IE6 repair

[Guest]

IE sometimes fails to load (sometimes no response at all to trying to load
it, sometimes page starts to open and then hangs). System restore usually
works, but the problem recurs a few days later. A complete reinstall of XP/IE
seems a bit drastic, with the accompanying renistallation of everything else
on the computer. I am sure that someone suggested a simpler repair tool or
command a while ago?
To complicate matters I am trying to reconnect the computer wirelessly to a
new router. Pinging the router from the computer works, but I cannot connect
to the internet (all other computers on the router are fine). However, the
router does not appear to see the computer - it is not listed on the DHCP
Client list (I did have to assign an IP address manually to the computer in
question). Sorry if this is a lot to read, but I wonder if the two problems
might be connected?

 

[Robert Aldwinckle]

IE sometimes fails to load (sometimes no response at all to trying to load
it, sometimes page starts to open and then hangs). System restore usually
works, but the problem recurs a few days later. A complete reinstall of XP/IE
seems a bit drastic, with the accompanying renistallation of everything else
on the computer. I am sure that someone suggested a simpler repair tool or
command a while ago?

If the only times IE fails to load involve an active connection
I would try diagnosing the connection before worrying about repair.
E.g. does IE work with local files, and with the TIF in offline mode?

FiddlerTool is a good way of checking that IE is generating requests
correctly.

http://www.enhanceie.com/fiddler/version.asp

To complicate matters I am trying to reconnect the computer wirelessly to a
new router. Pinging the router from the computer works, but I cannot connect
to the internet (all other computers on the router are fine). However, the
router does not appear to see the computer - it is not listed on the DHCP
Client list (I did have to assign an IP address manually to the computer in
question). Sorry if this is a lot to read, but I wonder if the two problems
might be connected?

Very likely. However, it would be slightly off-topic for this newsgroup
to discuss the diagnosis.

Try this troubleshooter. You will probably get better diagnostic assistance
from a newsgroup which specializes in networking for your OS. There is
a link to XP Networking in it if you still need help afterwards.

http://www.michna.com/kb/


Good luck

Robert Aldwinckle
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[Guest]

Hi Robert

I'm fairly sure the connection is OK - all the other computers are fine and
the problem occurs with or without the wirless USB adaptor plugged in. I'm
working my way through your suggestions - thank you very much.

Best regards
Hayley