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Possible Console Glitch for Single Computer Users

  • 3 February 2013
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I decided I need to start a thread on this to track it, but I will refer to other thread(s) as well.
 
I have submitted an initial trouble ticket, but I have not included the possible console glitch at this time.
 
Around a week or so ago, I had tested the "deactivation" ability from the console.  Yes, when I restarted the computer the WSAC was indeed deactivated.  I reinstalled, activated and went on my merry way.
 
In replying to an earlier https:///t5/Webroot-SecureAnywhere-Complete/PC-not-appearing-in-webconsole/m-p/24476#M2132 today regarding a computer not showing up in the console, I logged into my own.  I noticed that my computer is no longer listed in my console. I am not sure how long this has been the case, but I suspect probably from the time I tested the deactivation.
 
This morning I have ran a full scan. then removed and re-entered my key code, and completed another scan after that. After waiting 30 minutes, my pc was still not showing in the console. I un-installed and re-installed the WSA Complete, activated with key code and allowed it to run the initial scan. After 30 minutes, the PC is still not showing up in the console. 
 
TripleHelix in reply to https:///t5/Webroot-SecureAnywhere-Complete/Webroot-won-t-install-again-WRSC/m-p/24508#M2137 posted a screen shot of his console, PC Security tab.  In his screen shot, it shows the drop down at the top labeled "View".
 
I do not have this drop down: I currently have only one computer, the one previously deactivated as a test.  I am guessing that if I activate the WSAC on a second, different computer, I will then have the view that TH has, but hereis what I see on mine:
 


 
I am guessing that there is a glitch in which if you have only one computer that you have activated, once for some reason you have deactivated that computer (Like I did for no reason other than to test the function), the console will not show that computer again, nor will it show the drop down in which you can access deactivated devices to be able to display that previously deactivated device, until you activate WSA on a different computer.  That drop down is mainly a SORT function drop down, and so with no currently active computers Oother than my previously deactivated one which is filtered out), it does not display as there is nothing to sort.

The software does show that I am protected, and does have the correct number of days remaining. I am having no issues other than the PC not showing up in the console... all features of the software are working correctly. Password Management is working correctly as well.  I am not actually using any backup/synch, but I am able to log into it correctly so it appears that is working as well.
 
Here are the screen from the Overview and My Account tabs:
 



 



 
 
Of course if for some reason one were to deactivate ALL PCs on an account that has multiple PC's installed, I would guess the result is the same.  I am not able to test for that today as I only have one computer here at home...
 
 
EDIT

 
I see my screens are really a bit small.. if anyone wants me to post larger sized ones let me know!

 
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Best answer by MikeR 5 February 2013, 23:39

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After the drop down showing correctly the last couple of days, tonight it decided to go into hiding again.  I cleared the browser cache, reloaded the page (Not refresh), and the drop down appeared.
 
So in at least this one occurrence, clearing the cache cleared the issue.  :D
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Same here without a refresh using Firefox.:S
 
TH
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Now it appears for me too..
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I am still watching the issue..  I have not cleared cache on any of my browsers (intentionally... to see if it is cache related)  Over the last 24 hours, I have not had the issue, the drop down is consistantly available.
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This is sounding like it may be an issue with the cache if a refresh solves the problem. Next time the issue presents itself and the drop-down is not available, please try clearing your browser cache and cookies before trying to reproduce it.
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This morning... it works correctly with no refresh needed to view the drop down.  No changes have been made to my computer, which tends to dispute the ideas I had that it has to do with browser or other variables on the client machine.
 
Ugh LOL!
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firefox 18 with webdeveloper addon , webroot, lastpass (yep! as a backup), xmarks, firebug, evernote
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I will create a ticket if I can reproduce the issue on my test machine. I was not able to reproduce on my main machine but I will use FF, Chrome, and IE when investigating further.
 
For the time being, if you need to "Reactivate" a machine, you know how to do it. Thanks for the updates everyone. 😃
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While I am glad to know how to get around it.. I am quite confused now.
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I tried with all add-ons disabled and still needed a refresh.
 
TH
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@ wrote:
And I use Firefox 18.0.1 and I don`t have issues. I don`t use ADblocker or No script so it could be an add-on. :@
 
EDIT: I lied it does the same for me and a refresh brings it back in FF. :(
 
TH
So you and I both have FF 18.0.1,  you have to refresh and I don't.  I never use FF so I don't have any add-ons to it.. the only extension I have in Chrome is Webroot...
 
So case not closed, but even more confusing to me.  At least we know how to get around it... but finding the actual cause would be nice too!
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And I use Firefox 18.0.1 and I don`t have issues. I don`t use ADblocker or No script so it could be an add-on. :@
 
EDIT: I lied it does the same for me and a refresh brings it back in FF. :(
 
TH
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DTouch, 
 
Ok... case not so closed LOL!
 
