Make Your Computer Get Along With the MLS

- 7 Easy Steps -

(with pictures!)

You click a Search button in the MLS and you get a message that the page cannot be displayed.  Or you click the Reports button and a blank window displays. These types of computer behaviors are usually the result of incorrect settings in your computer -  not necessarily a malfunction of the MLS.

You must use the most current version of Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 and you must use an updated version of Windows 2000 or higher.  You should have all of the critical service packs and patches installed for your versions of these two software products. Go to www.microsoft.com, select your product then follow the directions to check your computer’s software for missing updates.

We’ve put together a list of items to check, or possibly change, on your computer that cure most problems that occur when you are using the MLS system. 

Quick Check List (each action is described in detail below)

            1. Delete your Internet Temp files

            2. Set your computer to automatically get the most current internet file to
                store in the Temporary Internet Files

            3. Turn off PopUp blockers

            4.  Run the Browser Optimization Tool

            5.  Make the MLS a Trusted Site

            6.  Restore Defaults

            7.  Disable Yahoo, Google, MSN, etc. toolbars

      Extra Function Tips

            1.  Email and Print Reports in PDF format

 Click here for a printable PDF file containing the detailed instruction and screen pictures for working through each of the above seven actions. Help your computer 'play nicely' with the MLS.