internet explorer not working

[dixxxie]

my sister was fiddling with the internet earlier on today
and now all she can get is the 'page cannot be displayed'
error what has she changed and how can she fix it?

 

[Mike Burgess]

dixxxie,
The first thing to do is to scan your system for the possibility of
unknown\unwanted spyware or parasites that may be causing your problem(s).

Dealing with Unwanted Spyware, Parasites, Toolbars and Search Engines
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
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Select the section that applies to your Windows version:

Error Message: The Page Cannot Be Displayed (98\ME)
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=241344
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=274498
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=246725 (98)
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=311264 (Gator)
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"Page Cannot be Displayed" or "Timeout" Error (98\ME\2K\NT)
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=262264 (bonzi.com)
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"The Page Cannot Be Displayed" Error Message (XP)
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=326155
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=812336
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=315054
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"The Page Cannot Be Displayed" Error Message (2K)
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308780
[more info]
Repairs Winsock 2 settings
http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm
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Mike Burgess [MVP Windows Shell\User] http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/
Blocking Spyware, Adware, Parasites, Hijackers, Trojans, with a HOSTS file
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm [updated 02-24-04]
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