unable to access https sites

[Norman]

I am unable to access https sites where I am required to log on with a
password.

Do I need to alter my settings?

Thanks
Andy

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi Andy,

HOW TO: Troubleshoot Situations Where You Cannot Complete MSN Sign-up or
Connect to SSL Secured (128-Bit) Web Sites by Using Internet Explorer in
Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=813444

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

 

[Norman]

Thanks Rick.
I had already tried what was on that web page and it didn't help.
I am thinking of doing a clean install as at the moment XP is installed over
98SE which had some problems, although not the same ones I am having now. I
thought the upgrade may have fixed things.

Andy

 

[Frank Saunders, MS-MVP]

I am unable to access https sites where I am required to log on with a
password.

Do I need to alter my settings?

Thanks
Andy

Make sure your firewall is not blocking port 443. See also
http://windows-help.net/WindowsXP/troub-10.html
http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/answers2.htm#secure_sites
http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/data/jjblack.htm
How to troubleshoot problems accessing secure Web pages with Internet
Explorer 6 Service Pack 2
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=870700

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[J.C.De]

How can I check whether firewall is blocking any port or not. and how can I
unblock one. Does xp's firewall block ports too.
TIA

 

[Frank Saunders, MS-MVP IE/OE]

I don't think the WinXP firewall blocks outgoing ports. As to how you
check, that depends on the firewall.

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