Now we are pusing the limits of my ability.. 
 
What version of Firefox do you have?  Mine is 18.0.1
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But it does not appear for me in firefox without a refresh.
Rather than browser.. it can be a minor script error/bug? Javascript?
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MikeR, 
 
The suggestion by Dtouch is spot on correct.  If the drop down does not show, refresh the page, the drop down will appear, and allow to be set for Deactivated PC's.  Once there, you can re-activate the PC.
 
Every time a change is made, the page automatically reloads, which hides the drop down.  A simple refresh will bring it back.
 
SO... there is a glitch, but there is a user capable workaround in order to display the drop down.  I fully tested it by deactivating my computer, then navigating with plenty of refreshes to re-activate the computer.  Success.
 
From the notes that DTouch made, it appears as though he does not get the drop down with multiple PC's, which made me wonder if it is perhaps the glitch is a browser related issue.
 
By default I use Chrome.  Currently I have Version 24.0.1312.57 m
 
I loaded the Console in a different browser, Internet Explorer.  And.......
The drop down is there without the need to refresh.  No glitch.
 
I loaded the Console in another different browser, FireFox.  And......
The drop down is there without the need to refresh.  No glitch.
 
Conclusion: There is a glitch in displaying the PC Security tab drop down related to the Chrome browser (v. 24.0.1312.57 m)  It is not a fatal glitch as the drop down will appear if the page is REFRESHED, not reloaded.
 
The glitch does not occur on the other broswer configurations on my own system at this time.
 
Case Closed.
 
Many thanks to you all, especially MikeR and DTouch.
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Dtouch

I will try that tonight when I get home. That might be the only method I have not tried.

Thank you! Will post what I see in a few hours!
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In the webconsole if you click PC security tab from home or any other tab the drop down menu is NOT SEEN
even if there are multiple systems.


But On REFRESH it appears...

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Posting in this thread will be fine. Just black out your email address so that your personal information is protected!
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@ wrote:
I wanted to do some testing on my VM because I thought that the drop-down menu should be available at all times and not only when more than 1 device was added.
 
I found that this menu was available when 0 computers were present in PC Security and it was also available when I activated SecureAnywhere on my test machine (screenshot below).
 
 
MikeR,
 
How curious.. the drop down was not available to me at all.  Give me a couple of days to complete a test run of my own. Later tonight when at my home computer I will send up the screen shots that show no drop down availble to me with one or no computers protected in PC Security.  Should I post them to this thread or private message you?
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I wanted to do some testing on my VM because I thought that the drop-down menu should be available at all times and not only when more than 1 device was added.
 
I found that this menu was available when 0 computers were present in PC Security and it was also available when I activated SecureAnywhere on my test machine (screenshot below).
 

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Well, my Android is 2.1, so I can't do that.  I lost Webroot on it several months ago on an update... (Can't wait until upgrade time... soon, very soon), but I DO have a brother that I can let borrow my key code for a couple days so he can test drive Webroot.  
 
I will see what I can find out 🙂
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No problem at all! :D
 
Feel free to test it and let me know if you need the machine reactivated. Also, you could install SecureAnywhere Complete on your Android device (if you have one), and the console could receive an update so that you receive the drop-down menu with the "Reactivate" option.
 
Also, if you test in virtual environments, you could download SecureAnywhere on your virtual OS to push an update to the console.
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Well, 
@ wrote:
Thank you for clarifying Dave. The addition of the drop-down might not be immediate just so you know for future testing (even if you were to add other devices/machines). It may take time for the online console to update, but opening a support ticket or asking one of us on the community is a fast method of reactivation.
From the time that I had finished the re-install and activate until you fixed the back end, it had been 4 hours, and really by the time I first noticed it this morning I think it had been several days in that state.
 
Would you mind if I did it again to test it a bit?  The lack of it showing correctly did not affect my ability to use the software and features.  If you are OK with me fiddling with it a bit again, I will take some screen shots, notes, and in a few days let you know the results.  Of course that means I might need it fixed at the back end again in a few days.
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Thank you for clarifying Dave. The addition of the drop-down might not be immediate just so you know for future testing (even if you were to add other devices/machines). It may take time for the online console to update, but opening a support ticket or asking one of us on the community is a fast method of reactivation.
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Thanks Mike!  In my case, I did not have the drop down, so I could not get to the screen shot that you posted by choosing "Deactivated PC's".  But.. I only have the one computer at the moment, so I was not able to reactivate on my own such as shown in your screen shots.

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