Site won't come up in IE 8

Discussion in 'WordPress' started by bellcom, Apr 9, 2014.

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    I just setup a fairly basic site using the Avada theme. I know its slow to load but the client wanted these large pics and the site is still in progress but almost complete.

    The site does not load at all in IE 8 but is fine in everything else. I went to browserstack to test after the client mentioned it didn't come up on an old computer at his office.

    I have other similar sites using the same theme & slider that work in IE8 but I have something wrong with this one: http://sonorandeserthomes.com/wordpress1/

    I disabled all plugins and it still didn't load. Switched to a different theme and it works.
    How can I troubleshoot this to find the problem? Or any tips at all appreciated!

    thanks!!
     
    bellcom, Apr 9, 2014 IP
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    sarahk iTamer Staff

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    different issue but chrome throws up this:
    I just viewed your site with IE in v8 emulation mode and it worked fine
    upload_2014-4-10_9-18-59.png

    ieTester couldn't load it though, and funnily enough I trust them more than Microsoft :)
     
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    bellcom Well-Known Member

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    Thanks! Yeah I checked in emulation so didn't notice the issue until the client mentioned it. Just hangs and say waiting for 1 item to download in the taskbar.

    There is not much on that site though so I will just start over from scratch and check it as I go if no one has a better idea.
     
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    For the target market that your client has - what is the likely usage of the browser?
     
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    Its the client that just happens to still be using IE 8 at his office, maybe not many more but I already told him i would correct it.
    IE is a pain in the arse :)
     
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