Firefox 1.5 and WB 5

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Hi people,


I'm trying out the new version (trial before I buy) of WB 5, looks good , runs good but there is a problem running it with Firefox 1.5.


When WB 5 is loaded it makes my firefox browser screen jump and it continues to make it jump 60-70% of the time.  If I go to another web page from the jumping one , it may jump it may not.  I have tried all the fixes that Firefox has for this problem, and the only other course of action is another program conflict.  Whenever I shut WB 5 down the problem is gone completely.


 


So is there a fix for this, or is it even a known problem with a work-around ?


 


I like WB 5 but I can't use it if I can't surf the web correctly.


Thx.


 


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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top
no exact fix, has been an ongoing problem with FF since before 1.5 - could be tied to the FF skin used or the the FF extensions installed
Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top

The fault lies with Firefox I believe, and it can be avoided by adding something to the bookmarks toolbar I seem to recall.

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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Just a thought, I constantly use FF 1.5 it's my preference. But, I have the Black Japan theme installed for FF, and I also run WB5 and I have had no problems at all, I've been using it since FF1.5 has come out.

Are you use FF themes? Just a thought...

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Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top
It does seem to be a problem with certain FF themes. Try a few and see if the problem goes away for you. I always use FF 1.5 and have no issues at all (except with an occasional FF theme).
Reply #5 from Stardock Forums Top
I'm using the default theme for FF, really annoying to say the least.  Will try another theme and report back.
Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I often come across this problem too and my personal solution is "minimize the jumping FF window and then maximize/restore" --
Reply #7 from Stardock Forums Top
Well changing the default skin in FF solves the problems so far, (strange a third party one works better than the default!).

Thx people
Reply #8 from Stardock Forums Top
After much work with all stardock products, since 2000, I have discovered it has to do with the JAVA version installed. Most windows machines allow either a microsoft VM or a JAVA VM. I have switched to a JAVA VM and updated the abosulte latest JAVA from sun and the jumping has stopped. I can still cause a jump if I play a java game or run a java applet, like games.yahoo.com, so I tend to disable most stardock items before I play a pure JAVA game.

I am using the default theme and installed the JAVA using the XPI from sun.