Google Earth Problem?

On Sunday, November 17, 2013 8:41:21 PM UTC-5, wrote:
I have been a heavy user of Google Earth for several years. Recently I have a problem that I have spent several hours trying to correct. When I log on to Google Earth, I always start in view that does not allow me to zoom in. The view controls at the upper right side of the screen are there but do not function. The wheel on the mouse works, but as I zoom in I end up looking over the horizon at a very flat angle. I have even tried removing the Google Earth program and reinstalling the program. All these problems are on my computer at home. The office computer works normally. Does anyone know what is going wrong?



Bill Snead

6W

I've experienced problems with the new google earth and have found an unlikely solution to a couple. GE seems very sensitive to what is plugged into any USB port. If you are having problems unplug everything save your keyboard and mouse. And I mean everything. Then test GE. If your problem has gone away, consider yourself lucky, and selectively replug. Worked for me. And once I'd sussed it out it worked on a couple other computers too --Tom

On Tue, 19 Nov 2013 06:59:37 -0800, teck48 wrote:

I've experienced problems with the new google earth and have found an
unlikely solution to a couple. GE seems very sensitive to what is
plugged into any USB port. If you are having problems unplug everything
save your keyboard and mouse. And I mean everything. Then test GE. If
your problem has gone away, consider yourself lucky, and selectively
replug. Worked for me. And once I'd sussed it out it worked on a couple
other computers too --Tom

I don't know if this helps, because I run Linux, not Winders, but the
version of GE I'm running, 5.2.1.1588, will only accept lat/lon co-
ordinates. If I put a place name in the
search box it just says "Invalid HTTP request". Fortunately, the
combination of Wikipedia and/or OpenStreet Map usually finds suitable co-
ordinates.



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On Tuesday, November 19, 2013 2:59:37 PM UTC, teck48 wrote:
On Sunday, November 17, 2013 8:41:21 PM UTC-5, wrote:

I have been a heavy user of Google Earth for several years. Recently I have a problem that I have spent several hours trying to correct. When I log on to Google Earth, I always start in view that does not allow me to zoom in. The view controls at the upper right side of the screen are there but do not function. The wheel on the mouse works, but as I zoom in I end up looking over the horizon at a very flat angle. I have even tried removing the Google Earth program and reinstalling the program. All these problems are on my computer at home. The office computer works normally. Does anyone know what is going wrong?







Bill Snead



6W



I've experienced problems with the new google earth and have found an unlikely solution to a couple. GE seems very sensitive to what is plugged into any USB port. If you are having problems unplug everything save your keyboard and mouse. And I mean everything. Then test GE. If your problem has gone away, consider yourself lucky, and selectively replug. Worked for me. And once I'd sussed it out it worked on a couple other computers too --Tom

Thanks for that Tom - I've been using Earth for years and only experienced this problem today. Did what you suggested and it works fine again. Have you experienced this problem often?