>>> Notification Problems? Please Read!! <<<

Tom S. · #1 07-07-2018, 05:35 AM

Many have reported problems with notifications. While this appears widespread, it also isn't affecting all users. To that end, please help us by telling us what you are using to try to respond to notifications. List what you are using (phone vs tablet vs desktop) what operating system (Apple vs Android vs Windows 7, 8 or 10) and what browser (Taptalk, Firefox, IE, etc.).

If we can narrow it down to specifics, it will help immensely.

For example, I'm experiencing no issues:
Desktop PC
Firefox
Windows 10

Thanks!!!

getoff · #2 07-07-2018, 07:52 AM

cannot access via my windows 8 laptop, or my samsung galaxy s8. when i click on the notifications, only a tine part of the drop down shows and yo appears in the tiny square.

Model52guy · #3 07-07-2018, 08:17 AM

Mine is:
IPad
Chrome

Same symptom as ‘getoff’

Rpg · #4 07-07-2018, 08:28 AM

I can’t access notifications at all.

I’m using an iPhone primarily, but I get the same non access using my Lenovo laptop with Firefox.

SATX · #5 07-07-2018, 09:00 AM

When clicked, I see a very small portion open but can't click on anything. It appears to be a layering problem. Happens on my MacBook, iPad and iPhone all using Safari.

kthom · #6 07-07-2018, 09:33 AM

My first problems showed up when using my apple tablet while my laptop was in the hospital. Latest OS update there, and using Chrome as my browser. Work around suggested here allowed me to see notifications. Got my laptop back yesterday using Windows 10 latest updates with Chrome browser. Same issue was present, but hovering my cursor over the Quick Links allowed me to see the drop down menu, this after clicking the notifications button. Not smart enough here to make any suggestions ... just reporting my situation.

OLDSTER · #7 07-07-2018, 09:37 AM

I'm using a Windows 10 laptop and Chrome. I can access "new posts" but cannot access "quick links" or "notifications"..Weird

Bugkiller99 · #8 07-07-2018, 11:57 AM

I’m using IPad, Safari. Notifications, and some other internal links, such as user name, also fail to generate drop down menus.

Same thing for IPad, Chrome.

Rustyt1953 · #9 07-07-2018, 12:00 PM

Amazon FireHD. Android w/Silk browser.

Never a snag until now.

j38 · #10 07-07-2018, 12:13 PM

MacBook Pro with OS High Sierra and Safari.

pmanton · #11 07-07-2018, 12:43 PM

Win 7, desktop, Chrome. Unable to access Notifications or Quick Links.

amazingflapjack · #12 07-07-2018, 12:47 PM

Win 7, desktop, Chrome. Unable to access Notifications or Quick Links.
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Masterbuck54 · #13 07-07-2018, 01:53 PM

I'm experiencing issues:
Desktop Dell Laptop
Chrome
Windows 10

Thanks

Masterbuck54

mmande · #14 07-07-2018, 02:14 PM

You guys are not going to like this but everything is working just fine for me;
HP laptop from 2009
Windows 7
Internet Explorer Version 11

opoefc · #15 07-07-2018, 03:05 PM

I have a desktop Mac OS High Sierra, version 10.13.5, with Safari browser. I can't read/get any notices, private messages, or send PMs, etc., and Forum seems to run very slow. When I click on "Your notifications" I get either a small pop up saying "YO" directly under the "Your" in "Your Notifications" or a small blue square pop up. I can see the Forum postings and post responses OK ( except it's very slow ) Rebooting has no effect. Ed

7/7/18 I did what kobsw suggested and it worked. I can see my Notifications, etc., so the Mods need to figure out what went wrong and get things ship shape again! Call geek Squad?

hoosierone · #16 07-07-2018, 03:13 PM

Mac Mini OS
Chrome Browser
Only get part of the symbol to open.

Steve912 · #17 07-07-2018, 03:34 PM

Win 7 laptop, Chrome.

