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I have a weird problem with my computer. I cannot access a handfull of

websites (get the "IE cannot display the webpage" warning). These are not

fly-by-night sites -- they include my.yahoo.com (my start page),

moneycentral.msn.com, buy.com, morningstar.com and some others.

Everything else can be accessed normally.

 

On my home network, I have a host computer (XP + IE7), another desktop (XP

+ IE7), and a notebook (Vista + IE7). They are connected by a wired router

(Linksys BEFSR41). Generally, the second desktop exhibits the same

problems as the host. The notebooks has no problems (at least yet)

accessing any website.

 

I tried accessing some of the websites in safe mode. Had same problem.

 

When I reboot the host computer, the start page (my.yahoo.com) does come up,

but it cannot be refreshed successfully. Weird.

 

I run an anti-virus program (Norton) and several anti-spyware programs on a

regular basis.

 

This problem started (Feb 25th ?) about 2-3 days after my cable provider was

switched from Insight to Comcast. I don't know if there is a relationship

there or not. Immediately after the switch things worked fine.

 

Hopefully, someone has some good ideas and/or advice. Thank you.

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Guest TaurArian

Guest TaurArian

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Re: Cannot access certain websites

 

 

"bob" <bob5602@comcast.net> wrote in message

news:MaudnYrQ8-RoGlXanZ2dnUVZ_u6rnZ2d@comcast.com...

|I have a weird problem with my computer. I cannot access a handfull of

| websites (get the "IE cannot display the webpage" warning). These are not

| fly-by-night sites -- they include my.yahoo.com (my start page),

| moneycentral.msn.com, buy.com, morningstar.com and some others.

| Everything else can be accessed normally.

|

| On my home network, I have a host computer (XP + IE7), another desktop (XP

| + IE7), and a notebook (Vista + IE7). They are connected by a wired router

| (Linksys BEFSR41). Generally, the second desktop exhibits the same

| problems as the host. The notebooks has no problems (at least yet)

| accessing any website.

|

| I tried accessing some of the websites in safe mode. Had same problem.

|

| When I reboot the host computer, the start page (my.yahoo.com) does come up,

| but it cannot be refreshed successfully. Weird.

|

| I run an anti-virus program (Norton) and several anti-spyware programs on a

| regular basis.

|

| This problem started (Feb 25th ?) about 2-3 days after my cable provider was

| switched from Insight to Comcast. I don't know if there is a relationship

| there or not. Immediately after the switch things worked fine.

|

| Hopefully, someone has some good ideas and/or advice. Thank you.

 

 

For IE7 assistance, please post to :microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general newsgroup.

 

Web interface -

http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/default.aspx?dg=microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general

 

Newsreader -

http://news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general

 

xposted for convenience.

 

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====================================

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====================================

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Guest PA Bear [MS MVP]

Guest PA Bear [MS MVP]

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Re: Cannot access certain websites

 

TaurArian wrote:

> "bob" <bob5602@comcast.net> wrote in message

> news:MaudnYrQ8-RoGlXanZ2dnUVZ_u6rnZ2d@comcast.com...

>> I have a weird problem with my computer. I cannot access a handfull of

>> websites (get the "IE cannot display the webpage" warning). These are

>> not

>> fly-by-night sites -- they include my.yahoo.com (my start page),

>> moneycentral.msn.com, buy.com, morningstar.com and some others.

>> Everything else can be accessed normally.

>>

>> On my home network, I have a host computer (XP + IE7), another desktop

>> (XP + IE7), and a notebook (Vista + IE7). They are connected by a wired

>> router (Linksys BEFSR41). Generally, the second desktop exhibits the

>> same

>> problems as the host. The notebooks has no problems (at least yet)

>> accessing any website.

>>

>> I tried accessing some of the websites in safe mode. Had same problem.

>>

>> When I reboot the host computer, the start page (my.yahoo.com) does come

>> up, but it cannot be refreshed successfully. Weird.

>>

>> I run an anti-virus program (Norton) and several anti-spyware programs on

>> a

>> regular basis.

