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    My Browser Builds (Part 3)

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    Posted · Edited by TechnoRelic


    https://msfn.org/board/topic/182647-my-browser-builds-part-3/?do=findComment&comment=1200309

    User @rereser did post (next message) below (URL above) with SOLUTION to the situation.
    I just BLOCKED in uBlock Origin (UBO Extension) that 'Adobe' website ...
    adobedtm.com
    And the problem is SOLVED ... THANKS so much , I would never have known ... :worship:

    (Leaving in place most of what I originally said in this message, as 'record' of sorts)

    @IXOYE , @VistaLover , @RainyShadow , @XPerceniol  <--

    THANKS to Reply to me here on this ODD WinXP OS situation.

    To 'IXOYE' especially , I say 'Misery Loves Company' ...
    NOT quite thankfully , I am 'pleased' to know that
    someone ELSE ('IXOYE') WAS (is) 'suffering' too ... ;)

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    My Browser Builds (Part 3)

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    Posted · Edited by TechnoRelic

    https://msfn.org/board/topic/182647-my-browser-builds-part-3/?do=findComment&comment=1200309

    User @rereser did post below (URL above) with SOLUTION to the situation.
    I just BLOCKED in uBlock Origin (UBO Extension) that 'Adobe' website ...
    adobedtm.com
    And the problem is SOLVED ... THANKS so much , I would never have known ... :worship:

    (My Original Message Content, left in place below, to describe situation)

    I am having strong problems to load pages (articles)
    on these two major USA News websites. Which, they would be:

    https://www.nbcnews.com ... (and) ... https://www.msnbc.com

    (Note: I should have said 'Error with a NON-RT Browser too' -- as more accurate)
    So, this happens with ALL RT Browsers, in fact ALL Browsers for WinXP OS:

    (1) The HOMEPAGE does NOT load on the first try.
    ... I have to REFRESH(s) reload it, then I see it.
    (2) IF I then try to open a URL from the HOMEPAGE
    ... For an ARTICLE, it only shows a BLANK PAGE.
    ... But, the HTML CODE is there inside of the
    ... 'VIEW SOURCE CODE' if I open that via Browser.

    Is ANYONE ELSE seeing this as I am ???

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    My Browser Builds (Part 2)

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    Posted · Edited by TechnoRelic

    On 11/2/2020 at 3:05 AM, ArcticFoxie said:

    BNavigator  --  *any* version  (on XP x86 or XP x64)
    Does the Download Manager (Ctrl+J) work for anybody with any of the Roytam versions?

    Also, with RT BNavigator, does (Right Click menu) 'Save Link Target As' work (download) for you?
    Here, that feature has also been dead (nothing happens) for awhile now.

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    On Branding RoyTam1's Browsers

    in Windows XP

    Posted · Edited by TechnoRelic

    @dencorso <--
    This BRANDING notion with RT's Browsers seems 'Dead On Arrival' now.
    As Mr. TOBIN has been BANNED from this MSFN website now (pretty sure, it was said).
    I do understand here why Mr. TOBIN ended up in that BANNED situation.
    There seems to be now rather movement to look at the COPYRIGHT issues
    in terms of figuring RT's options, with Mr. TOBIN being more adversarial (?) in the future.
    Personally, my best contribution would be staying out of it. Other than to say that
    the COPYRIGHT discussion might be better located in another NEW THREAD (Title).
    As COPYRIGHT issues seem not quite the same as BRANDING issues , although related.
    Finally, not telling anyone what to think or do here. Just offering an update as I see it for now.

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    My Browser Builds (Part 2)

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    Posted · Edited by TechnoRelic

    @dencorso<--

    This COPYRIGHT discussion could get fairly complex and lengthy (my guess) ???
    Maybe a NEW THREAD that RT participates in it would be a preferred situation ???
    On the other hand , whatever RT wants (and others , 'VistaLover' , 'LoneCrusader' , etc) ...
    is fine with me. Not attempting to tell anyone what to do , just a suggestion here.

