Page Display Failures on Windows XP and IE 6

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Page display failures on Windows XP and IE 6 are causing users to experience issues where pages do not load properly without multiple reloads. Clearing the cache and deleting temporary internet files may help alleviate some problems. Upgrading to IE 8 is suggested, but users are warned about potential loss of functionality, particularly with Outlook OWA. Many users report dissatisfaction with IE 8 and prefer to stick with IE 6 despite its lack of support for newer site upgrades. Alternatives like Firefox are being considered by some users as a more stable option.
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Again pages are sometimes failing to display. Pressing the reload tool of the browser sometimes more than once is needed in order to gain full display of some pages. In case this is not commonly happening to other people, here I am using Windows XP and IE 6.
 
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Clear the cache/history, i.e. delete temporary internet files.

One might consider upgrading to IE8.
 
I made the mistake of upgrading to IE8 from IE6 and lost a lot of functionality, especially Outlook OWA. Before changing to IE 8, I would strongly suggest that you go online and read about all of the problems people have encountered and decide if you will be affected.

I just got a new computer and I will not install IE8, I learned my lesson.
 
IE6 unfortunately will not be supported in further upgrades of the site as far as I can tell. Lots of people have been having problems. You should consider upgrading.
 
firefox anyone!
 
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firefox anyone!
Here here!
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