>>

>> This problem started (Feb 25th ?) about 2-3 days after my cable provider

>> was switched from Insight to Comcast. I don't know if there is a

>> relationship there or not. Immediately after the switch things worked

>> fine.

>>

>> Hopefully, someone has some good ideas and/or advice. Thank you.

>

>

> For IE7 assistance, please post to

> :microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general newsgroup.

>

> Web interface -

> http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/default.aspx?dg=microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general

>

> Newsreader -

> http://news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general

>

> xposted for convenience.

 

Thanks, TaurArian.

 

Bob, if you eliminate the router and connect the problem machine(s) directly

to the modem, does the behavior persist?

--

~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)

MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002

AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net

DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

Guest bob

Guest bob

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Re: Cannot access certain websites

 

Connecting directly to the host computer, and bypassing the router,

presents the same behavior.

 

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"PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message

news:e%23hYFezeIHA.5560@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

> TaurArian wrote:

>> "bob" <bob5602@comcast.net> wrote in message

>> news:MaudnYrQ8-RoGlXanZ2dnUVZ_u6rnZ2d@comcast.com...

>>> I have a weird problem with my computer. I cannot access a handfull of

>>> websites (get the "IE cannot display the webpage" warning). These are

>>> not

>>> fly-by-night sites -- they include my.yahoo.com (my start page),

>>> moneycentral.msn.com, buy.com, morningstar.com and some others.

>>> Everything else can be accessed normally.

>>>

>>> On my home network, I have a host computer (XP + IE7), another desktop

>>> (XP + IE7), and a notebook (Vista + IE7). They are connected by a

>>> wired

>>> router (Linksys BEFSR41). Generally, the second desktop exhibits the

>>> same

>>> problems as the host. The notebooks has no problems (at least yet)

>>> accessing any website.

>>>

>>> I tried accessing some of the websites in safe mode. Had same problem.

>>>

>>> When I reboot the host computer, the start page (my.yahoo.com) does come

>>> up, but it cannot be refreshed successfully. Weird.

>>>

>>> I run an anti-virus program (Norton) and several anti-spyware programs

>>> on a

>>> regular basis.

>>>

>>> This problem started (Feb 25th ?) about 2-3 days after my cable provider

>>> was switched from Insight to Comcast. I don't know if there is a

>>> relationship there or not. Immediately after the switch things worked

>>> fine.

>>>

>>> Hopefully, someone has some good ideas and/or advice. Thank you.

>>

>>

>> For IE7 assistance, please post to

>> :microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general newsgroup.

>>

>> Web interface -

>> http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/default.aspx?dg=microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general

>>

>> Newsreader -

>> http://news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general

>>

>> xposted for convenience.

>

> Thanks, TaurArian.

>

> Bob, if you eliminate the router and connect the problem machine(s)

> directly to the modem, does the behavior persist?

> --

> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)

> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002

> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net

> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

Guest Robert Aldwinckle

Guest Robert Aldwinckle

Posted
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Re: Cannot access certain websites

 

"bob" <bob5602@comcast.net> wrote in message

news:GYqdnZRcC_C3XlXanZ2dnUVZ_sytnZ2d@comcast.com...

> Connecting directly to the host computer, and bypassing the router,

> presents the same behavior.

 

 

....

>>> "bob" <bob5602@comcast.net> wrote in message

>>> news:MaudnYrQ8-RoGlXanZ2dnUVZ_u6rnZ2d@comcast.com...

>>>> I have a weird problem with my computer. I cannot access a handfull of

>>>> websites (get the "IE cannot display the webpage" warning).

>>>> These are not fly-by-night sites -- they include my.yahoo.com (my start page),

>>>> moneycentral.msn.com, buy.com, morningstar.com and some others.

 

 

Using which protocol? HTTPS? Then check your security settings

e.g. the security protocol settings (in Options, Advanced tab, Security section.)

 

>>>> Everything else can be accessed normally.

>>>>

>>>> On my home network, I have a host computer (XP + IE7), another desktop

>>>> (XP + IE7), and a notebook (Vista + IE7). They are connected by a

>>>> wired

>>>> router (Linksys BEFSR41). Generally, the second desktop exhibits the

>>>> same

>>>> problems as the host. The notebooks has no problems (at least yet)

>>>> accessing any website.

