VDUB Posted October 16, 2004 Report Share Posted October 16, 2004 Hey guys, for some reason my IE wont work anymore. I can connect to AIM and download music off of Ares/use the browser in Ares, but when I try to open AIM or Netscape, it tells me the page cannot be displayed. Any ideas as to what might have happened and how I might be able to fix it? TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted October 16, 2004 Report Share Posted October 16, 2004 mozilla.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black00ws6 Posted October 16, 2004 Report Share Posted October 16, 2004 If XP, just do a system restore to where it worked last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berto Posted October 16, 2004 Report Share Posted October 16, 2004 Originally posted by copperhead: mozilla.orglisten to the man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VDUB Posted October 16, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2004 Originally posted by copperhead: mozilla.org Firefox? Yeah, tried that already. It wont work either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted October 16, 2004 Report Share Posted October 16, 2004 start run... cmd c:\ format c: y Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HooberSi Posted October 16, 2004 Report Share Posted October 16, 2004 Originally posted by copperhead: start run... cmd c:\ format c: y Little drastic. Could try a re-install of your IE. Or even a virus scan. Mozilla is all I use though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulo Posted October 16, 2004 Report Share Posted October 16, 2004 Your shit is fucked up, Lou. graemlins/nod.gif Try punching it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted October 16, 2004 Report Share Posted October 16, 2004 Originally posted by HooberSi: Little drastic. Could try a re-install of your IE. Or even a virus scan. Mozilla is all I use though.IE = Windows You can't reinstall one without the other. I still feel that what I have suggested is appropriate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suffocateXfaster1647545505 Posted October 16, 2004 Report Share Posted October 16, 2004 Firefox > IE hands down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted October 16, 2004 Report Share Posted October 16, 2004 People always blaming IE. Notice he can't surf with Firefox and Nutscrape?? That = no a browser related problem.. I'm unsure if AIM uses a straight IP to connect or relies on your DNS server. That said, go to start -> run -> command, click ok. In the command prompt box type: ping yahoo.com If you get "Ping request can not find host yahoo.com" then type: ping 216.109.112.135 If you get replies, that will very clearly tell you this is a DNS problem. Check your TCP/IP settings (local area connection under network settings) and make sure it is either set for server assigned or that the correct DNS server IP addresses are entered. I'd bet it is a DNS issue. Otherwise, it could be a number of other things; I'd guestimate more likely some sort of spyware preventing browsing by any browser. I'd definately have someone bring over a updated copy of Ad Aware SE and Spybot and try running that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VDUB Posted October 18, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2004 I've checked all my DNS settings and run updated copies of AdAware SE and Spybot, but still no worky. Any other suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex1647545498 Posted October 18, 2004 Report Share Posted October 18, 2004 so you can ping yahoo.com? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VDUB Posted October 18, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2004 Originally posted by Mr. 2: so you can ping yahoo.com? yessir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted October 18, 2004 Report Share Posted October 18, 2004 This might sound stupid, but I've seen this work on an odd problem similar to this before: - Uninstall/reinstall NIC driver If that doesn't work, and it is a PCI NIC - Move NIC to new PCI slot. If you have a spare NIC laying around, install it into an open slot. It's a long shot, but worth a try. Also, will any mail clients work (OE, Outlook, Eudora, etc.)?? I have come across this problem once due to some bad PC Company installed Firewall software. If you have any Firewall or anti-virus software, instead of just disabling it, un-install it. I've only seen it once, but I had a customer with some off-brand Firewall program causing a no-browsing issue even when disabled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex1647545498 Posted October 18, 2004 Report Share Posted October 18, 2004 If that don't work try downloading and reinstalling IE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VDUB Posted October 18, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2004 I uninstalled and reinstalled my Firewall software and will only work if the firewall is completely off. Anyone recommend any other good firewall apps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex1647545498 Posted October 18, 2004 Report Share Posted October 18, 2004 http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/promotions/sbc/zadownload.jsp It's not the best thing out there but it works and it's free. Just don't upgrade to pro unless you want to pay for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex1647545498 Posted October 18, 2004 Report Share Posted October 18, 2004 If you can check the program list on your firewall, make sure IE is added and allowed to access the internet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VDUB Posted October 18, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2004 Originally posted by Mr. 2: If you can check the program list on your firewall, make sure IE is added and allowed to access the internet. Bingo, somehow IE got added a second time and all connections were blocked. Everything works now. Thanks everyone, especially Alex and Joe for all your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex1647545498 Posted October 18, 2004 Report Share Posted October 18, 2004 Good to hear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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