Pages do not load completely. The browser does not fully open sites and pictures
On this page I will try to collect all the solutions I know of the problem when pages in the browser do not load completely. Sites do not open fully. For example, some images or scripts on sites are not loaded. Pages in the browser are displayed crookedly, or only part of the site is loaded. Some sites don't open at all. Or they open, but not the first time, but the second, or the third. We will look at solutions for Windows 10, 8, 7. In other words, for computers. If you are experiencing this problem on a mobile device, it is most likely due to the router. (if you are connected through it). I will write more about this in the article. Here's how it all looks like.
I myself encountered a problem several times when my browser did not open sites completely. For example, pictures were loaded on VKontakte. This also happens in Odnoklassniki and other social networks. I don’t remember exactly, but my solution was simple: clearing the cache, restarting the browser. There are also more serious reasons. For example, an invalid MTU value. This parameter can be changed in the router settings, or in Windows itself.
The most common reasons:
- Browser glitch. As a rule, restarting the browser, restarting the computer, clearing the browser cache helps.
- Browser plugin issue. Sometimes, some add-ons installed in the browser do not allow the page to fully load. Most often, add-ons that block ads on sites are guilty of this.
- Wrong MTU value. We will not understand what it is and how it affects the loading of sites, but very often, because of it, sites either do not load at all, or are not loaded completely. As I wrote above, MTU can be changed in the router settings (if the Internet is connected directly, then in the Windows settings). Usually there is a value of 1500. After setting 1460, everything starts to open normally. But there is no guarantee that in your case the problem is in the MTU.
- Viruses and malware. I am sure that some viruses can prevent browsers from displaying pages normally.
I want to note that such problems with the "crooked" display of sites can be observed in all browsers: Firefox, Opera, Chrome, Yandex Browser, Microsoft Edge and even Internet Explorer. Which, even without any problems, can load sites incompletely, or crookedly ????
Sites do not open completely: the first solution and the search for the cause
To begin with, I advise close the browser and restart the computer, or laptop. Maybe everything will work great. If you connect to the Internet through a router or modem, then you can also restart it. It definitely won't hurt.
Since nowadays a router is almost always installed, and all devices will connect to the Internet through it, check how sites open on other devices. You can even check on Android or iOS smartphones and tablets. But better, of course, on the computer. If possible, connect your computer to another internet. For example, to another Wi-Fi network, which can be distributed even from a phone.
Check how everything works through another browser. Even standard. Remember, maybe you installed some add-ons or programs before.
So we can understand what is the cause of our problem, and where to move on. You can describe the result of these checks and reflections in the comments. I will try to help.
Cleaning the browser cache
This is one of the first solutions to try when this kind of problem occurs. I am planning a separate article on this topic, but here I will briefly show how to clear the cache in the most popular browsers.
If you have some other browser, then I think that you can easily find the cache clearing function in the settings. Or ask in the comments.
Checking installed browser add-ons
If clearing the cache did not help, and the page in the browser still does not open completely, then I recommend checking the installed add-ons and temporarily disabling them (if any).
You can also do this in the browser settings, somewhere in the "Extensions", "Add-ons" section. For example, in the Opera browser:
Temporarily disable all installed extensions.
If you do not know where these settings are located in your browser, then look at the article. In it, I showed how to manage extensions in popular browsers.
Also see what programs you have installed and running on your computer. You might find something suspicious.
MTU and problems with incomplete loading of sites
I already talked about this option earlier in the article. As a rule, it is changed in the router settings. Very often, due to an incorrect MTU value, there are problems with displaying pages when connecting to the Internet via 3G / 4G modems. When the modem is connected to the router. But this also happens with cable connections.
You can change the MTU in the router settings, in the section with the Internet connection settings: "WAN", "Internet".
I'll show you how to change MTU on some routers.
In the WAN section, there is an item "MTU Size". The default is 1500. You can write 1460, or even 1400.
If you have PPPoE, then you need to click on the "Advanced" button and change the value there.
Save your settings and reboot your router.
In the "Internet" section. MTU field.
I cannot show in detail how to do this on routers from different manufacturers. Therefore, if you do not find these settings for yourself, write in the comments.
Virus check and more...
If all else fails, then it will not be superfluous to check your computer for viruses. You can run an antivirus scan (if installed), or check the system with one of the free antivirus utilities. For example, Dr.Web CureIt!.
If, when connected to another Internet (Wi-Fi network), sites load the first time and completely, then it makes sense to call the provider's support and explain the problem. Maybe they have some problem.
You can also try Google Public DNS.
Told everything I know on this topic at the moment. If there is new information, I will definitely add it. You can also share your observations and advice. Best wishes!