search function in viewer 3.3.1 (254524)

[Agi Bedrosian]

The last viewer which I have (3.3.1 (254524)) does not like to activate search function. How to do it?

[Nalates Urriah]

There are several possibilities. Eliminate a number of them by restarting your computer.

Also, use your web browser to to visit http://search.secondlife.com/. That offten gets you the certificates and cookies so that the viewer's browser can more easily connect. You may want to save the URL, as many of us find going directly to search with our default browser is faster than using the viewer's browser.

If you cannot get the web page open with your browser, suspect your connection is having a problem. Troubleshoot Your #SL Connection.

If you are using Windows, try installing the Safari web browser. You don't need to use it. The install adds registry entries that may be missing on a Windows machine. Since Safari is Webkit based and the viewer's browser is also Webkit based, the install can resolve some problems.

If you are on a Mac, you may be having some DNS problems. If you have problems with other features that rely on the web, like What's Hot, Events, Destinations, Profiles, and similar ones, then it is more likely a DNS problem. Search Answers for DNS.

When you ask a tech question include information about your computer and viewer. Get the info from the viewer's Help-About... and paste that into your post with your question. To add your info to an existing question use OPTIONS->EDIT. It’s in the upper right of your post.