Netscape 8 Clashes With Internet Explorer's XML Rendering
from http://www.techsmec.com/index.php/2005/05/27/netscape_8_clashes_with_internet_explore
If you view RSS feeds in Internet Explorer, but you've recently downloaded Netscape 8, you may have noticed a few problems, namely that you can't see them any more.
"We have just confirmed an issue that has started to be reported on newsgroups and forums that, after installing Netscape 8, the XML rendering capabilities of Internet Explorer no longer work," wrote Dave Massy, senior programme manager for IE, on the Microsoft IE blog.He posted the following workaround.
1. Uninstall Netscape 8
2. START->RUN
1. Type: regedit 2. Hit ENTER
3. Navigate to the following:
4. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Plugins\Extension
5. Highlight and right-click the node titled "xml" and select delete.
6. Restart Internet Explorer
Unfortunately if Netscape 8 remains installed then the registry key is continually rewritten so this is an essential step if you are to be able to view XML content in IE.
According to AOL, however, this workaround is unnecessary. "This issue affects a very small number of users who visit sites that require that advanced technology," said Andrew Weinstein, an AOL spokesman, implying that AOL users may not be the most advanced of netizens if they don't bother with RSS feeds.
"We would not encourage people to uninstall or effect their browser settings," Weinstein said, attempting to protect Netscape 8's currently small share of the browser market. "It's a minor issue."
Netscape said they would release a fix next week.
If you view RSS feeds in Internet Explorer, but you've recently downloaded Netscape 8, you may have noticed a few problems, namely that you can't see them any more.
"We have just confirmed an issue that has started to be reported on newsgroups and forums that, after installing Netscape 8, the XML rendering capabilities of Internet Explorer no longer work," wrote Dave Massy, senior programme manager for IE, on the Microsoft IE blog.He posted the following workaround.
1. Uninstall Netscape 8
2. START->RUN
1. Type: regedit 2. Hit ENTER
3. Navigate to the following:
4. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Plugins\Extension
5. Highlight and right-click the node titled "xml" and select delete.
6. Restart Internet Explorer
Unfortunately if Netscape 8 remains installed then the registry key is continually rewritten so this is an essential step if you are to be able to view XML content in IE.
According to AOL, however, this workaround is unnecessary. "This issue affects a very small number of users who visit sites that require that advanced technology," said Andrew Weinstein, an AOL spokesman, implying that AOL users may not be the most advanced of netizens if they don't bother with RSS feeds.
"We would not encourage people to uninstall or effect their browser settings," Weinstein said, attempting to protect Netscape 8's currently small share of the browser market. "It's a minor issue."
Netscape said they would release a fix next week.
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