Unable to load some web pages

[Verna]

Hi everyone,

Recently I am unable to load web pages that I've always been able to visit.
I ran SpyBot and corrected all the problems, but I am still having trouble.
I also deleted all my temporary internet files, history, and cookies, along
with the recycle bin. I ran a complete scan with Norton Antivirus and my
system is clean. Would anyone have any idea why I can't load web pages that
I've been able to view in the past?

Thanks so much. CM

 

[Dick Mahar]

Hi everyone,

Recently I am unable to load web pages that I've always been able to visit.
I ran SpyBot and corrected all the problems, but I am still having trouble.
I also deleted all my temporary internet files, history, and cookies, along
with the recycle bin. I ran a complete scan with Norton Antivirus and my
system is clean. Would anyone have any idea why I can't load web pages that
I've been able to view in the past?

Thanks so much. CM

Check your firewall.

 

[Verna]

Thanks Dick, I'm still using Win98SE and I don't have any firewall running.
The only Norton program I have is the NAV. I'm just stumped because
everything was working great and I haven't made any chances to my system ..
then suddenly I can't load pages that I used to view. I just downloaded and
ran AdWare and that didn't fix the problem either. Frustrating. CM

 

[Verna]

Follow up - I downloaded and installed FireFox browser and I have the exact
same problem there. I've run Spybot and Adaware and my system is clean.
Is there some Windows file that would be corrupted?
Thanks! CM

 

[Frank Saunders, MS-MVP, IE/OE]

Check for a file named HOSTS with no extension (not Hosts.sam). It may be a
hidden file. Open it with Notepad and remove any line referencing the site.
Or, rename HOSTS to OLDHOSTS

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[Verna]

Thanks so much Frank! I'm off to try this now! I really appreciate your
help! :O)) CM

 

[Sandi - Microsoft MVP]

And, please get a firewall.

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[Sandi - Microsoft MVP]

Considering you do not have a firewall installed, anything is possible.

Please review the two links below for advice on how to fix your problem:
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/archive/answers.htm#dns
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/archive/answers2.htm#secure_sites

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