Hans, thanks for the response. For the websites in question I receive the
"page cannot be displayed" error message.
I have deleted all temporary files & cookies without success.
RE: 'Hosts', I have 5 files in total:
HOSTS in C:\I386
HOSTS in C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\ETC
HOSTS.MSN in C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\ETC
LMHOSTS in C:\I386
LMHOSTS in C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\ETC
Do I need to rename them all or just the first 2 ??
RE. 'Make sure Windows displays hidden files'. Sorry, but how do I do this.
Thanks a lot for your help.
Peter
"Hans Le Roy" wrote:
> Hi Peter,
>
> You don't say what "cannot access" means.
>
> 1. Start by deleting the temporary internet files from IE, Tools, Options ->
> Delete files
> 2. If you get "Page cannot be displayed" on those sites, your HOSTS file
> might be blocking it. Make sure Windows displays hidden files, and do a
> search for the files called HOSTS (without extension). Rename it to
> hosts.old and reboot.
> 3. If it are parts of pages that you cannot see, you might miss a plugin.
> The first candidates are Java Virtual Machine (http://java.sun.com) or Flash
> Player (http://www.macromedia.com).
>
> Kind regards
>
> Hans Le Roy
> MS MVP Windows/IE
>
> "Peter Harrison" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:6A7144DF-F6DB-4184-BA00-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > Hi there, hope someone can help. I cannot access certain US-based news
> > websites anymore. I believe the trouble started after SP2 was downloaded.
> > Websites in question are USA Today, CNN, Detroit News and a couple of
> others.
> > I have been checking my security settings and anti-virus software, but
> cannot
> > determine any issues. I
> >
> > I do not know whether these sites need a certain settings profile. I can
> > access other sites with no problems.
> >
> > Has anyone experienced something similar and/or know what the problem is
> ??
> >
> > Thanks Peter
>
>
>
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