>>>>

>>>> I tried accessing some of the websites in safe mode. Had same problem.

>>>>

>>>> When I reboot the host computer, the start page (my.yahoo.com) does come

>>>> up, but it cannot be refreshed successfully. Weird.

>>>>

>>>> I run an anti-virus program (Norton) and several anti-spyware programs

>>>> on a

>>>> regular basis.

>>>>

>>>> This problem started (Feb 25th ?) about 2-3 days after my cable provider

>>>> was switched from Insight to Comcast. I don't know if there is a

>>>> relationship there or not. Immediately after the switch things worked

>>>> fine.

 

 

How do you get your DNS addresses? You can use ipconfig /all

and nslookup to find out what they are being set to. Since you have

two cases working and not working this might be a useful point of comparison.

 

 

HTH

 

Robert Aldwinckle

---

 

>>>>

>>>> Hopefully, someone has some good ideas and/or advice. Thank you.

 

....

Guest PA Bear [MS MVP]

Guest PA Bear [MS MVP]

Posted
Posted

Re: Cannot access certain websites

 

1. Start | Run | (type in) cmd | OK

 

Carefully type the following in the Command box:

 

ipconfig /release [ENTER]

 

ipconfig /flushdns [ENTER]

 

ipconfig /renew [ENTER]

 

Type EXIT to close & turn off the computer(s).

 

2. Disconnect the computer(s) from the router or modem | Disconnect the

router from the modem | Turn off both the router and the modem | Turn on the

modem | When all modem lights are lit, reconnect the modem to the router

then turn on the router | When all router lights are lit, reconnect and

restart the computer(s).

--

~PA Bear

 

 

bob wrote:

> Connecting directly to the host computer, and bypassing the router,

> presents the same behavior.

>

> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message

> news:e%23hYFezeIHA.5560@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

>> TaurArian wrote:

>>> "bob" <bob5602@comcast.net> wrote in message

>>> news:MaudnYrQ8-RoGlXanZ2dnUVZ_u6rnZ2d@comcast.com...

>>>> I have a weird problem with my computer. I cannot access a handfull of

>>>> websites (get the "IE cannot display the webpage" warning). These are

>>>> not

>>>> fly-by-night sites -- they include my.yahoo.com (my start page),

>>>> moneycentral.msn.com, buy.com, morningstar.com and some others.

>>>> Everything else can be accessed normally.

>>>>

>>>> On my home network, I have a host computer (XP + IE7), another

>>>> desktop

>>>> (XP + IE7), and a notebook (Vista + IE7). They are connected by a

>>>> wired

>>>> router (Linksys BEFSR41). Generally, the second desktop exhibits the

>>>> same

>>>> problems as the host. The notebooks has no problems (at least yet)

>>>> accessing any website.

>>>>

>>>> I tried accessing some of the websites in safe mode. Had same problem.

>>>>

>>>> When I reboot the host computer, the start page (my.yahoo.com) does

>>>> come

>>>> up, but it cannot be refreshed successfully. Weird.

>>>>

>>>> I run an anti-virus program (Norton) and several anti-spyware programs

>>>> on a

>>>> regular basis.

>>>>

>>>> This problem started (Feb 25th ?) about 2-3 days after my cable

>>>> provider

>>>> was switched from Insight to Comcast. I don't know if there is a

>>>> relationship there or not. Immediately after the switch things worked

>>>> fine.

>>>>

>>>> Hopefully, someone has some good ideas and/or advice. Thank you.

>>>

>>>

>>> For IE7 assistance, please post to

>>>> microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general newsgroup.

>>>

>>> Web interface -

>>> http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/default.aspx?dg=microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general

>>>

>>> Newsreader -

>>> http://news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general

>>>

>>> xposted for convenience.

>>

>> Thanks, TaurArian.

>>

>> Bob, if you eliminate the router and connect the problem machine(s)

>> directly to the modem, does the behavior persist?

>> --

>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)

>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002

>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net

>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

Guest bob

Guest bob

Posted
Posted

Re: Cannot access certain websites

 

I don't know if the settings are correct or not for IE7 + XP.

