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Most common Opera issues and their Solutions

Posted on December 11, 2012

More than 270 million users worldwide are using opera browser. This statistics also includes a large percentage of Windows OS users. Despite of its advanced features, users face different issues with it. Some common problems are depicted herein below with some solutions.6

Connectivity Problems

Some users have complained of finding faults while connecting to Opera browser. However, users need to check the following before calling Opera tech support:

1. a) Check the Internet connection and ensure that the proxy settings are correct.

2. b) In case you use Internet security software, check and ensure that it is configured properly.

3. c) Firewall may also cause some issue.

4. d) Also check if other browsers are working or not.

Compatibility issues

Some users report that Opera is unable to load the ‘Sheridan Libraries site’, rather the vertical bar gets displayed at uppermost position. However, it has nothing to do with the site’s functionality.

Page Load problems

The pages get loaded very slowly, often creating time-out errors. It remains slow throughout the loading process. It can be rectified by cleaning the profile. Make sure that the hardware acceleration is on.

Issue during downloads

Users even experience problems when they try to download some specific files to their computer. It fails to start, or hangs during downloads.

Installation issues

Users generally receive an error message during Opera setup and install. Also, during upgrade to its latest version, an unexpected error message occurs. It may also be due to a corrupted setup or the system is liable to be infected with virus. It may also occur if the latest version is previously installed or the Flash player is currently running.

Flash Player problems

For the Flash videos to work on the browser, Flash Player Plugins need to be installed. But users face a hard time installing it. It often fails to install or crashes soon after its commencement. It even freezes and handicaps the entire program. For its rectification, do the following:

1. a) Check for system requirement for Flash.

2. b) Find out if older version is already installed.

3. c) If installed, uninstall it completely.

4. d) Download the latest version and install it.

5. e) Ensure the installation process.

Problems with responsive images

Images are not displayed well. It suffers from display of proper dimensions and display quality. It even takes longer to load the images.

JavaScript problems

It is often notified that JavaScript do not function well with Opera. It is due to distinct standards of JavaScript being used with unlike browsers. They are often blocked by webmasters or detected as an incompatible / faulty browser.

Email issues

If you are facing problems with sending/receiving mails, then check out the settings.

1. a) Assure that the SMTP settings and server location is correct.

2. b) Make sure that the email address is free from error.

3. c) Check out the authentication method.

4. d) Make sure that the username and password are accurate.

5. e) Try turning off the Mail Scanner component of your antivirus.

6. f) Examine the Hosts file.

Updating issues

During the update process, the extensions and plug-ins do not get loaded, and RoboForm loads somehow but do not work. It takes longer to get updated as well.

Other issues the user face while using Opera also include WebGL issues, hardware acceleration problems, not able to play Flickr slideshows, unable to play YouTube videos, hanging Up, etc.

On-demand support

Contact the third-party Opera browser support for effective resolution of the Opera issue. The available technicians can assist you rectify the issues related to install, update, removal and upgrade.

Summary

Opera runs in the fifth place under the most-used browsers category in the world. It offers enormous speed and eye-catching interface. It has inbuilt customizable search, tabbed browsing, advanced bookmarking, simple emails and many more. Though it is an effective browser, it comes with its own loopholes, which we discuss in this blog, with its solutions. For instant help you can contact third part Opera browser support.