    Added Later: I see where 'VistaLover' (message below) said that my suggestion here
    was of some merit. So, high praise from 'VL' in my experience. :)

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    My Browser Builds (Part 2)

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    Posted · Edited by TechnoRelic

    @roytam1 <--

    With your RT BNAVIGATOR Browser, I am now using the most recent version,
    20200829 one, and my situation is now changed with the Right Click Context Menu.
    It has become MUCH longer with more choices, ones that include MEDIA PLAYER choices and more.

    Added Later: Apparently, this problem (Right Click Context Menu 'overload') happens
    often because of EXTENSIONS (ADDONS) that one has them installed.

    Added Still Later: The 20200829 BNAVIGATOR Browser, after I did a FULL reinstall of it,
    along with EXTENSIONS, did finally FIX itself somehow. It is now working as before.
    Count me as pleased. My problems may have been sourced from transferring
    PROFILE data from the old version to the current revised version. I ended up
    creating completely new PROFILE information too.

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    My Browser Builds (Part 2)

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    Posted · Edited by TechnoRelic

    On 8/28/2020 at 7:49 PM, dmiranda said:

    Try https://www.winhelponline.com/xp/defaultbrowser.htm

    @roytam1 -- @siria

    https://www.winhelponline.com/xp/defaultbrowser.htm
    DefaultBrowser (Utility) allows you to set the default web browser
    for your user profile in Windows XP, without affecting the other users.

    This above UTILITY solved my RT BNAVIGATOR Browser problem
    where it would not become the Default Browser for WinXP OS.

    I used the 'Drill Down' option of it, and worked like a charm here.

    I still do not see the 'Pop Up Box' dialog that asks about making
    RT BNAVIGATOR the Default Browser. Instead, this UTILITY
    does a 'Registry Tweak' (apparently) where it forces
    the RT BNAVIGATOR Browser to automatically become
    the Default Browser upon opening it. Which is perfect.
    Exactly what I needed it. THANKS very much.

    Added Later: It also has an 'UNINSTALL the CHANGES' option
    that worked here. You just 'Drill Down' to where the Browser (*.exe) is.
    Same way as when you INSTALLED it, then use "X" button choice
    to REMOVE the (Registry ???) changes. Again, worked here.
    Obviously, as the author says, "no promises" on 'Drill Down' option.

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    My Browser Builds (Part 2)

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    Posted · Edited by TechnoRelic

    4 hours ago, flusspferd said:

    @ TechnoRelic ... http://www.pc-tools.net/win32/

    Thanks to suggest this above URL utility. As added information, very recently, another MSFN user shared
    a 'quick and dirty' fix for RT BNAVIGATOR Browser with me. That involved replacing the OMNI.JA file with one
    that had been modified to make the DEFAULT Browser prompt 'Pop Up BOX' to be active again. So, for now, I am
    using this 'quick and dirty' fix situation successfully here with BNAVIGATOR Browser. But, rather than say of this
    'quick and dirty' fix, I plan to wait patiently now, until RT does his 'Official Full Fix' for RT BNAVIGATOR Browser.

    And again, here, not looking to "push" anyone to do anything. In particular related to RT and his limited time
    that he has to maintain a lot of RT Browsers. So, until RT does his 'Official Full Fix' related
    to BNAVIGATOR Browser, I plan to be patient here. That RT maintains all these WinXP OS Browsers,
    to me, is rather amazing on his part. Count me as grateful. :)

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    My Browser Builds (Part 2)

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    Posted

    @RainyShadow -- @siria -- @VistaLover -- @roytam1 <--

    Not looking to "push" anyone, in particular RT here.
    I only replied to messages for me, as to not seem to ignore them.
    Regrets here on any message content from me that seemed confusing.

