"Hairy One Kenobi" <abuse@[127.0.0.1]> wrote in message
news:wa7Oe.495$k4.412@newsfe2-gui.ntli.net...
> "M. B." <nospam@nospam.net> wrote in message
> news:TpzNe.2561$137.1565@trnddc08...
> > I've recently installed a bunch of programs (firewall, anti-virus, spy
> > removal, ad blockers, etc...) following the advice of some folks online.
> > I'm reaping the benefits in dramatic fashion as my computer is now
running
> > better and faster than ever before. The only problem is that now I'm
> > wanting to register as a user on the site so I can stay "dialed in" and
> > perhaps learn a thing or two every once in a while. Part of the
> > registration process involves transcribing a 6-digit image-based
security
> > code. I understand the rationale for using these things but it seems
that
> > my firewall won't allow the images to load, hence I cannot view the
code.
> > I'd rather not completely disable my firewall. Is there a specific
> setting
> > I can modify temporarily to allow this image to load?
>
> Chances are that it's XP's built-in popup blocker (doing this via email
> would tend to provoke a specific message)
>
> Alternatively, you'll have to give us a small clue as to what other stuff
> you've installed... because (in this specific case), it's broken. Give us
a
> clue, and I'm sure /someone/ will be able to point you how to unbreak it.
>
> --
>
> Hairy One Kenobi
>
> Disclaimer: the opinions expressed in this opinion do not necessarily
> reflect the opinions of the highly-opinionated person expressing the
opinion
> in the first place. So there!
>

It turns out that making the website a trusted site (on Internet Explorer)
and adding it to the "Allowed" list on Norton Internet Security fixed the
issue. Thanks for the comments and interest!

-MB