My Index page does not render correctly in IE8

[pityocamptes]

Here is the link

https://www.gunsgrubandgold.com/store/

I'm not sure if this is a computer specific issue, or what, but the page renders perfect in FF, and the video loads immediately. On the same computer I try loading the page in IE8 and the page loads CORRECTLY but the video does NOT and the green load bar at the bottom goes on forever...

Now on a totally different computer (has IE8 only) the header image is cut in half (right through the center of he logo image - center of header image). The video also does NOT load!!!!!

Could someone please check to see if this is a computer issue (what seettings would need to be changed), or an IE8 issue, or template issue???? I contacted the developer and they said that they cross browser checked everything and it worked ok for them. Your help is greatly appreciated! Thanks!

[Kim]

I am using IE8 on win XP - I am getting a security error because your link from the home page to the store is HTTPS and part of your images or content is not secure - that could be the problem.

[pityocamptes]

I am using IE8 on win XP - I am getting a security error because your link from the home page to the store is HTTPS and part of your images or content is not secure - that could be the problem.

I get that sometimes on my forum, how do you fix that? I also unchecked the "Display all websites in compatibilty view", and the header now shows but the video still does not load in IE8. First off, I doubt most users will physically uncheck that option in the browser Tools section, so how do you get the header to automatically render correctly? Still wondering about the video... God, I hate IE went round and round with IE issues on my forum, and finally got it squared away, now it seems I have to deal with the issues on Zencart!!!!

Thanks again!


I checked the page source and the developer used http on some of my logo links which should all be https, HOWEVER, some several other links, jsscript links, etc. are http, so I really doubt changing my links to https would make a difference. Did I mention I hate IE???

[pityocamptes]

It may be due to the flash player version on this POS machine.

http://www.longtailvideo.com/support...-html5-and-ie8

Great, glad it is all working! Also, Flash Before a specific version of 9 (9,0,54 I believe) will not support H.264, so you will need at least that version for it to work.

My question is, do most still run this older versions on their machines, or do I have nothing to worry about as far as clientele? Did I mention I hate IE8???

[pityocamptes]

OK, got the flash thing going and it works. I have one more question.

If anyone could PLEASE answer this: I noticed that when I put

<meta http-equiv="X-UA-Compatible" content="IE=9" />

I don't seem to get the compatability issues. However, I also see this code in the header:

<!--[if IE 6]><link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" media="screen" href="includes/templates/guns/css/ie6.css" /><![endif]-->
<!--[if IE 7]><link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" media="screen" href="includes/templates/guns/css/ie7.css" /><![endif]-->


Is the first code going to conflict with the if statements below? Thoughts? Seems to run fine in IE8 and FF. Thanks!

[misty]

Using Windows 7 and Internet Explorer 9.
Flash does not load immediately and am told only
secure content displayed...given the option...
do i want to display all

[pityocamptes]

Using Windows 7 and Internet Explorer 9.
Flash does not load immediately and am told only
secure content displayed...given the option...
do i want to display all

Thanks. I think the reason it is asking is because of a couple of script libraries that reference outside non https sources. Does anyone see an issue with this?

[misty]

Thanks. I think the reason it is asking is because of a couple of script libraries that reference outside non https sources. Does anyone see an issue with this?

Revisted..same problem even though looking at coding you have altered http to https.Personally, i would give up waiting and move on to a site that shows me immediately what am
looking to purchase.

[pityocamptes]

Revisted..same problem even though looking at coding you have altered http to https.Personally, i would give up waiting and move on to a site that shows me immediately what am
looking to purchase.

Are you talking about the page loading or the video? I know the video is a 7meg video (mp4). Can you suggest a different format for the video? I may go back to the slide show that the developer originally had, which was sort of like the video, minus music, etc. Thoughts? Curious as to why flash vids seem to load so fast on other sites? Perhaps someone can offer some feedback on that. Thanks again for your help.

[misty]

Are you talking about the page loading or the video?

Video...dont see why one is required there.