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Apr-2-2006 06:05

I am constantly having problems with the game. Either the case suddenly ends, or after I uncover potential suspects, the map doesn't update so I can't interview them, or after I get an alibi for someone, I don't get the option to check the alibi with the appropriate person. I have cookies enabled, and this happens to me in Firefox and IE.

It's really infuriating as it wastes my cases, and yesterday I couldn't finish a single case because of these damn bugs. Anyone else had this problem, or know how to fix it?

Cheers.

Apr-3-2006 07:31

I to have never had this problem you should report it though so it can be fixed.... thats a real bummer though. good luck

Apr-4-2006 04:23

I have reported it, but was just wondering if anyone knew a quick fix.

Apr-4-2006 05:21

I don't really know much about technical computer stuff, but it sounds a bit like the problems I had once, so I'll copy what Ben told me, and you can check if it might do the trick :)

After you've gotten new info on suspects and it doesn't show up, does it help when you hit the refresh button?

If so (and this was what Ben suggested) then:
you can try to set your browser to reload pages on every visit. In IE, the way you do that is:

Tools Menu >> Internet Options >>
Under the "Temporary Internet Files" subheading, click the "Settings..." button >>
Under "Check for newer versions of stored pages", click "Every visit to page" radio button >>
Click "OK"

The drawback to doing that is, if you are on a slow internet connection, you'll notice a delay when loading pages. If you are on a dialup, I would suggest setting iot back to "Automatically" when you are not playing Sleuth


Not sure if this could fix your problem as well, but it's worth having a look at :)

Apr-4-2006 07:05

i'm having the same problems...i tried ben's solution but it still doesn't work...

Apr-5-2006 07:39

I think I've solved it.

Was a combination of your suggestion plus turning off Google Web Accelerator.