IE doesnt load any web pages

[Guest]

A couple of days ago IE has stopped loading anything, whatever address i put
in it just doesnt load and after a while i get the "can not find page"
screen, its as if i dont have a connection, but i do becasue MSN messanger,
firefox and even the in built windows update program works, (not the one in
the IE window as it doesn't load)
I've checked that the program is allowed connection through the panda
antivirus firewall and i dont think i have changed any settings. Ive also had
problems with the half life 2 program Steam and also gamespy as neither of
these load as well

I don't know what to do and would be grateful for any help on the subject

Thanks

 

[Guest]

I am having this exact problem!

About a week and a half ago, I was able to access both the web and my pop3
email. It's been a week now, and I can't access the web. No problem with
receiving updates for programs that don't use IE. Switch to a different
account on the computer and the problem didn't exist. Set up new account
yesterday and as of today that also doesn't have IE working. NEED HELP!!!

 

[Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE]

A couple of days ago IE has stopped loading anything, whatever
address i put in it just doesnt load and after a while i get the "can
not find page" screen, its as if i dont have a connection, but i do
becasue MSN messanger, firefox and even the in built windows update
program works, (not the one in the IE window as it doesn't load)
I've checked that the program is allowed connection through the panda
antivirus firewall and i dont think i have changed any settings. Ive
also had problems with the half life 2 program Steam and also gamespy
as neither of these load as well

I don't know what to do and would be grateful for any help on the
subject

Thanks

First eliminate any spyware.
What You Should Know About Spyware
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/devioussoftware.mspx

CAUTION!!!!! Removing some spyware can damage the Winsock stack and you may
not be able to connect to the Internet. Before you try to remove spyware,
download a copy of LSP-Fix - a free program to repair damaged Winsock 2
stacks AFTER you remove the software (all Windows versions)
http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm
Winsockfix for W95, W98, ME, NT, 2000, XP
http://www.tacktech.com/pub/winsockfix/WinsockFix.zip
Directions here: http://www.tacktech.com/display.cfm?ttid=257
WinXP:
Get WinSockxpFix
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
How to Reset Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/299357
In WinXP SP2: You can fix Winsock by going to Start | Run and typing
CMD
In the command window type
netsh winsock reset

See
Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/tshoot.htm
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://defendingyourmachine.blogspot.com

--
Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE
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http://www.microsoft.com./athome/security/protect/default.aspx
http://defendingyourmachine.blogspot.com/

 

[Shayne Robinson]

First eliminate any spyware.
What You Should Know About Spyware
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/devioussoftware.mspx

CAUTION!!!!! Removing some spyware can damage the Winsock stack and you may
not be able to connect to the Internet. Before you try to remove spyware,
download a copy of LSP-Fix - a free program to repair damaged Winsock 2
stacks AFTER you remove the software (all Windows versions)
http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm
Winsockfix for W95, W98, ME, NT, 2000, XP
http://www.tacktech.com/pub/winsockfix/WinsockFix.zip
Directions here: http://www.tacktech.com/display.cfm?ttid=257
WinXP:
Get WinSockxpFix
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
How to Reset Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/299357
In WinXP SP2: You can fix Winsock by going to Start | Run and typing
CMD
In the command window type
netsh winsock reset

See
Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/tshoot.htm
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://defendingyourmachine.blogspot.com

Great work Frank.

What part of "cannot access any web sites/pages" eludes you ?

Now, don't dismiss me as an ingrate, because those of us who have this
problem CANNOT OPEN ANY WEB SITES/PAGES, so posting http// links is of
absolutely no help at all.

Sure, we understand the consequences of spyware, and I'd say most of
us have taken what steps we can to avoid it (or at least put up a
first line of defence).

Some of us may have access to an alternative PC and Internet
connection to actually see the web links you have referred us to, but
some of us do not, and I'm one of the ones which does not.

Once again, we DO appreciate efforts to help, but please put it in a
form we can use.

 

[Guest]

Frank & to those who also may be able to help...

I have done all the suggested things and still cannot access the internet
from my original username on my computer. And subsequently cannot access
from a second usesrname. There are two alternate usernames on my computer
from which connecting thru IE is still possible.

I need a fix, while I have the means to still connect. Switching users is
very time consuming. Does anyone KNOW what the problem is?

Christina

 

[Rod Keys]

Frank & to those who also may be able to help...

I have done all the suggested things and still cannot access the internet
from my original username on my computer. And subsequently cannot access
from a second usesrname. There are two alternate usernames on my computer
from which connecting thru IE is still possible.

I need a fix, while I have the means to still connect. Switching users is
very time consuming. Does anyone KNOW what the problem is?

Christina

I did have a similar problem to those described earlier, but finally
figured out it was a router problem.

ChrissiLeigh, thought your problem may have been the same, but if IE
is working and loading web pages through some user log ons, then it
sounds like a different problem.

 

[PA Bear]

When all else fails, HijackThis v1.99.1
(http://aumha.net/downloads/hijackthis.zip) is the preferred tool to use.
It will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware. **Post
your log to http://forums.spywareinfo.com/,
http://castlecops.com/forum67.html or http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30
for expert analysis, not here.**

 

[Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE]

Great work Frank.

What part of "cannot access any web sites/pages" eludes you ?

Now, don't dismiss me as an ingrate, because those of us who have this
problem CANNOT OPEN ANY WEB SITES/PAGES, so posting http// links is of
absolutely no help at all.

Sure, we understand the consequences of spyware, and I'd say most of
us have taken what steps we can to avoid it (or at least put up a
first line of defence).

Some of us may have access to an alternative PC and Internet
connection to actually see the web links you have referred us to, but
some of us do not, and I'm one of the ones which does not.

Once again, we DO appreciate efforts to help, but please put it in a
form we can use.

I was answering charliebob, who ID access Web site to post his message.
Therefor he CAN visit those sites.

--
Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE
Please respond in Newsgroup. Do not send email
http://www.fjsmjs.com
Protect your PC
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/