SSL 2 & 3 are checked, TLS 1 is unchecked.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

"Robert Aldwinckle" <robald@techemail.com> wrote in message

news:%23cZU1g1eIHA.1132@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...

> "bob" <bob5602@comcast.net> wrote in message

> news:GYqdnZRcC_C3XlXanZ2dnUVZ_sytnZ2d@comcast.com...

>> Connecting directly to the host computer, and bypassing the router,

>> presents the same behavior.

>

>

> ...

>>>> "bob" <bob5602@comcast.net> wrote in message

>>>> news:MaudnYrQ8-RoGlXanZ2dnUVZ_u6rnZ2d@comcast.com...

>>>>> I have a weird problem with my computer. I cannot access a handfull

>>>>> of

>>>>> websites (get the "IE cannot display the webpage" warning).

>

>>>>> These are not fly-by-night sites -- they include my.yahoo.com (my

>>>>> start page),

>>>>> moneycentral.msn.com, buy.com, morningstar.com and some others.

>

>

> Using which protocol? HTTPS? Then check your security settings

> e.g. the security protocol settings (in Options, Advanced tab, Security

> section.)

Guest Robert Aldwinckle

Guest Robert Aldwinckle

Posted
Posted

Re: Cannot access certain websites

 

"bob" <bob5602@comcast.net> wrote in message

news:iIGdnaCj9sieu1fanZ2dnUVZ_hSdnZ2d@comcast.com...

>I don't know if the settings are correct or not for IE7 + XP.

> SSL 2 & 3 are checked, TLS 1 is unchecked.

 

 

I thought you had two cases, one which worked and one which didn't? ; }

 

FWIW I leave SSL2 unchecked and check the other two.

 

 

---

Guest bob

Guest bob

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Re: Cannot access certain websites

 

Thank you for your help. I must admit I am apprehensive about attempting

this. Does it carry any risks? I would hate to end up in worse shape after

the procedure. Can it be reversed? Thanks.

 

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"PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message

news:Ogl3151eIHA.5996@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

> 1. Start | Run | (type in) cmd | OK

>

> Carefully type the following in the Command box:

>

> ipconfig /release [ENTER]

>

> ipconfig /flushdns [ENTER]

>

> ipconfig /renew [ENTER]

>

> Type EXIT to close & turn off the computer(s).

>

> 2. Disconnect the computer(s) from the router or modem | Disconnect the

> router from the modem | Turn off both the router and the modem | Turn on

> the modem | When all modem lights are lit, reconnect the modem to the

> router then turn on the router | When all router lights are lit, reconnect

> and restart the computer(s).

> --

> ~PA Bear

>

>

> bob wrote:

>> Connecting directly to the host computer, and bypassing the router,

>> presents the same behavior.

>>

>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message

>> news:e%23hYFezeIHA.5560@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

>>> TaurArian wrote:

>>>> "bob" <bob5602@comcast.net> wrote in message

>>>> news:MaudnYrQ8-RoGlXanZ2dnUVZ_u6rnZ2d@comcast.com...

>>>>> I have a weird problem with my computer. I cannot access a handfull

>>>>> of

>>>>> websites (get the "IE cannot display the webpage" warning). These are

>>>>> not

>>>>> fly-by-night sites -- they include my.yahoo.com (my start page),

>>>>> moneycentral.msn.com, buy.com, morningstar.com and some others.

>>>>> Everything else can be accessed normally.

>>>>>

>>>>> On my home network, I have a host computer (XP + IE7), another

>>>>> desktop

>>>>> (XP + IE7), and a notebook (Vista + IE7). They are connected by a

>>>>> wired

>>>>> router (Linksys BEFSR41). Generally, the second desktop exhibits the

>>>>> same

>>>>> problems as the host. The notebooks has no problems (at least yet)

>>>>> accessing any website.

>>>>>

>>>>> I tried accessing some of the websites in safe mode. Had same

>>>>> problem.

>>>>>

>>>>> When I reboot the host computer, the start page (my.yahoo.com) does

>>>>> come

>>>>> up, but it cannot be refreshed successfully. Weird.

