WP Requests browser upgrade, but I already have IE9

donnascuderi77 · Member · Jul 9, 2012 at 4:35 pm
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I see that other bloggers have posted the same question, but with no response. I have limited access to WP links and have received notification: “Please upgrade your browser to keep using notifications. Soon, your browser will no longer be supported” or similar wording. I checked with MS and my IE9 is up to date. Thoughts? Suggestions?

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timethief · Member · Jul 9, 2012 at 4:56 pm
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Id you are running IE9 in private browsing mode what that does is reduce the functionaility of the browser to IE7 which has not been supported for some time now. Disable that and you won’t see the update your browser message.
donnascuderi77 · Member · Jul 9, 2012 at 5:16 pm
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I was hoping that was the solution, but I’m not using InPrivate Browsing.
timethief · Member · Jul 9, 2012 at 5:22 pm
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That’s odd. Have you tried disabling all browser add-ons and extensions?

Note for other who find this thread: You can disable compatibility view following this guide: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/How-to-use-Compatibility-View-in-Internet-Explorer-9
donnascuderi77 · Member · Jul 9, 2012 at 6:34 pm
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Thanks…No, I havn’t. I keep getting a prompt, but was unsure what the consequences would be.
timethief · Member · Jul 9, 2012 at 6:42 pm
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There are no consequences. It’s just an annoyance. On the browser update message in the dashboard, you can click the dismiss link and make the message go away.
donnascuderi77 · Member · Jul 9, 2012 at 7:01 pm
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I apologize…are you saying there’s no consequence to disabling add-ons–and then I can dismiss the WP browser msg?
timethief · Member · Jul 9, 2012 at 7:04 pm
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You can dismiss the message without disabling your browser extensions and add-ons. I apologize for not being clear about that.
justjennifer · Member · Jul 9, 2012 at 7:11 pm
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Just another thought, is there any chance you’re using “compatibility mode” in IE9?
donnascuderi77 · Member · Jul 9, 2012 at 7:18 pm
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No worries…thanks so much.
donnascuderi77 · Member · Jul 9, 2012 at 8:32 pm
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I’d already dismissed the notice, but yes! I was in compatibility view–thank you!!!
staff-blorbo · Staff · Jul 9, 2012 at 8:36 pm
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Just to clarify here, when running in compatibility mode, IE 9 reports itself as IE 7, hence the upgrade notice.
donnascuderi77 · Member · Jul 9, 2012 at 8:42 pm
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Yes, thanks. I greatly appreciate all the help!
staff-blorbo · Staff · Jul 9, 2012 at 8:43 pm
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You’re welcome!

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