    I only mentioned ICEAPE-UXP Browser, to say that I have
    (for me) a good alternative RT Browser to use it.
    Again, regrets on any confusion that I may have created it. :)

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    My Browser Builds (Part 2)

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    Posted · Edited by TechnoRelic

    4 hours ago, siria said:

    When using that method, this great little tool is an easier alternative:
    https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/file_types_manager.html

    Thanks, I took a look at this NIRSOFT Utility, very good one. Ideally though, I would like the BNAVIGATOR Browser to 'pop open' that dialog where it ASKS you if you want to SET it as the DEFAULT Browser ... Which, that I can figure it out, changing the FILE ASSOCIATIONS is not going to really solve it in a full manner. Still hoping that RT might have more to say on the situation. Meanwhile, ICEAPE-UXP Browser is working well here for me. GOOD that RT decided to pick up ICEAPE Browser and keep it current.

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    My Browser Builds (Part 2)

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    2 hours ago, RainyShadow said:

    @TechnoRelic Just set whatever other browser you have as default, it probably don't have to be IE.

    Yes, what you suggest it has good logic. Unfortunately, it is not happening with RT BNAVIGATOR
    as you would want to see it. I have the RT ICEAPE-UXP Browser installed and working here.
    And currently now, the ICEAPE Browser is set as Default Browser (for WIN XP OS).
    Unfortunately, when I close ICEAPE Browser, and then open BNAVIGATOR Browser,
    the 'prompt box' where it should ask if you want BNAVIGATOR to be made Default Browser,
    does not happen (not visible). So, hopefully, RT will suggest another 'work around'
    for RT BNAVIGATOR Browser that does not include using IE Browser. My personal WIN XP OS
    circumstance is a bit not usual in that I do not have IE Browser installed.

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    My Browser Builds (Part 2)

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    5 hours ago, roytam1 said:

    you may reset "shell.checkDefaultClient" in about:config, close browser, set IE as default, reopen browser and it should ask you to set default.

    First, thanks for your prompt reply, always amazed here by your (RT) level of support.
    I did locate and RESET the appropriate 'about:config' entry as described.

    However, here, I actually have IE Browser (WinXP) as NOT INSTALLED.
    So, I tried to install IE Browser from my WinXP OS disk, and it did install.
    BUT, the IE Browser then would NOT open, gave some kind of ERROR message.
    So, I did then UNINSTALL the IE Browser via the WinXP OS disk, so return to original status.

    Is there another 'work around' that does NOT involve using IE Browser (Win XP OS) ???
    And REGRETS here that this is turning into a nuisance for you.

    As added information, I have RT ICEAPE Browser installed and working here.
    But, the BNAVIGATOR Browser seems to like my Old Laptop Hardware a bit better.

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    My Browser Builds (Part 2)

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    Posted · Edited by TechnoRelic

    1 hour ago, RainyShadow said:

    @TechnoRelic

    I haven't tried Bnavigator, but if it's anything similar to PM/Serpent, then a search for DefaultBrowser in about:config should give you a setting to toggle/reset.

    You imported it along with your profile, so the browser assumes it is already set as default and doesn't bother checking.

    Yes, I just looked around in about:config -- and no luck ... But your suggestion surely seems a valid one.

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    My Browser Builds (Part 2)

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    Posted · Edited by TechnoRelic

    @roytam1<--

    I am now using the latest Bnavigator Browser (20200822), that was the Borealis Browser.
    I migrated to Bnavigator, by copying my PROFILE (files) from Borealis (folder path) to Bnavigator (folder path).
    However, I am NOT able to set the (new) Bnavigator Browser as my DEFAULT Browser.
    I cannot find under PREFERENCES where to set it as DEFAULT, maybe I am blind.
    I tried to find via Internet postings a solution, but I failed. Any help on this, would be appreciated.

    So (Bnavigator), under PREFERENCES, then the NAVIGATOR section, I do NOT see listed
    there a 'DEFAULT Browser' check box choice anywhere, to try to be more clear.
    And so, Bnavigator also keeps prompting me to "Choose the APP to open the file type" ...
    And when I do that (pick Bnavigator as the Browser), I am NOT able to SAVE / RETAIN
    that choice via 'check marking' the 'Use it all the time' box (however that wording is).