>>>>>

>>>>> I run an anti-virus program (Norton) and several anti-spyware programs

>>>>> on a

>>>>> regular basis.

>>>>>

>>>>> This problem started (Feb 25th ?) about 2-3 days after my cable

>>>>> provider

>>>>> was switched from Insight to Comcast. I don't know if there is a

>>>>> relationship there or not. Immediately after the switch things worked

>>>>> fine.

>>>>>

>>>>> Hopefully, someone has some good ideas and/or advice. Thank you.

>>>>

>>>>

>>>> For IE7 assistance, please post to

>>>>> microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general newsgroup.

>>>>

>>>> Web interface -

>>>> http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/default.aspx?dg=microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general

>>>>

>>>> Newsreader -

>>>> http://news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general

>>>>

>>>> xposted for convenience.

>>>

>>> Thanks, TaurArian.

>>>

>>> Bob, if you eliminate the router and connect the problem machine(s)

>>> directly to the modem, does the behavior persist?

>>> --

>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)

>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002

>>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net

>>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

>

Guest PA Bear [MS MVP]

Guest PA Bear [MS MVP]

Posted
Posted

Re: Cannot access certain websites

 

The "risks" are comparable to turning off the lamp on your desk, unplugging

it, replacing the light bulb, plugging it in and turning it on again.

 

The procedure will "wake up" your computer and modem, "reminding" them that

they're getting data from a different source now (Comcast vs Insight).

 

However, please be aware that MSN Money Central and other MSN-based

applications have been having server "issues" for the past several days.

--

~PA Bear

 

 

bob wrote:

> Thank you for your help. I must admit I am apprehensive about attempting

> this. Does it carry any risks? I would hate to end up in worse shape

> after

> the procedure. Can it be reversed? Thanks.

>

> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message

> news:Ogl3151eIHA.5996@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

>> 1. Start | Run | (type in) cmd | OK

>>

>> Carefully type the following in the Command box:

>>

>> ipconfig /release [ENTER]

>>

>> ipconfig /flushdns [ENTER]

>>

>> ipconfig /renew [ENTER]

>>

>> Type EXIT to close & turn off the computer(s).

>>

>> 2. Disconnect the computer(s) from the router or modem | Disconnect the

>> router from the modem | Turn off both the router and the modem | Turn on

>> the modem | When all modem lights are lit, reconnect the modem to the

>> router then turn on the router | When all router lights are lit,

>> reconnect

>> and restart the computer(s).

>> --

>> ~PA Bear

>>

>>

>> bob wrote:

>>> Connecting directly to the host computer, and bypassing the router,

>>> presents the same behavior.

>>>

>>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message

>>> news:e%23hYFezeIHA.5560@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

>>>> TaurArian wrote:

>>>>> "bob" <bob5602@comcast.net> wrote in message

>>>>> news:MaudnYrQ8-RoGlXanZ2dnUVZ_u6rnZ2d@comcast.com...

>>>>>> I have a weird problem with my computer. I cannot access a handfull

>>>>>> of

>>>>>> websites (get the "IE cannot display the webpage" warning). These

>>>>>> are

>>>>>> not

>>>>>> fly-by-night sites -- they include my.yahoo.com (my start page),

>>>>>> moneycentral.msn.com, buy.com, morningstar.com and some others.

>>>>>> Everything else can be accessed normally.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> On my home network, I have a host computer (XP + IE7), another

>>>>>> desktop

>>>>>> (XP + IE7), and a notebook (Vista + IE7). They are connected by a

>>>>>> wired

>>>>>> router (Linksys BEFSR41). Generally, the second desktop exhibits

>>>>>> the

>>>>>> same

>>>>>> problems as the host. The notebooks has no problems (at least yet)

>>>>>> accessing any website.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> I tried accessing some of the websites in safe mode. Had same

>>>>>> problem.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> When I reboot the host computer, the start page (my.yahoo.com) does

>>>>>> come

>>>>>> up, but it cannot be refreshed successfully. Weird.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> I run an anti-virus program (Norton) and several anti-spyware

>>>>>> programs

>>>>>> on a

>>>>>> regular basis.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> This problem started (Feb 25th ?) about 2-3 days after my cable

>>>>>> provider

>>>>>> was switched from Insight to Comcast. I don't know if there is a

>>>>>> relationship there or not. Immediately after the switch things

>>>>>> worked

>>>>>> fine.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> Hopefully, someone has some good ideas and/or advice. Thank you.

