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Old 04-19-2015, 11:29 PM
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Hi,

Some of our IE users have just started getting this error message. I have seen it in both IE8 and IE9 (not sure about later versions).

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'vBulletin' is null or not an object
It seems to happen the first time a page loads, but if you refresh the page, it doesn't happen anymore.

There are other error messages that started happening at the same time, the only difference being the variable which is 'null or not an object'. One is 'vb_XHTML_ready' and the other is 'PHP'.

The 'PHP' variable error is the one that causes the most grief because it relates to the text editor so when people try and post, they get a message saying there aren't enough characters - but there are.

I believe what ever the cause is, is the issue for all the errors though.

I have attached a screenshot showing the message.

Nothing javascript related was altered before the error messages started appearing.

I understand IE8 is outdated, so it's not supported anymore - but we do have users who still use it, so would love to get the errors fixed up.

If anyone has any suggestions or advice, would love to hear it.

Cheers,
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Old 04-19-2015, 11:46 PM
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<a href="http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/forum.php" target="_blank">http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/forum.php</a>
update to 4.2.3
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Old 04-19-2015, 11:51 PM
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Why would we just start receiving these errors though?
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Old 04-20-2015, 12:15 AM
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Because IE is crap you should force members to upgrade there is a setting in the settings/options/Cookies and HTTP Header Options = Force Latest IE Mode = Yes
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Old 04-20-2015, 12:25 AM
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Although I agree that IE is crap, the reality is that people still use it and therefore it still causes issues.

We do have that option set to 'yes' about enforcing the latest IE mode.

I'm really hoping there is a fix to this - but still can't find anything anywhere.
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Old 04-20-2015, 01:04 AM
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The fix would come from IE and updating IE is the only fix I know
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Old 04-29-2015, 11:54 PM
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We are still having issue with this.

I understand IE8 is out-datted, but I don't understand why the issue just randomly started happening.

And also, why a simple refresh solves the issue most times.

Can anyone suggest any stupid fixes that can resolve this?

Our users are not tech savvy, and if they are using Internet Explorer it's because they don't know how to get an alternative, or can't update to the latest version.

If you want more info, please don't hesitate to ask.

Cheers
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Old 04-29-2015, 11:59 PM
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Why not make a post on your site with a download link to either the latest IE or another browser, but if you change the setting as I said above it would force their browser to open the update url for their outdated IE
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Why not make a post on your site with a download link to either the latest IE or another browser, but if you change the setting as I said above it would force their browser to open the update url for their outdated IE
We do have the option you suggested switched on, but it won't make a difference if you are running Windows XP, as you can only update to IE8 anyway.

A solution from our end to deal with IE inabilities would be ideal.
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Old 05-01-2015, 07:54 AM
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Does it also happen on the default style of vBulletin?
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