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    My Browser Builds (Part 2)

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    Posted · Edited by TechnoRelic

    19 hours ago, VistaLover said:

    uBlock-for-firefox-legacy 1.16.4.22 failed to install ... This is to be expected and already reported elsewhere:
    Nothing can be done about that, unless recent ECMAScript 6 javascript features are backported to NM27...

    BOC/UXP = RT BNAV Browser ... Here , it seems that uBlock-for-firefox-legacy 1.16.4.20 is the last version that works. But with RT ICEAPE-UXP Browser, uBlock-for-firefox-legacy 1.16.4.23 installs successfully. Thanks.

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    My Browser Builds (Part 2)

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    @roytam1<-- Hope this is okay to say it here.

    https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/30/asia/hong-kong-china-national-security-law-intl-hnk/index.html
    Hong Kong is about to be governed by a law most residents have never seen.
    And it's already having an effect ; 2020.06.30

    RT ... Just saying that I pay a bit of attention to HK News.
    Not looking to start up a political discussion here.
    But I guess now , that you (HK) have less freedom
    than you once did.

    Be well , and thanks on the RT Browsers.

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    My Browser Builds (Part 2)

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    Posted · Edited by TechnoRelic

    @roytam1 <--

    https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/twitter-shuts-down-legacy-site-and-forces-new-theme-on-everyone/

    Please see above URL -- I am using your RT BNAV Browser -- located (URL below) here:
    https://o.rths.ml/boc-uxp/

    So, I see that TWITTER screen about 'Browser Not Supported.'
    Please make it (Twitter Warning Pop Up) go away, if possible, thanks. :)
    And thanks for your amazing support of your RT XP OS capable Browsers.

    Added Later: The suggested solution below by @RainyShadow worked fine.
    I suspect that I did change it earlier myself, because I preferred the OLD TWITTER display (interface).
    And now, TWITTER is FORCING everyone to use the NEW TWITTER display (interface).

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    My Browser Builds (Part 2)

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    Posted · Edited by TechnoRelic

    @roytam1 <--

    http://o.rths.ml/gpc/files1.rt/home.html
    So far , RT is updating ICEAPE-UXP on a weekly basis , thanks!

    This last RT update , it was 20200229 date , but displayed under HELP (Menu)
    as being still as 20200222 date update. Mentioned as information , not a real complaint.

    So , RT ICEAPE-UXP seems a streamlined version of the normal
    SEAMONKEY 2.49.5 (WinXP compatible) official version (Sept. 2019).

    And RT ICEAPE-UXP Browser has Language Packs avaiable for easy installation.
    https://www.hyperbola.info/
    So , above URL is home website of ICEAPE-UXP Browser that RT updates it for WinXP OS.
    So , click (Menu) PACKAGES there , and then "keywords" (box) = "ICEAPE" (click SEARCH button)
    You should see 20 Language Packs Listed. You have to 'drill down' into the archive compressed
    FILE (tar) using 7-ZIP to finally get to the Language Pack EXTENSION (*.XPI). But it is there and works.
    https://www.hyperbola.info/packages/?q=ICEAPE
     
    RT ICEAPE-UXP Browser works rather well here on my Old Laptop with WinXP OS.
    And the Language Packs are a winning feature over RT BNAV Browser , to my way of thinking.
    Hopefully , the Language Packs will keep working as RT does his weekly updates.
    RT yet again providing an excellent WinXP OS Browser solution , one that supports Language Packs.

    Added observation --> RT's Support Level of his Browsers , is fairly amazing.

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    My Browser Builds (Part 2)

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    Posted · Edited by TechnoRelic

    @roytam1 , @vikmin <--

    For those who might desire RT ICEAPE Browser (SeaMonkey)
    with a Language Pack installed with it.

    http://o.rths.ml/gpc/files1.rt/home.html
    So , this relates to RT ICEAPE-UXP Browser (SeaMonkey)

    https://www.hyperbola.info/packages/?q=iceape
    Search for all ICEAPE related items

    https://www.hyperbola.info/packages/community/i686/iceape-uxp/
    List of Language Packs for RT ICEAPE-UXP Browser

    https://www.hyperbola.info/packages/community/any/iceape-uxp-l10n-es-es/
    Download (Mirror , right side) FILE = iceape-uxp-l10n-es-es-52.9.20190826-3-any.pkg.tar.xz

