is it a security issue?
I need some help. having some problems accessing alot of pages on the net. It says page cannot be displayed. Its not a TCP/IP problem I dont think. Not spyware/virus related. Not browser either since I have several and all do the same thing. Not a network problem. and i already tried the WinSockFix.
Any other ideas. Im stuck and its getting annoying. cant access any msn/microsoft/hotmail/ and ass loads more.

is it a security issue?
"If you're not part of the solution, you're the precipitate."
I've had troubles like that before and cleared all my cookies to those sites ... then they worked.

Check your HOSTS file.
For Windows 2000, you can find it here:
C:\WINNT\system32\drivers\etc
For Windows 98, Me, XP, 2003, you can find it here:
C:\Windows\system32\drivers\etc
What spyware remover are you using? You should have Spybot Search and Destroy and AdAware SE. Those two combined will find anything.
Try downloading FireFox (links straight to the download) and see if you can get to the blocked pages with that browser. If you can, go to the C:\Program Files\ directory and delete the Internet Explorer folder. Then (using Firefox) go to http://www.microsoft.com/ie and download and install Internet Explorer again. Note, you will not lose your Favorites by deleting the IE folder.
Go to http://housecall.antivirus.com/ It's a free online scan. Even if you have an antivirus program, this is still a good thing to do.
If you're running a firewall of any sort, shut it off and try to access the sites. Then if you're running an antivirus, shut that off and try again (hey, it couldn't hurt). Make sure to turn it back on or reboot.
Good luck!
doubt it but i dont know. what did you have in mind . because Ive tried several security thingsOriginally Posted by Luke9583
i have cc cleaner. its nothing like that.Originally Posted by BoneCrusher
TRIED IT. NO LUCKOriginally Posted by cfs3
I have both of those and tons more cleaner and protector junk.Originally Posted by cfs3
I have Firefox. I have several browsers actually. All does the same thing. Its not a browser issue. Also cant access any microsoft pages. Need direct downloads.Originally Posted by cfs3
Tried to do that too. But cant access that site.Originally Posted by cfs3
And again boss I tried all that too.Originally Posted by cfs3
Hey thanks anyways.![]()


Firewall? Did you just install XP SP2?
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but oh they have yet to be experienced and that makes aging so very worth it...ML circa2012
i have heard of a few people having this problem i think its a windows bug, i would suggest trying to make sure all updates are installed and if not format lol

Try restoring back to a day when your Internet connection worked.
If that doesn't help try installing (or re-installing) service pack 2 (direct link to EXE).

If those don't work, isntall a new NIC. Perhaps it's a driver issue?


Can you PING the addresses? If you can ping them, but not get them loaded then I'd say it's a software issue, if you can't ping them then its probably hardware.
Coarse edged youth, the irish pendants string from their smiles
not yet plucked as to slacken the seams
and drag down the features of age,
no folds or creases from unkempt wear
eyes of tranquilty, crystalline-beads
no sign of despair in their hair, nor their hearts
but oh they have yet to be experienced and that makes aging so very worth it...ML circa2012
first one roll back wont work all my m8s who have had that problem found it didnt help
second one could work though didnt think of driver issue, just use device manager to remove it and then find it again to reinstall drivers
oh also my m8s found they could ping them but still not get onto site
Neo

If you can ping but not visit the site, it's likely a DNS issue. Try changing your DNS servers.
Ive had it since it first came out. I never had this problem since a few weeks ago.Originally Posted by maniclion
i cant download any updates guys. I cant access any microsoft or windows pages. No way around it either. i tried search engine and every possible link.Originally Posted by sgtneo
Did that. Didnt work either.Originally Posted by cfs3
I thought about that. Im about to try it as my last resort if I cant find the simple suggestions first. Thanks boss.Originally Posted by cfs3
Could be but I also want to try that as a last resort.Originally Posted by cfs3
I can ping them. they all time out so Im assuming its fine. Where are you headed with this software issue.? Tell me what your thinking.Originally Posted by maniclion


did you seek help from your ISP yet?
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They all time out? Try pinging ironmag and see if you get a reply. It sounds like your having trouble resolving addresses of certain sites quick enough. Maybe your ISP's using webcaching and the popular sites are bogging down when everyone is trying to get in at once.Originally Posted by theprofessor
Coarse edged youth, the irish pendants string from their smiles
not yet plucked as to slacken the seams
and drag down the features of age,
no folds or creases from unkempt wear
eyes of tranquilty, crystalline-beads
no sign of despair in their hair, nor their hearts
but oh they have yet to be experienced and that makes aging so very worth it...ML circa2012
Im not sure I know how to do that.Originally Posted by cfs3
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I did I did. Read the first post boss.Originally Posted by Robert DiMaggio
These guys up here dont know what the hell their doing. They swear up and down its not a network problem and its my computer. They had as much help as a damn baboon could give me.
Ill try that and get back with cha.Originally Posted by maniclion


Have you tried Safe Mode w/ Networking?
If not, reboot and start hitting F8 after the bios screen appears you'll get a menu with options choose Safe Mode w/ Networking and try accessing those websites if you can then somethings loading in Normal mode that's preventing you from getting to those sites, if not then somethings going on else where.
Coarse edged youth, the irish pendants string from their smiles
not yet plucked as to slacken the seams
and drag down the features of age,
no folds or creases from unkempt wear
eyes of tranquilty, crystalline-beads
no sign of despair in their hair, nor their hearts
but oh they have yet to be experienced and that makes aging so very worth it...ML circa2012
Havent tried it. Ill give it a shot' ThanksOriginally Posted by maniclion