Can't get the favicon to work when uploaded

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I have troubles getting the favicon to work properly.

I use Dreamweaver MX to build my website and when I press F12 to view my site in IE6, it works flawlessly. I.e. when I add my site to favorites, the favicon appears. When I upload the site to my server, it does NOT work, however.

This is the head-code in my start page.

Enselic's Corner

I'm kind of new in website development so if I didn't present enough information for anyone who think they have the solution, please let me know.

Oh, and my site is www.enselic.tk.

Thanks

Roo's picture

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It appears that you didn't upload your .ico file to that location as it gives a not found message.

He has: 18 posts

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It is in the server, however, not in the root directory, but I belive that shouldn't matter?

Suzanne's picture

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Something's awry, that's for sure. Your main directory is wide open (nasty) but when I click on any page, the favicon comes up clear as day. Perhaps you should try it in a better browser?

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Hmm... maybe it has something to do with cloaking the adress? Cause now I use dot.tk to have a simplier adress than my "real" one, but when I go to my "real" adress immediatly, the favicon works... Would cloaking be bad for favicons?

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um, yeah! the favicon only works for the outer page. when you use a "cloaking" service, it's just putting a frame around your content, and you don't have access to put the in that frame.

Do yourself a favour and pop $8US for a domain name instead of using cloaking. It's bad for your site all around.

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