    Use 7-ZIP software on FILE ... Folder Path is:
    \Downloads\Iceape\iceape-uxp-l10n-es-es-52.9.20190826-3-any.pkg.tar ...
    \iceape-uxp-l10n-es-es-52.9.20190826-3-any.pkg\usr\lib\iceape-uxp\extensions
    There finally , you get to FILE = langpack-es-ES@iceape-uxp.hyperbola.info.xpi

    So , you install the Extension *.xpi , did not need any modification here.

    *** For LANGUAGE PACK ACTIVATION via About:Config ***

    (Default for ENGLISH US)
    general.useragent.locale = en-US
    intl.accept_languages = en-US, en

    (Default for SPANISH ES)
    general.useragent.locale = es-ES
    intl.accept_languages = es-ES, es

    That should be enough on the RT ICEAPE Browser Language Pack installation.

    Added observations:
    (1) The ICEAPE Language Pack Extension(s) *.xpi file(s) is somewhat hidden , but definitely there.
    (2) RT BNAV Browser is ENGLISH Only , in that there is no easy Language Pack support.
    (3) RT ICEAPE Browser has "Inspect Element" (Right Click Menu) , RT BNAV does not.
    (4) RT ICEAPE Browser has NETWORK settings INTERNAL , RT BNAV does not , must use Extension.
    (5) RT ICEAPE Browser has direct uBlock Origin Legacy support now , RT BNAV does not.
    ... (a) Easy *.xpi EDIT of INSTALL.RDF file allows RT BNAV to work with uBO , but YOU have to do it.

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    My Browser Builds (Part 2)

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    Posted · Edited by TechnoRelic

    On 2/19/2020 at 11:13 AM, vikmin said:

    https://o.rths.ml/boc-uxp/bnavigator.win32-20200215-48fee875-uxp-d3067ffdd-xpmod.7z
    RT BNAV Browser-only Win32 , added language pack ru-RU  Thank you kindly :thumbup

    Could you be more specific ???
    Where (http URL) did you source the Language Pack ???
    Did you modify it in any way , in order to have it install successfully ???

    Added Later: Apparently , it was not easy for vikmin to get his ru-RU Language Pack working.
    The original BNAV Browser coding excludes Language Packs. And RT did a Language Pack in the past
    that did work. And then , the BNAV coding changed somehow , and RT's Language Pack
    did not work anymore. Just saying this as a warning. In that , you might get a Language Pack
    to work , then a BNAV Browser Update could make the Language Pack not work anymore.

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    My Browser Builds (Part 2)

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    Posted · Edited by TechnoRelic

    @roytam1 <--

    I have been using the RT ICEAPE Browser (has Emailer too) , and *VERY IMPRESSED* overall.
    http://o.rths.ml/gpc/files1.rt/iceape.win32-20200213-id-088353e-ia-041bf6a-uxp-7dc9aa058-xpmod.7z

    HOPING that this RT ICEAPE Browser might be a PERMANENT and *Regular Update* situation.
    As you know , it is a SEAMONKEY based Browser and Emailer situation (package in one file).
    So , some observations based on what I experienced , that of others may vary.

    ----------

    About:Config (Tweak) -->
    browser.tabs.autoHide = false (toggle change)

    Under RT ICEAPE (Menu) VIEW , the "Tab Bar" becomes *Greyed Out* with a *Check Mark* next to it.

    ----------

    http://kb.mozillazine.org/Windows_error_opening_Internet_shortcut_or_local_HTML_file_-_Firefox#File_Types_edit
    Windows error opening Internet shortcut or local HTML file - Firefox (worked SEAMONKEY too)
    http://kb.mozillazine.org/images/DDEfix.png

    (3) File Types edit (WinXP Solution)
    CLOSE and REOPEN the RT ICEAPE Browser before each testing.

