I can't post photos anymore, advice please

[McCreed]

The past 2 days I've tried posting photos and when I click "Upload File/s" the dialog box closes and there's no photo in my post.

I've tried clearing the cache, log out/log in. Photos have all been sized appropriately and jpeg format.
I use Chrome and it self-updated so I don't know if there's a connection there

Any help appreciated.

Cheers,
Mick

EDIT: I'm using the "Insert Image" button on the control panel.

EDIT: It appears I can add them as Attachments, but not embed them from Insert Image (????)

[Sonic Mountain]

The forum uploader is pretty rubbish.

I use Imgur as I already had it for another forum using the same format and I Reddit, so it's a convenient storage area to post from.

https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...ead.php?t=8108

[fender3x]

Have you tried using a different browser like Firefox. That might tell you where the problem is the browser or something else... Or you could try uploading from your phone.

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[McCreed]

The forum uploader is pretty rubbish.

Maybe, but I've not had any trouble with the Insert Image pathway before.

FWIW, just tried Firefox and appeared to work properly. I didn't submit post, just viewed it in Advanced. Images was there in preview.

My need to downgrade Chrome version.
Thanks guys.

[fender3x]

You might try uninstalling and reinstalling Chrome. It may have become corrupted. Taking payments from the Russians, no doubt.

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[McCreed]

Tried the uninstall/reinstall as per some online help recommended. No joy.

Looked into downgrading, seems way harder than it ought to be. Just could't wrap my head around it.
Decided I'd say stuff it for the time being. I'll just post as attachments until Google gets their sh*t together.
Lots of other people complaining about it. I submitted a bug report...

[fender3x]

Just tried to upload as a test with Chrome...seems to be working for me with Win10 on Chrome Version 83.0.4103.61 (Official Build) (64-bit)

[fender3x]

Maybe use Firefox for the forum for a while? Firefox tends to be the most compatible from a developer standpoint. I use a bunch of different systems, particularly during the Covid-19 outbreak. Some don't like Chrome. Some don't like Firefox. Most are happy with either one. You might try clearing your history...especially caches and cookies, then reboot, then try again. If that doesn't work, Firefox ;-)

[McCreed]

Thanks fender3x.
Tried clearing cache (all time). Made no difference.
I've checked all the Chrome settings, extension etc and can't find anything there that may be the culprit.

I can use FF, and like it as a browser, but I really don't feel like jumping back & forth. I also noticed that the forum displays/behaves differently in FF than it does in Chrome. Don't know wth is up with that either.

[fender3x]

I go back and forth between the two all day. I use FF for most things at work and Chrome for everything else. I am used to the differences, but if you're not I can see the issue. So, let's see... You've rebooted. You've flushed the history/chache/cookies. You've reinstalled. Have you jiggled the cables on the back of the box? That's about all the IT training I have left...