>>>>>

>>>>>

>>>>> For IE7 assistance, please post to

>>>>>> microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general newsgroup.

>>>>>

>>>>> Web interface -

>>>>> http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/default.aspx?dg=microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general

>>>>>

>>>>> Newsreader -

>>>>> http://news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general

>>>>>

>>>>> xposted for convenience.

>>>>

>>>> Thanks, TaurArian.

>>>>

>>>> Bob, if you eliminate the router and connect the problem machine(s)

>>>> directly to the modem, does the behavior persist?

>>>> --

>>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)

>>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002

>>>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net

>>>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

Guest bob

Guest bob

Posted
Posted

Re: Cannot access certain websites

 

With hesitation I executed this procedure. It totally solved my problem.

Comcast has a very extensive list of FAQs for problems. This needs to be in

it!

 

Thank you Lord and thank you PA Bear!

 

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"PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message

news:Ogl3151eIHA.5996@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

> 1. Start | Run | (type in) cmd | OK

>

> Carefully type the following in the Command box:

>

> ipconfig /release [ENTER]

>

> ipconfig /flushdns [ENTER]

>

> ipconfig /renew [ENTER]

>

> Type EXIT to close & turn off the computer(s).

>

> 2. Disconnect the computer(s) from the router or modem | Disconnect the

> router from the modem | Turn off both the router and the modem | Turn on

> the modem | When all modem lights are lit, reconnect the modem to the

> router then turn on the router | When all router lights are lit, reconnect

> and restart the computer(s).

> --

> ~PA Bear

>

>

> bob wrote:

>> Connecting directly to the host computer, and bypassing the router,

>> presents the same behavior.

>>

>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message

>> news:e%23hYFezeIHA.5560@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

>>> TaurArian wrote:

>>>> "bob" <bob5602@comcast.net> wrote in message

>>>> news:MaudnYrQ8-RoGlXanZ2dnUVZ_u6rnZ2d@comcast.com...

>>>>> I have a weird problem with my computer. I cannot access a handfull

>>>>> of

>>>>> websites (get the "IE cannot display the webpage" warning). These are

>>>>> not

>>>>> fly-by-night sites -- they include my.yahoo.com (my start page),

>>>>> moneycentral.msn.com, buy.com, morningstar.com and some others.

>>>>> Everything else can be accessed normally.

>>>>>

>>>>> On my home network, I have a host computer (XP + IE7), another

>>>>> desktop

>>>>> (XP + IE7), and a notebook (Vista + IE7). They are connected by a

>>>>> wired

>>>>> router (Linksys BEFSR41). Generally, the second desktop exhibits the

>>>>> same

>>>>> problems as the host. The notebooks has no problems (at least yet)

>>>>> accessing any website.

>>>>>

>>>>> I tried accessing some of the websites in safe mode. Had same

>>>>> problem.

>>>>>

>>>>> When I reboot the host computer, the start page (my.yahoo.com) does

>>>>> come

>>>>> up, but it cannot be refreshed successfully. Weird.

>>>>>

>>>>> I run an anti-virus program (Norton) and several anti-spyware programs

>>>>> on a

>>>>> regular basis.

>>>>>

>>>>> This problem started (Feb 25th ?) about 2-3 days after my cable

>>>>> provider

>>>>> was switched from Insight to Comcast. I don't know if there is a

>>>>> relationship there or not. Immediately after the switch things worked

>>>>> fine.

>>>>>

>>>>> Hopefully, someone has some good ideas and/or advice. Thank you.

>>>>

>>>>

>>>> For IE7 assistance, please post to

>>>>> microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general newsgroup.

