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Here are some examples: I will only use the setting in Firefox and Internet Explorer for now.

Preventing URL’s (Internet page) from printing at the bottom of a page printed from a website.
You can prevent the URL’s (or any other item) from printing from most (if not all browsers). In Firefox click on File | Page Setup | Margins & Headers/Footer. When the screen appears change the drop downs to print what you want, or remove items you do not want to see. In Internet Explorer, click on File then Page Setup. This is where you can make changes to the Headers and Footers section. There are other settings that will affect the way your page prints and looks. Some of these setting are as follows:

In Firefox you can also set other parameters that are under Header & Footer. You will need to use the drop down menus provided. Left, center, and right parameters can also be set. The Format & Options tab will give you even more choices. The only problem with changing these is you may need to go back to the original settings for some reason. Therefore it is a good idea to keep track of the way it was when you started. You may get angry if you can not figure out how it was set up to start with.

In Internet Explorer you also have many choices except there is only one page instead of two. I feel this is good. There are numerous header and footer settings using the drop down menus. You can also set margins, select the type of paper you are printing on, portrait or landscape, print background colors & images, and if to shrink to fit.

Again, care should be taken when changing any setting. At least write down what the original setting was. This is especially true if more than one person uses the computer. Maybe the next person wants something different. In any case you can waist a lot of paper (and time) if it does not print the way you want it or need it.

Also remember that the type of font you use and if it is bold or italics will also affect how your page looks and how many words you can get on a page.

Another factor is that not all web sites are set up to print like you want them to. You will find some sites that have a button that you can click for a printable version of what you want.

Advertisement problems
Many web sites have advertising on them. Some times you can turn these off. As an example: Map-quest will let you turn them off when you print. However, the main thing is to do a print preview. This not only shows you what will print but how many pages will print. Sometimes it is shocking how many pages will print. PDF files usually have a large number of pages to print. Browsers normally have setting that will let you turn off certain content. The problem with that is some pages will not load at all or you can not see ads, pictures or content you want to see.

AVG is no longer safe. Fake Anti-Virus programs have figured out how to get around its protection. These fake programs are spy-ware and can steel your identity or badly damage your computer.

This article assumes you are on high speed internet such as cable or DSL.  If you have Dial-up it needs to be approached in a different way.

What if your page does not display?

Don’t assume it’s anything you did or didn’t do. Open Internet Explorer. Left click tools then Internet options. Click the tab that says connections.  Be sure that “Never Dial a connection” is clicked.  If you have one of the other buttons selected, your browser will attempt to use a dial-up connection.  Click on LAN Settings.  Click the block that says “Automatically detect settings”. Click OK and Click OK again on the next screen.  Reopen the browser.  See if that works.  This should help detect your settings.

Verify that all cables are connected securely to the proper device. When you look at the cables inspect them for damage. I have had cases where a vacuum cleaner ate the cable or cord.  If everything checks out unplug your DSL or cable modem.  If you are using a router unplug it also.  Wait about 10 seconds and plug one or both back in.  Check the lights on your modem and be sure the ones that should be lit are lit. (This may vary according to the type of modem or router you have) Try opening a web page again.  If it still fails, reboot the computer.  If you still are having trouble you may need to call your service provider.  Things can go wrong at your service provider also. They can help you determine the status of your connection. This can save your hours of troubleshooting and maybe some money.

Some other problems

You may have a Virus.  In fact this is one of the leading causes why you can’t get a web page to display.  Your web browser (normally Internet Explorer) may be corrupted for some reason.  If you have a different browser, such as Foxfire, try that. If you still are having difficulty you may need to take it to a professional.  They may need to remove a Virus or Spy-ware.  If it is really bad they may need to reload the operating system. There are many problems that can cause the same thing.  Another possibility is that your network card is defective or the driver for it may have become corrupt or disabled.
One thing you can try if you think you are skilled enough.  Go to start and click on run.  Type in the word: Command.  Hit enter. At the command line type: ping www.(website).com and hit enter. Be sure to put a space between the word ping and the web site address. Use any web site you want to.  See if you have any errors.  If it does communicate you definitely have a bad browser.  If it does not communicate you need to check deeper.  This article is not intended for the advanced technician.  I would recommend finding somebody in your area that can help you solve this problem if you don’t understand what to do.

Critical settings

Security setting in Internet Explorer control how a computer running Windows XP handles content from application servers inside and outside the network. Security settings are as follows: 1. Internet   2. Local Intranet 3.  Trusted Sites  4. Restricted zones.  Set  these to their default level. Viruses will try to reset these so can gain access to the browser or other parts of your computer.

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