Cannot find server or DNS Error

[Gino]

When I try to visit a webpage or site that is mistyped or doesn't exist, IE
6 takes very long time to notify me that the website or webpage does not
exist. 95% of the times IE freezes, and when I want to click on the Stop
button or close the window, it becomes unresponsive and a message comes up
stating if I want to End IE task.
Is there a corrupt file? How to fix?
Please help me out .. Thank a bunch
Gino

 

[Kelly]

Hi Gino,

Run the cleaners listed here, especially HijackThis! Good luck.

Cleaning Up XP: http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_c.htm#cleanup

 

[Gino]

Thank you for your response. But I'm free of spyware/adware. I have run all
those tools, but I think this has to do with a corrupt IE6 file.
Is there an option to reinstall IE?
Thanks
Gino

 

[Ricky]

How to Reinstall or Repair Internet Explorer and Outlook Express in
Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;318378&Product=winxp

 

[Simes]

Thank you for your response. But I'm free of spyware/adware. I have run all
those tools, but I think this has to do with a corrupt IE6 file.
Is there an option to reinstall IE?
Thanks
Gino

Its a longshot, but just check your firewall? Try disabling it for a few
seconds and seeing if it makes any difference. Don't forget to re-enable
it again as soon as you're done testing.

S.

 

[Kelly]

Without knowing more than the subject I am seeing:

Once in My Network Places, right click your connection, Enable.