited, and will happen with pages that I've just visited, and it won't happen all the time, some times i can visit a page just fine, but then the next time I try to visit the same page the damn little notice pops up. __________________ Apathy: The best outlook this side of I don't give a damn.

01-08-2005, 11:57 AM	#9 (permalink)
Redlemon Devoted Donor Location: New England	OK, for more possibilities, check out [http://forums.mozillazine.org/viewto...?t=107957]this page[/url]. It has two good suggestions; the first is to change the popup into a regular page error (set browser.xul.error_pages.enabled to true), and the other is to adjust your antivirus/firewall software. __________________ I can't read your signature. Sorry.

01-08-2005, 01:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
MageB420666 <Insert wise statement here> Location: Hell if I know	Thanks, I'll check it out. __________________ Apathy: The best outlook this side of I don't give a damn.

01-10-2005, 03:15 PM	#11 (permalink)
wombatman Insane	I'm having this same problem, and I've tried all suggestions in this thread (both about:config changes). The only firewall I have is the Windows firewall, which I have tried turning off, and I still get the same error. This is the text from the offending pages: The link to the site was dropped unexpectedly while negotiating a connection or transferring data. This may be due to a network fault somewhere between the site and your computer. If the problem persists, consult your system documentation, administrator or Internet Service Provider (ISP) as appropriate for further assistance. I'm hooked up to a University network (U. of South Carolina, if that matters), so it could be something they're doing, but why would ESPN be blocked? It should also be noted that using IE to try and get to these websites does not work either.

01-13-2005, 06:28 PM	#12 (permalink)
wombatman Insane	Found the solution, at least for me. If you have tried all the other given fixes, and you still have trouble like I did, it may be PeerGuardian or your firewall/antivirus program. If it is PeerGuardian, check «allow all connections to destination port 80» in the preferences window. The place where I found this solution is located here: http://forums.mozillazine.org/viewtopic.php?t=107957

01-13-2005, 10:47 PM	#13 (permalink)
shortynickel Addict Location: Central PA	not sure if i should add my problem in here or make a new one.... right now i am on yahoo all i see is text...i dont see any pics of what the emoticons look like...this has been happening to me when trying to view pics on any site...sometimes it shows sometimes it doesnt...also i visit another forum and there are pics on the page and i was able to see the page from previous days but i knew there were new ones but couldnt view them...i checked the options but couldnt figure anything out that would fix this issue. plz help i am going

01-14-2005, 09:59 PM	#15 (permalink)
hoosier52 Upright Location: Indiana	I'm on a dial up connection and have gotthen that when I've lost my connection for some reason. Also, it seems to happen on occassion when it times out. It doesn't happen often with my firefox so I've just learned to live with it. Maybe someday when broadband comes to small towns...