Can't connect to SSL in IE6SP1 with XP

[saidinarts]

I cannot connect to some SSL sites with IE6 in XP. Not all sites, just some
of them (these sites are utilizing JSP). I tried to resolve the issue by
doing everything found at http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=813444, but to
no avail. I also tried to do the repair found at
http://www.theeldergeek.com/repair_ie6.htm. This also didn't help.

At one time the first issue link did help me on one of the sites (especially
when I deleted offline content). However, the issue came back and nothing
is fixing it now.

I believe this all started when my better half installed the 'Comet Toolbar'
from this site http://www.cometsystems.com/privacy.shtml. I uninstalled it,
then thought perhaps the repairing of ie would do the trick.

Anyone have any suggestions other than a full reinstall of the OS?

 

[jpm]

I've the same issue and I try almost everything:
reinstalling XP 3 times, all patch but SSL is still broken

-----Original Message-----
I cannot connect to some SSL sites with IE6 in XP. Not all sites, just some
of them (these sites are utilizing JSP). I tried to resolve the issue by
doing everything found at http://support.microsoft.com/? kbid=813444, but to
no avail. I also tried to do the repair found at
http://www.theeldergeek.com/repair_ie6.htm. This also didn't help.

At one time the first issue link did help me on one of the sites (especially
when I deleted offline content). However, the issue came back and nothing
is fixing it now.

I believe this all started when my better half installed the 'Comet Toolbar'
from this site

http://www.cometsystems.com/privacy.shtml. I uninstalled
it,

 

[H Leboeuf]

Did you uninstall it all?
Comet Cursor http://www.doxdesk.com/parasite/CometCursor.html
More: http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/Darnit.htm#CometCursor
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It may be a HOSTS file problem.
Look also for a file named HOSTS (no extension, could be hidden) rename it
OLDHOSTS.

If you did not create the file, then you may parasites, or you are using a
web accelerator program that would be causing this problem.
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If using XP pro. Maybe try some of the switches to release the IP.
The Syntax and Options for Using the Ipconfig Diagnostic Utility for Network
Connections
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=314850 (XP 8/6/2002)

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[tpollard18]

I have also tried the same thing. I have had this
computer for three weeks (brand new). I worked with Dell
to reinstall Windows XP after trying the fixes. I still
can not access my bank site or another secure site. I
have also changed my settings. It still does not work.
Any thoughts.

 

[Frank Saunders, MS-MVP]

I have also tried the same thing. I have had this
computer for three weeks (brand new). I worked with Dell
to reinstall Windows XP after trying the fixes. I still
can not access my bank site or another secure site. I
have also changed my settings. It still does not work.
Any thoughts.

http://windows-help.net/WindowsXP/troub-10.html
http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/answers2.htm#secure_sites
HOW TO: Troubleshoot Situations Where You Cannot Connect to Secure Web Sites
by Using Internet Explorer in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=813444
"The Page Cannot Be Displayed" Error Message on a Secure Web Site
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=303807

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