"Page not found" when I open internet explorer

[Chris]

When i open an IE it gives me the "page not found" page
and if I then hit the refresh or home buttons it loads
the page successfully. I tried deleting the cookies and
temporary internet files as somebody in this channel told
me but there is no difference. I still cannot see my
homepage when i open IE.

Also i cannot login to my hotmail inbox when i click on
the link from MSN messenger, i get the same "page not
found". if u know anything else please give me some help.

I am using windows XP and i am connected to the internet
through LAN. I hope it is not any virus or anything.
Thanx!

 

[H Leboeuf]

What is your start page?

Some parasites may have changed it.
Rule out parasites.
Dealing with Unwanted Spyware, Parasites, Toolbars and Search Engines
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm

Cheek this out.

You Cannot Access Your MSN E-mail Account or Authenticate with a Web Site in
Various Programs
When you try to access your MSN e-mail account, you may receive the
following error message:
The page cannot be displayed
The page you are looking for is currently unavailable. The Web site might be
experiencing technical difficulties, or you may need to adjust your browser
settings... Cannot find server or DNS Error
You cannot successfully authenticate with a Web site in various programs
(for example, Windows Media Player). For example, you may be prompted for
your user name and your password several times, and you may receive the
error message that is described in this section or an other error message
from the Web site that indicates that you cannot access even after you type
the correct user name and password.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=813951