page cannot be displayed..

[Pete]

I'm running IE 6.0 in XP and using a dialup connection.
Some time ago I began getting the "page cannot be
displayed" error on certain sites that I used to be able
to access. One example: I can't get to any link from
yahoo's home page, ie: finance, yellow pages, games, maps,
etc. These are just a few examples.

I checked the knowledge base however none of the articles
applies to this problem for IE6.0 in XP. I do not use AOL
or Internet Boost any other acceleration utility.

Any input much appreciated,
Pete

 

[Pete]

Mike,

Thanks alot. This MS site is a jungle. I didn't come up
with those links you posted when I searched. Anyway,
there was a problem with a host file. I renamed it and
all is well now.
Thanks again

-----Original Message-----
Pete,
"The Page Cannot Be Displayed" Error Message (XP)
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=326155
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=812336
_______________________________________
Mike Burgess http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/
Blocking Spyware, Adware, Parasites, Hijackers, Trojans, with a HOSTS file
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm [updated 8-26- 03]
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I'm running IE 6.0 in XP and using a dialup connection.
Some time ago I began getting the "page cannot be
displayed" error on certain sites that I used to be able
to access. One example: I can't get to any link from
yahoo's home page, ie: finance, yellow pages, games, maps,
etc. These are just a few examples.

I checked the knowledge base however none of the articles
applies to this problem for IE6.0 in XP. I do not use AOL
or Internet Boost any other acceleration utility.

Any input much appreciated,
Pete

.

 

[Mike Burgess]

Pete,
You're welcome ..... glad to see you have things resolved.
_______________________________________
Mike Burgess http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/
Blocking Spyware, Adware, Parasites, Hijackers, Trojans, with a HOSTS file
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm [updated 8-26-03]
Please post replies to this Newsgroup, email address is invalid
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Mike,

Thanks alot. This MS site is a jungle. I didn't come up
with those links you posted when I searched. Anyway,
there was a problem with a host file. I renamed it and
all is well now.
Thanks again

-----Original Message-----
Pete,
"The Page Cannot Be Displayed" Error Message (XP)
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=326155
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=812336
_______________________________________
Mike Burgess http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/
Blocking Spyware, Adware, Parasites, Hijackers, Trojans, with a HOSTS file
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm [updated 8-26- 03]
Please post replies to this Newsgroup, email address is invalid
--

I'm running IE 6.0 in XP and using a dialup connection.
Some time ago I began getting the "page cannot be
displayed" error on certain sites that I used to be able
to access. One example: I can't get to any link from
yahoo's home page, ie: finance, yellow pages, games, maps,
etc. These are just a few examples.

I checked the knowledge base however none of the articles
applies to this problem for IE6.0 in XP. I do not use AOL
or Internet Boost any other acceleration utility.

Any input much appreciated,
Pete

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