>>>>

>>>> Web interface -

>>>> http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/default.aspx?dg=microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general

>>>>

>>>> Newsreader -

>>>> http://news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general

>>>>

>>>> xposted for convenience.

>>>

>>> Thanks, TaurArian.

>>>

>>> Bob, if you eliminate the router and connect the problem machine(s)

>>> directly to the modem, does the behavior persist?

>>> --

>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)

>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002

>>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net

>>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

>

Guest PA Bear [MS MVP]

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Posted
Posted

Re: Cannot access certain websites

 

YW, Bob, and thanks very much for your feedback! (Good luck with Comcast

Support, I think you're gonna need it. <w>)

--

~PA Bear

 

bob wrote:

> With hesitation I executed this procedure. It totally solved my problem.

> Comcast has a very extensive list of FAQs for problems. This needs to be

> in

> it!

>

> Thank you Lord and thank you PA Bear!

>

> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message

> news:Ogl3151eIHA.5996@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

>> 1. Start | Run | (type in) cmd | OK

>>

>> Carefully type the following in the Command box:

>>

>> ipconfig /release [ENTER]

>>

>> ipconfig /flushdns [ENTER]

>>

>> ipconfig /renew [ENTER]

>>

>> Type EXIT to close & turn off the computer(s).

>>

>> 2. Disconnect the computer(s) from the router or modem | Disconnect the

>> router from the modem | Turn off both the router and the modem | Turn on

>> the modem | When all modem lights are lit, reconnect the modem to the

>> router then turn on the router | When all router lights are lit,

>> reconnect

>> and restart the computer(s).

>> --

>> ~PA Bear

>>

>>

>> bob wrote:

>>> Connecting directly to the host computer, and bypassing the router,

>>> presents the same behavior.

>>>

>>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message

>>> news:e%23hYFezeIHA.5560@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

>>>> TaurArian wrote:

>>>>> "bob" <bob5602@comcast.net> wrote in message

>>>>> news:MaudnYrQ8-RoGlXanZ2dnUVZ_u6rnZ2d@comcast.com...

>>>>>> I have a weird problem with my computer. I cannot access a handfull

>>>>>> of

>>>>>> websites (get the "IE cannot display the webpage" warning). These

>>>>>> are

>>>>>> not

>>>>>> fly-by-night sites -- they include my.yahoo.com (my start page),

>>>>>> moneycentral.msn.com, buy.com, morningstar.com and some others.

>>>>>> Everything else can be accessed normally.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> On my home network, I have a host computer (XP + IE7), another

>>>>>> desktop

>>>>>> (XP + IE7), and a notebook (Vista + IE7). They are connected by a

>>>>>> wired

>>>>>> router (Linksys BEFSR41). Generally, the second desktop exhibits

>>>>>> the

>>>>>> same

>>>>>> problems as the host. The notebooks has no problems (at least yet)

>>>>>> accessing any website.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> I tried accessing some of the websites in safe mode. Had same

>>>>>> problem.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> When I reboot the host computer, the start page (my.yahoo.com) does

>>>>>> come

>>>>>> up, but it cannot be refreshed successfully. Weird.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> I run an anti-virus program (Norton) and several anti-spyware

>>>>>> programs

>>>>>> on a

>>>>>> regular basis.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> This problem started (Feb 25th ?) about 2-3 days after my cable

>>>>>> provider

>>>>>> was switched from Insight to Comcast. I don't know if there is a

>>>>>> relationship there or not. Immediately after the switch things

>>>>>> worked

>>>>>> fine.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> Hopefully, someone has some good ideas and/or advice. Thank you.

>>>>>

>>>>>

>>>>> For IE7 assistance, please post to

>>>>>> microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general newsgroup.

>>>>>

>>>>> Web interface -

>>>>> http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/default.aspx?dg=microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general

>>>>>

>>>>> Newsreader -

>>>>> http://news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general

>>>>>

>>>>> xposted for convenience.

>>>>

>>>> Thanks, TaurArian.

>>>>

>>>> Bob, if you eliminate the router and connect the problem machine(s)

>>>> directly to the modem, does the behavior persist?

>>>> --

>>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)

>>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002

>>>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net

>>>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

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