    So , I had this problem (annoying popup warning) , and the excellent advice
    at the above URL did solve it. Unfortunately , it seems that if you use the RT BNAV Browser ,
    and then close that , and return to using the RT ICEAPE Browser , then the DDE Fix does
    disappear. And you have to re-do the DDE Fix again. But the DDE Fix WORKS , it is just
    NOT retained permanently. It is like there is 'cross talk' between RT BNAV and ICEAPE Browsers.

    ----------

    VistaLover (MSFN.ORG User) did kindly provide this for RT ICEAPE Browser Extensions
    (Add-On , Legacy Only) installation advice. For editing of the INSTALL.RDF file , inside
    the *.XPI file (via 7-ZIP software).

           <em:targetApplication>
                <Description>
                    <em:id>{9184b6fe-4a5c-484d-8b4b-efbfccbfb514}</em:id>
                    <em:minVersion>27.0</em:minVersion>
                    <em:maxVersion>52.*</em:maxVersion>
                </Description>
            </em:targetApplication>active for it.

    ----------

    chrome://communicator/content/permissions/cookieViewer.xul
    For COOKIES REMOVAL , create a BOOKMARK that opens the above.

    ----------

    Adding GOOGLE Search as Option -->

    https://addons.palemoon.org/search-plugins/
    GOOGLE Search (URL above) should install okay in RT ICEAPE Browser

    https://tobtu.com/customsearch.php
    Also, this (URL above) should get Secure GOOGLE Search job done too.

    The ONLY way that I could get (added) GOOGLE Search to *remain* as the Active Default
    for MARKED TEXT (Right Click MENU Search) , was to have that (Customize box) SEARCH Item
    Dragged Out and ACTIVE on the NAVIGATION TOOLBAR , with GOOGLE Search chosen there.

    ---------- (End) ----------

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    My Browser Builds (Part 2)

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    Posted · Edited by TechnoRelic

    On 2/10/2020 at 2:57 PM, ArcticFoxie said:

    @rereser  --> (CITIBANK website) working : firefox 52.9 esr (Browser)

    In my view , you might be better to just have a slower but functioning Browser for FINANCIAL websites
    that you use them. Because a FINANCIAL website is going to be more Security oriented in general.
    @Mathwiz has commented about the strategy of using more than one RT Browser for different websites.

    But , what I am suggesting it , is that RT should not be involved much in trying to figure out special problems
    related to FINANCIAL institution (BANKS , etc) websites. Maybe the solution is to suggest that someone does
    install the FIREFOX 52.9 ESR (Browser) and use that , no matter how slow that it might be.
    To me, the issue of RT's TIME and trying to figure out about some Security situation
    for a FINANCIAL website , might be a bit much overall for RT.

    (Note: I did edit my content here slightly , removing reference to a couple MSFN Users)

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    My Browser Builds (Part 2)

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    Posted · Edited by TechnoRelic

    On 2/8/2020 at 10:12 AM, rereser said:

    long standing problem at https://online.citi.com/US/login.do

    I just opened the above URL with RT BNAV Browser , and it seemed to display the LOGIN screen okay to me. The other thing , is that RT is not PALE MOON affiliated exactly ... RT uses the old PALE MOON coding , but modifies it to run under WinXP OS (and other earlier OS). Maybe you knew that anyway. But I notice that you have posted 4 Messages on MSFN.org so far , so maybe you are new to the nature of what RT does it here. And it would not take much to be more techie than me either.

    I just now looked at CitiBank LOGIN (your URL above) using RT NM28 Browser , and again , it seems to be okay , in terms of displaying the CitiBank LOGIN screen correctly here. Again , PALE MOON Browsers (current ones) are not an RT concern exactly here. That exhaused my techie here ... :)

    I am using the most current versions of RT BNAV Browser and RT NM28 Browser here:
    bnavigator.win32-20200208-f249ecbf-uxp-6c82d043a-xpmod.7z
    palemoon-28.9.0a1.win32-git-20200208-5b28a93fa-uxp-6c82d043a-xpmod.7z

    Not quite sure just why that you seem to be using Year 2018 versions of RT's Browsers.

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