"Notifications" is absent from it's normal location.

pawngal · #18 07-07-2018, 04:00 PM

Laptop, Windows 7 Chrome
Desktop Windows 10 Chrome

Same problems as the others

JH1951 · #19 07-07-2018, 04:44 PM

I am experiencing the same problem.
Desktop
Windows 7, Home Premium
Chrome Version 67.0.3396.99 (Official Build) (32-bit)

ParadiseRoad · #20 07-07-2018, 04:52 PM

...windows 10 laptop...chrome...if I roll the cursor over the spot where the drop down should appear it eventually does...usually after several others come and go first...

kobsw · #21 07-07-2018, 05:32 PM

Mac OSX 10.11.6 on a MacBook Pro with Chrome Version 67.

**Dirty Fix**

Click on your Notification and if you're having the issue just a small part of the drop-down menu appears.
Now, with the small portion of the drop-down menu still showing, move your cursor to the Community drop down menu.
The Community drop-down full menu will appear.
Finally, move your cursor back to the Notifications drop-down menu and all of the menu items will show up.

It's not ideal but gets the the job done.

Fyi, this also works with Quick Links because I'm having the same issue with that menu as well.

Regards,

Kobsw

OLDSTER · #22 07-07-2018, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kobsw

Mac OSX 10.11.6 on a MacBook Pro with Chrome Version 67.

**Dirty Fix**

Click on you Notification and if you're having the issue just a small part of the drop-down menu appears.
Now, with the small portion of the drop-down menu still showing, move your cursor to the Community drop down menu.
The Community drop down full menu will appear.
Finally, move your cursor back to the Notifications drop-down menu and all of the menu items will show up.

It's not ideal but gets the the job done.

Fyi, this also works with Quick Links because I'm having the same issue with that menu as well.

Regards,

Kobsw

Yer a genius. It works !!. I'm using a Widows 10 laptop and Chrome

TAROMAN · #23 07-07-2018, 06:54 PM

Cannot access notifications in Chrome on either Chromebook or 64 bit Windows Pro workstation also running Chrome browser.

SATX · #24 07-07-2018, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kobsw

Mac OSX 10.11.6 on a MacBook Pro with Chrome Version 67.

**Dirty Fix**

Click on you Notification and if you're having the issue just a small part of the drop-down menu appears.
Now, with the small portion of the drop-down menu still showing, move your cursor to the Community drop down menu.
The Community drop-down full menu will appear.
Finally, move your cursor back to the Notifications drop-down menu and all of the menu items will show up.

It's not ideal but gets the the job done.

Fyi, this also works with Quick Links because I'm having the same issue with that menu as well.

Regards,

Kobsw

It works, nice.

raisedin99 · #25 07-07-2018, 08:33 PM

I am unable to access the dropdown search feature located near the top right. I believe I used it day before yesterday.

terry

Using macbook air 10.12.6. Running Google Chrome and is up to date
Version 67.0.3396.99 (Official Build) (64-bit)

hoc9sw · #26 07-07-2018, 08:40 PM

Quick links work ok.

When I click on Notifications, it just spins (activity indicator on chrome tab). Nothing changes on the screen, other than the Notifications text changing from yellow to red.

Laptop
Windows XP
Chrome Version 49.0.2623.112 m

hoc9sw · #27 07-07-2018, 09:41 PM

Looking at this note above:

**Dirty Fix**
Click on you Notification and if you're having the issue just a small part of the drop-down menu appears.
Now, with the small portion of the drop-down menu still showing, move your cursor to the Community drop down menu.
The Community drop-down full menu will appear.
Finally, move your cursor back to the Notifications drop-down menu and all of the menu items will show up.
****

I don't see any part of the Notifications menu, but if I cursor over the Community, that list pops. Then cursor back to Notifications and it will show up.

I suspect there is some general initialization for the Notifications drop down list that has been lost. Go to another dropdown where it works (don't use it, just let it display), and come back, the init has already been done but not "used", so it shows up now.

THE PILGRIM · #28 07-07-2018, 10:58 PM

Win 10 with Firefox, no issues.
iPad using Chrome, cannot open Notifications.

lkabug · #29 07-08-2018, 12:13 AM

Can't assess using:
Samsung tab 2 android
Samsung galaxy S5
Desktop windows 7
All using Verizon and or a Verizon jet pack

lrrifleman · #30 07-08-2018, 12:44 PM

Prior to last night I had no difficulty accessing notifications.

I am using a Kindle Fire using the Silk browser.

haywood · #31 07-08-2018, 02:44 PM

I cannot get notifications. When I touch it I get part of the drop box. I am using a I-Phone 8 with safari. Thank you.

