ObjectDock disables IE/Firefox internet connections for desktop shortcuts

Thursday, May 28, 2009 by FrozenG | Discussion: ObjectDock

I have a problem with ObjectDock:  If it is running - I have to click on the IE or Firefox icons on the objectdock to get browsing.  If I click on the windows IE shortcut, quicklink, or Firefox shortcut on the desktop - the browsers run (execute) but they do not connect to the internet.  When I exit ObjectDock (turn it off) the desktop/system browser shortcuts exhibit the same trait - they run, but do not connect to the internet.  I have to restart objectdock and use its shortcuts.

 

Any idea why this is happening or how to correct?  Re-enabling connectivity with and without objectdock running for the windows shortcuts.

 

I'm running windows xp with latest version of free objectdock and fences.

 

Thanks for your help in advance.

-Chris

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Bichur
Reply #1 Thursday, May 28, 2009 9:04 PM

does weather or other docklets connect?

if not, check your fire wall to make sure odock is allowed

 

not sure why the desktop icons won't connect...


FrozenG
Reply #2 Friday, May 29, 2009 1:00 PM

Yeah, everything works on the dock. 

Just browsers run/clicked/launched from anywhere other than the dock don't work.

Very strange.

 

 


Bichur
Reply #3 Saturday, May 30, 2009 9:57 AM

yes it is strange.

been running odock freeloader version for years and never had a problem

but I don't think you have an odock issue

close odock

run ie from the all programs menu - if it doesn't connect, check the internet connection settion in the tools


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