Can't browse thru IE 6

[Guest]

I went from dial up to cable internet. When I uninstalled my dial up, I lost
my ability to browse in IE. I pinged several urls and got a response. I can
update my security because I don't go thru the browser. I get the "Page
can't be found error." I have two other computers connected to the Internet
via router and they both work. I have tried to reinstall or repair Wuindows
XP to resolve the problem (article 3183780. It didn't work. I downloaded IE
from Microsoft and tried to install it but i got a "newer version is already
installed" message. Trying to do a system restore to an earlier date didn't
help either. Any suggestions?

 

[Jan Il]

Hi ProfDon

You don't mention the version of Windows you are using, but, try the
following and see if it helps:

As you are no longer on a dial-up, unless you need a Proxy for some reason,
be sure that your Proxy settings are been disabled.

Disable Proxy Settings
Tools>Internet Options> Connections tab> LAN Settings button
Under "Use a Proxy server, make sure the box there is unchecked
or
Lan Settings- Proxy Server - Disable
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/proxyenableundo.reg

Also...Uncheck the *Automatically detect settings* in the LAN Settings for
the Internet Options if it is checked.

Do you use the Outlook Express as your email program? There are settings in
OE for connections that also work in conjunction with IE.

Hope this helps.

Jan
MS MVP - Windows IE/OE [DTS/AumHa]
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[Guest]

Jan, you're good. Thanks a lot. It's working!

Hi ProfDon

You don't mention the version of Windows you are using, but, try the
following and see if it helps:

As you are no longer on a dial-up, unless you need a Proxy for some reason,
be sure that your Proxy settings are been disabled.

Disable Proxy Settings
Tools>Internet Options> Connections tab> LAN Settings button
Under "Use a Proxy server, make sure the box there is unchecked
or
Lan Settings- Proxy Server - Disable
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/proxyenableundo.reg

Also...Uncheck the *Automatically detect settings* in the LAN Settings for
the Internet Options if it is checked.

Do you use the Outlook Express as your email program? There are settings in
OE for connections that also work in conjunction with IE.

Hope this helps.

Jan
MS MVP - Windows IE/OE [DTS/AumHa]
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that's why they're so contagious.

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I went from dial up to cable internet. When I uninstalled my dial up, I
lost
my ability to browse in IE. I pinged several urls and got a response. I
can
update my security because I don't go thru the browser. I get the "Page
can't be found error." I have two other computers connected to the
Internet
via router and they both work. I have tried to reinstall or repair
Wuindows
XP to resolve the problem (article 3183780. It didn't work. I downloaded
IE
from Microsoft and tried to install it but i got a "newer version is
already
installed" message. Trying to do a system restore to an earlier date
didn't
help either. Any suggestions?

 

[Jan Il]

Hi ProfDon

Jan, you're good. Thanks a lot. It's working!

You're very welcome! I'm very glad to hear you were able to resolve your
problem. Good job!

Thank you very much for posting back and letting us know what worked for
you, and for the benefit of other readers who might have a similar problem.

Jan
MS MVP - Windows IE/OE [DTS/AumHa]
Smiles are meant to be shared,
that's why they're so contagious.

Hi ProfDon

You don't mention the version of Windows you are using, but, try the
following and see if it helps:

As you are no longer on a dial-up, unless you need a Proxy for some
reason,
be sure that your Proxy settings are been disabled.

Disable Proxy Settings
Tools>Internet Options> Connections tab> LAN Settings button
Under "Use a Proxy server, make sure the box there is unchecked
or
Lan Settings- Proxy Server - Disable
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/proxyenableundo.reg

Also...Uncheck the *Automatically detect settings* in the LAN Settings
for
the Internet Options if it is checked.

Do you use the Outlook Express as your email program? There are settings
in
OE for connections that also work in conjunction with IE.

Hope this helps.

Jan
MS MVP - Windows IE/OE [DTS/AumHa]
Smiles are meant to be shared,
that's why they're so contagious.

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readers.
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I went from dial up to cable internet. When I uninstalled my dial up, I
lost
my ability to browse in IE. I pinged several urls and got a response.
I
can
update my security because I don't go thru the browser. I get the
"Page
can't be found error." I have two other computers connected to the
Internet
via router and they both work. I have tried to reinstall or repair
Wuindows
XP to resolve the problem (article 3183780. It didn't work. I
downloaded
IE
from Microsoft and tried to install it but i got a "newer version is
already
installed" message. Trying to do a system restore to an earlier date
didn't
help either. Any suggestions?

 

[Guest]

Hi ProfDon,

I have the same problem and tried your suggestions with no success, I have
Windows XP and IE 6 will not work, but through AOL I can access the internet.
I did a system restore and IE 6 started to work, but when I installed new
programs on my new computer it stopped working again.

Thanks,

Steve

:

 

[Jan Il]

Hi Steve

Try the following and see if it helps

Cannot Browse the Internet Using Internet Explorer While Connected to AOL
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;238550

E not connecting with AOL installed
http://techrepublic.com.com/5208-11184-0.html?forumID=47&threadID=174589&start=0&tag=search

AOL and IE problems
http://archive.webct.com/docs/mail/jan98/0177.html

or..

Follow the instructions here:

You cannot open a new Internet Explorer window or nothing occurs after you
click a link
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=281679

and...

If you have McAfee Anti-virus disable it from the start up and then restart,
or delete it comepletely.

Hope this helps.

Jan
MS MVP - Windows IE/OE [DTS/AumHa]
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[Guest]

Hi Jan,

I installed Netscape and Firefox, both work without AOL, all internet
applications work except for IE6. At first I never thought to install other
browsers. If you have any other ideas for making IE6 work I would appreciate
it, if not thanks so much for you help.

Best regards,

Steve

 

[Jon Kennedy]

AOL How to Use Internet Explorer with AOL as Your ISP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q165474

If no joy, see this article:

Cannot Browse the Internet Using Internet Explorer While Connected to AOL
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q238550

http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/aol.htm