Links in posts not working

[MIKE R]

I hope someone can help

Following a recent software update (Windows 10) the links in posts to other sites does not work

For example https://www.tutorochainoiler.com/

comes up as 'aboutblank' on the address bar.

I know I can copy and paste but not having a direct link is a real PITA

Many Thanks

Mike

[oblertone]

FWIW that link works perfectly for me

[alanbmwgs]

FWIW that link works perfectly for me

Me also.

[wessie]

What browser are you using?

Presumably some security setting is affecting the clickiness of the link. This could be in Windows, the browser or an embedded extension, installed software such as an adblocker, virus checker or malware detector.

Try using a different browser e.g. if using Edge, download Chrome or switch to Edge if using s 3rd party browser like Chrome.

I am assuming you have switched it off and back on again after the update to ensure any processes have completed.

[richardbd]

FWIW that link works perfectly for me

And me

[MIKE R]

Thanks for your thoughts but

Even though I typed in

https://www.tutorochainoiler.com/

on my own thread, it will not work. Comes back with 'aboutblank' in the address line

Also tried it in Microsoft Edge and it is exactly the same

Mike

[icedfusion]

Thanks for your thoughts but

Even though I typed in

https://www.tutorochainoiler.com/

on my own thread, it will not work. Comes back with 'aboutblank' in the address line

Also tried it in Microsoft Edge and it is exactly the same

Mike

This is absolutely user error, even though you may not know it.
There is a security setting that is preventing you from clicking on links

[MIKE R]

Makes sense but I don't think so

I'm on other forums and the links work perfectly on them.

It is only this site that gives me the problem

Also just found out that if I left click on the link it will open in a new tab or window but if I right click it goes to about:blank

I've checked the setting on this site and can't see a problem


Mike

[er-minio]

Can you copy the link address and show it here?
Right-click on the link.

Can be some third party sw injecting something in the URL and failing.

[Redboots]

Have you tried clearing temporary internet files, cookies & browser cache.

You may have to re-enter PW's etc. when going to your favourite sites...

[sanqhar]

If a link fails to work for me (Apple computer) it's usually down to content blockers.

My MacBook has the option to "Reload without content blockers" (click and hold down the "reload" logo in the website name field at the top of the screen).

Find how to do this reload for whatever operating system you have.

Some info here:

https://www.alphr.com/how-to-disable-ad-block/

Hope that's not blocked for you!

tom

[MIKE R]

Have you tried clearing temporary internet files, cookies & browser cache.

You may have to re-enter PW's etc. when going to your favourite sites...

Thanks, but tried that

Mike

[Redboots]

Do you have an anti-virus running?
Kill it and try again.

Read this: what about blank means resolve
If you can open it

[MIKE R]

Thanks Redboots

I opened that page by right clicking and opening in new tab

Found that page a while ago and tried it without success but it appears to be the solution for about:blank on start up. My start up is fine as only UKGSER is affected

Just to make sure I tried it again without success

Thanks for trying

Mike

[MIKE R]

Can you copy the link address and show it here?
Right-click on the link.

Can be some third party sw injecting something in the URL and failing.

I'm not sure what you're asking me to do but when I click on a link in UKGSER (only) this is what I get

Cheers

Mike

[er-minio]

Right click on the link. From the contextual menu there should be something like “copy link destination” or “copy link URL”.

Copy that and paste here the result. It might be multiple things.

Try on this one:

www.apple.com