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 +====== Unusual Behavior ======
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 +If our website suddenly begins behaving "​differently"​ from what you have experienced before, there are several things that may be going. ​ Some of the possibilities are listed below:
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 +===== Corrupted Cache =====
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 +One of the first things to try when you experience "​strange"​ behavior with any website is to clear your browser'​s temporary file cache. ​ Here are some links to websites that contain instructions for clearing your cache:
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 +  * http://​www.refreshyourcache.com
 +  * http://​www.wikihow.com/​Clear-Your-Browser%27s-Cache
 +===== Incorrect Computer/​Browser Settings =====
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 +There are several settings that can dramatically alter the way our website works on your computer.
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 +For example, our website relies on JavaScript to perform much of its work.  If you have disabled the JavaScript setting in your browser, our website will not work correctly at all.
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 +Similarly, we rely on web cookies to control access to the member areas of the website. ​ If you disable or unduly restrict our access to web cookies, our website will not work correctly.
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 +In general, our website assumes that you are using the "​Default"​ settings for your web browser (or something very close to the default settings). ​ If you are seeing problems, check your browser settings and make sure no unusual settings are being used.
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 +Be sure to also check the settings for any Security programs that you have installed. ​ You may need to add "​StockCharts.com"​ to the list of "white listed websites"​ for your program.
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 +
 +===== Internet Connection Problems =====
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 +If your computer is unable to connect to our website for some reason or if your Internet connection is slow, you may see some unexpected behaviors such is incomplete page loads.
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 +In that case, try checking our Twitter feed for problem reports. ​ If you don't see anything reported, it is probably a temporary issue in your local Internet area and should clear up soon.  If it continues for several days, you may need to work with your ISP to get the issue resolved.
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 +
 +===== Our Website is Not Working =====
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 +If our website stops working, you will definitely see some unusual behavior when you try to use our site.  When there is a problem, the first place we will post information about the problem is on our Twitter feed.  Click here to see our feed.
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 +
 +===== Browser Plug-Ins Interferring with Things =====
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 +If you have several plug-ins installed in your browser - e.g., tool bars, search boxes, etc. - then it is very possible that one of them may be responsible for the problems you are seeing. ​ For example, some plug-ins prevent legitimate pop-up boxes from appearing on your screen. ​ Other plug-ins insert intrusive ads onto our pages.
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 +If you see new, unexpected behavior from our website, try disabling your browser plug-ins (especially any new ones you have recently added). ​ Alternately,​ if you aren't sure how to disable your plug-ins, try a clean installation of a different web browser like [[http://​firefox.com|Firefox]],​ [[http://​apple.com/​safari|Safari]],​ or [[http://​google.com/​chrome|Google Chrome]].
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 +===== Security Programs Interferring with Things =====
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 +Security programs installed in your computer like Norton, McAfee and Kaspersky can also interfere with our website. ​ Make sure that you add "​StockCharts.com"​ to the "​whitelist"​ area(s) of your security program(s) to prevent problems.
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 +===== Malware On Your Computer =====
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 +Though relatively rare, malware can also cause strange behavior. ​ For example, if you suddenly see lots of popup ads on our website, it is probably coming from some malware on your computer. ​ (We do not include pop-up ads on our website deliberately.) ​ Be sure to scan your computer regularly for malware.
 +
 +===== New Version of our Software =====
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 +We are constantly improving our website. ​ Most of the time, the changes we make are relative small and constrained to a limited part of the site however occasionally we need to make bigger changes that can seem "​strange"​ at first. ​ When we make that kind of changes, we will post articles about them in the "​What'​s New" area of our homepage and on our "​Blogs"​ page so check those areas regularly to keep up with all the improvements we make.