Why cant I open web sites, some open, some wont?

[jkac123]

OS:Win ME

Dsl connection.

I can get here ok and a few other selected sites, but I am restricted by something?

Suggestions are more then welcome. I just completely reinstalled WIN ME as restore, thought that would help.....NOT!

I spoke with tech support and we went over everything on there end, so I know its my system. Also should add that I have a 2nd sys networked and that hooks up perfect:confused:



thanks,

jkac123

[mnosteele52]

Are you using a firewall or ad blocking app? Type in ipconfig /flushdns at a command prompt.:)

[jkac123]

mnosteele52,

typed all that.....Ok what now?

[mnosteele52]

Are you using a firewall or any ad blocking app?:) Does this happen randomly or only with specific sites? Did you do anything (add an app or change any settings) prior to it happening?:)

[jkac123]

No firewalls or add killers.................. i actually had a problem with zone alarm one time that would not allow me to conect.........removed it and all was well................no we have a new mystery?

I have not done anything that I am aware of to change any important settings ......It is a permenent problem...............

[mnosteele52]

OK it's most likely a Zone Alarm problem even after it's unistalled you must manually delete ALOT of files and registry entries some of which will keep you from accessing the internet. Look here (http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/support/znalmInstallMeFAQ.jsp) for the detailed instructions on removing everything then go download Tiny Personal Firewall (http://download.com.com/3000-2092-6313778.html?tag=lst-0-1) (this is the free version) because you must have a firewall with a broadband connection or you will get hacked. Good luck, hope this helps.:) :D

[jkac123]

I went to zone page and found some stuff there that was still in system files.........removed them ,.........but still have the problem.......thanks for effort;)

I am still looking for ideas........cant stand this much longer:D

[jkac123]

could still use a little help on this one;)

I even reinstalled IE 6.0!

[Vernon Frazee]

Check to see if you have a file named "HOSTS" (no file extension) in your "C:\Windows" folder. If you do, either rename it (to something like "HOSTS.BAK"), or move it to another folder. Then reboot and try the web again.

[jkac123]

wallijonn,
I have reset the security settings before, did not change anything.
In internet options I selected the advanced tab and then, restore defaults.

I do have norton sys works........also run AVG Anti Virus.

I cant find "enable java scripts"?

Vernon Frazee,I dont see a file "HOSTS" iin windows anywhere?

Thanks,

jkac123

[jkac123]

I went to regedit and searched for "zone alarm" "popup killer" and I deleted everything to do with them.

still cant connect, I truly dont understand.....It has to be a simple function somewhere I a missing. I have reinstalled WIN ME, IE 6.0.......chacked all the connections with tech support.......cant think of ant thing else. Mt KazaA hooks up just fine, My mail opens after 30 seconds, and then it opens lightning fast when I hit send and recieve?

Anymore suggestions:cool:

[AllGamer]

Originally posted by jkac123
I went to regedit and searched for "zone alarm" "popup killer" and I deleted everything to do with them.

still cant connect, I truly dont understand.....It has to be a simple function somewhere I a missing. I have reinstalled WIN ME, IE 6.0.......chacked all the connections with tech support.......cant think of ant thing else. Mt KazaA hooks up just fine, My mail opens after 30 seconds, and then it opens lightning fast when I hit send and recieve?

Anymore suggestions:cool:

I know why it doesn't work, and it's a real simple stupid thing.

but to be sure install Mozilla or Opera, or a old Netscape to see if that works.

if any of those browsers works on those websites that you can't get with the piece of junk namely IE.

Then what you can do is......

<narrador voice: stay tuned for the next episode of IE sucks>

.... to be continue.

:D

[jkac123]

AllGamer,

I have the new netscape and does not work either?

I have two systems and the other one works fine with IE.

Its difficult to get an old browser, cuz I cant get to sites
:confused:

[AllGamer]

Originally posted by jkac123
AllGamer,

I have the new netscape and does not work either?

I have two systems and the other one works fine with IE.

Its difficult to get an old browser, cuz I cant get to sites
:confused:

Ok, it's a little more that i thought you had.

Go to Internet properties, and in connection, dissable the option to Autodetect.

also make sure you are not using a Proxy, or anything similar but direct conneciton to the net.

and MAKE SURE, you have set up DNS properly.

[ukulele]

I can get here ok and a few other selected sites, but I am restricted by something?

That's what they call tough S**t in the toe factory. Sometimes ya' just need a pipewrench or a visegrip! :eek: :eek: :eek: :D

[jkac123]

AllGamer,

I disabled autodetect....did not do anything.......DNS is setup properly according to tech guy. I wrote down all the info on that.

not using proxy.

what next? :cool:

[ukulele]

I disabled autodetect....did not do anything.......DNS is setup properly according to tech guy. I wrote down all the info on that.

Allgamer, Perhaps the DNS server is being stupid for a while. If you can get to other links with no problem then it is probably just a bad hair day for the server you are trying to connect too. Try again another time. :t

[jkac123]

I dont know how this comes in to play here, but when the wonderful setup of mine decides to finally attemt to hook up some place it crawles like a turtle! I can sit back and watch the little blue bar loading while I write a whole book:D and then only hope it connects......why can I hook up to KazaA with out any conflicts???????? tis is quite baffleing?

[ukulele]

jkac123

Hmmm, Kazaa you say? Dump the suckers, or you are the sucker. :eek:

[AllGamer]

Originally posted by jkac123
I dont know how this comes in to play here, but when the wonderful setup of mine decides to finally attemt to hook up some place it crawles like a turtle! I can sit back and watch the little blue bar loading while I write a whole book:D and then only hope it connects......why can I hook up to KazaA with out any conflicts???????? tis is quite baffleing?

clear all your your cookies, your temps files+folders, also set the cache size to 1 meg, click the reset websettings button.

[jkac123]

AllGamer

i have deleted al temps......and reset web settings a while ago, that did not work......how do I change the cache?

thanks for your time:cool:

[jkac123]

wallijonn,
most of your questions can be answered in previous post........I do have a switch, however I have bypassed all that and went direct to this single PC and it did not make difference.

No DSL software.

PPoE?????

[AllGamer]

Originally posted by jkac123
wallijonn,
most of your questions can be answered in previous post........I do have a switch, however I have bypassed all that and went direct to this single PC and it did not make difference.

No DSL software.

PPoE?????

well, lets try something slightly more DRASTIC!

uninstall the TCP/IP
uninstall the NIC

reboot

reinstall both, and use DHCP settings

if you do not Need the DSL dial up software.