Jim1392 · #32 07-08-2018, 02:55 PM

Windows 7 & Chrome.

ParadiseRoad · #33 07-08-2018, 02:59 PM

...windows 10 laptop...been having the problem using Chrome...

...just tried Microsoft Edge browser...no problem...

Doc44 · #34 07-08-2018, 03:07 PM

Windows 10, chrome seems to be the problem, microsoft edge works just fine. The problem started about four days ago.

Bill

Ogandydancer · #35 07-08-2018, 04:55 PM

MAC O/S 10.13.5 Desktop. When I click on it is will show a little v in the left hand side directly under the n in Notifications and if you click on it again it will dissappear. Browser is Safari.

Struckat · #36 07-08-2018, 05:27 PM

Apple phone and tablet both cannot see notifications.

Kiwi cop · #37 07-09-2018, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SATX

When clicked, I see a very small portion open but can't click on anything. It appears to be a layering problem. Happens on my MacBook, iPad and iPhone all using Safari.

Same for me

BLUEDOT37 · #38 07-09-2018, 02:47 AM

I'm experiencing NO issues:

Desktop PC
Firefox
Windows XP

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Skeptic 9c · #39 07-09-2018, 05:14 AM

Windows 7 with all current updates.
Chrome browser.
Geoff
Who will try the above mentioned work around.

walkinghorse · #40 07-09-2018, 09:30 AM

Finally came to me Sunday. Same as noted by others, partially opens, but not functional.
Android tablet, google and/or chrome

Shark Bait · #41 07-09-2018, 10:35 AM

I have the problem on both my Android Tablet and my laptop. The laptop is on Windows 10 and using Google Chrome. The temp fix of clicking Notifications, hovering over Community and returning to Notifications does work, but just on the computer.

S&W Fan · #42 07-09-2018, 11:22 AM

Desktop pc Windows 10, Apple IPhone 7s-doesn’t matter where I try.

Weimar · #43 07-09-2018, 11:29 AM

Win10
latest chrome - ad blockers on

when I click on Quick Links the first time, it goes weird screen, nothing to click on - once I open One screen, then it appears to work.

Candrews86 · #44 07-09-2018, 12:37 PM

Same here, i have tried on my IPhone using safari, tried Microsoft Edge with same results. Tried a laptop (not sure of which windows) and can’t get access to private messages and i cannot private message anyone....

LVSteve · #45 07-09-2018, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hoc9sw

Looking at this note above:

**Dirty Fix**
Click on you Notification and if you're having the issue just a small part of the drop-down menu appears.
Now, with the small portion of the drop-down menu still showing, move your cursor to the Community drop down menu.
The Community drop-down full menu will appear.
Finally, move your cursor back to the Notifications drop-down menu and all of the menu items will show up.
****

I don't see any part of the Notifications menu, but if I cursor over the Community, that list pops. Then cursor back to Notifications and it will show up.

I suspect there is some general initialization for the Notifications drop down list that has been lost. Go to another dropdown where it works (don't use it, just let it display), and come back, the init has already been done but not "used", so it shows up now.

This gag works for me using:-

Desktop PC
Windows 7
Chrome.

Pantherclass2004 · #46 07-09-2018, 05:50 PM

iPad
Explorer.
Can’t see notifications.

CustomChevyGuy · #47 07-09-2018, 07:46 PM

Using my Samsung Chromebook and when using my my Samsung Galaxy s6. If I click on the notifications, only a small part of the drop down menu shows and I'm not able to see anything, or select anything either.

Goldstar225 · #48 07-09-2018, 07:57 PM

Using desktop with windows 7. I just get partial drop down when using Chrome but I access it just fine using IE.

snowman · #49 07-10-2018, 05:24 PM

Desktop
Vista(going to replace the hardware soon, so won't be updating this)
Chrome(here is where the problem seems to lie; I also have IE, tried it and it seems to work)

In addition to Notifications, I'm not able to click on a member's username so as to send them a PM.

Thanks for your help, gentlemen.
Andy

josywales · #50 07-10-2018, 08:58 PM

I can't send PMs, access any of my notifications, etc. I click on it and it wants to show the drop down, but doesn't.

WIN10 Home
Chrome