ROLL UP FIX: Physics Forums Login Issue on Win XP

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Users are experiencing a login issue on Physics Forums where the page defaults to the bottom, requiring them to scroll up to access the login area. One suggestion is to disable JavaScript to see if it resolves the problem, but the user is unsure how to do this on their Windows XP system. The user is currently using Internet Explorer on a library computer and plans to test the fix on a different machine. Additionally, there are mentions of a delay caused by a tracking service linked to the forum. The discussion centers around troubleshooting the login issue and potential fixes.
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Hello. Whenever I get to the first log in page at Physics Forums...by default I am at the bottom of the screen. I then have to go to the right hand side of the page and use the scroll bar to climb back to the top of the page so I can log in. Why is that? Is there something I can do? I am using Windows XP. Will physics forums be able to fix such an issue or recommend a fix for me?
Thanks for any and all responses
Bye
SC
 
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Try disabling JS and load the page again. Let me know what happens.
 
Hello. Thanks for the response. Unfortunately the computer I am using at this time I believe does not allow me to 'disable' JavaScript. In a short while I am going to get to 'another' computer and see if I can do it there..so in the future I will let you know if that does the trick.

Sorry about this question..I might simply be able to figure it out myself... but since I'm at a computer right now..how does one go about disabling JavaScript?

Thanks
SC
 
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What browser do you use?
 
Hello. Thanks for the response. I am using a 'Brampton Library' computer.

I believe it uses a Windows XP operating system.

A much better computer that I use is at a 'work related computer resource center'

Bye
SC
 
No, I am asking about program that is installed on the computer and used to browse web pages. If it is on XP it is most likely Internet Explorer, Firefox or Google Chrome.
 
Hello.

Internet Explorer.

Bye
SC
 
It just happened when I tried to open "PF Movie Night". It was locked up long enough for me to note the message at the bottom of my screen: "Waiting for api.viglink.com..."

It was maybe 45 seconds.
 
lisab said:
It just happened when I tried to open "PF Movie Night". It was locked up long enough for me to note the message at the bottom of my screen: "Waiting for api.viglink.com..."

It was maybe 45 seconds.
That's a tracking service Greg uses, that's something different.
 
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